Experiments In Happiness

PODCAST
With
Michelle Lemus
Episode 9:  Deconstructing the Myth of Constant Happiness 
We’re taught to believe happiness should be constant.  That if we’re not feeling great 24/7, something’s wrong. In this episode, I break down why that belief is impossible, unfair, and a major source of burnout for high-achieving women.
You’ll learn why “perfect happiness” isn’t real, how the pressure to stay positive keeps you stuck, and what real emotional wellbeing actually looks like. Plus, I’ll walk you through a simple experiment to help you create more presence, peace, and permission to just be human.
Episode 8:  My "Bad Habits" That Actually Help
We all have habits we label as “bad”… but what if some of them are actually helping us?
In this episode, Michelle shares how things like procrastinating, daydreaming, or stepping back when overwhelmed have quietly supported her growth and how you can reframe your own quirks with more compassion.

You may discover your “bad habits” aren’t flaws, they’re part of your genius.
Episode 7:  Unpacking the Burden of Constant Comparison
Suddenly your progress feels small and your joy disappears.
In this episode, Michelle breaks down why comparison hits so hard and how to escape the “never enough” trap, especially for high-achieving women.
You’ll learn simple shifts to reclaim your confidence, plus a quick happiness experiment to refocus on what actually matters to you.
You’re not here to be a copy, you’re here to be a masterpiece!
Episode 6: The Unexpected Freedom of Embracing Imperfect ​ 
What if “good enough” was actually great?

In this episode, Michelle Lemus explores how high-achieving women can stop chasing perfect and start finding peace in “done.” You’ll learn why no one can tell the difference between your 80% and your perfect — and how that extra 20% usually costs you your joy.
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Discover how letting go of over-efforting can make you more confident, creative, and calm. Because “good enough” isn’t settling — it’s sustainable happiness. 💛
Episode 5: Stop Saying Yes to Sh*t You Don’t Want​ 
If you’ve ever agreed to something you didn’t want to do — just to keep the peace or avoid guilt — this episode is for you.

​Michelle unpacks the “Good Girl Reflex,” why we people-please, and how to start saying no without guilt. Learn how to protect your time, energy, and peace while saying a bigger yes to the life you actually want.
Episode 4: When the Call Is Coming from Inside the House (When You’re the One Who Needs to Change)
It’s so tempting to point the finger, isn’t it?  Your boss is toxic. Your partner doesn’t get it. Your schedule is impossible.  It feels like everything would finally be okay if other people or circumstances would just change.  But what if the real change needs to come from inside the house — from you?

In this episode of Experiments in Happiness, we dive deep into the uncomfortable but freeing truth about radical ownership — how shifting from blame to responsibility can transform your happiness, your relationships, and your peace of mind.
Episode 3: The "Someday" Swap: From I'll Be Happy When... to I'm Happy Because...
Tired of waiting for “someday” to feel happy? In this episode, Michelle introduces The Someday Swap — a simple mindset shift that helps you replace “I’ll be happy when…” with “I’m happy because…” so you can start noticing joy, gratitude, and small wins right now.

If you’ve ever felt like happiness is always just out of reach, this episode gives you a practical, science-backed way to bring it into your everyday life.
Episode 2:  I’ll Be Happy When… And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
We’ve all said it: “I’ll be happy when I lose the weight…” “I’ll be happy when I finally get the promotion…” “I’ll be happy when life calms down…” But what if chasing “someday” is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of Experiments in Happiness, we’re calling out one of the most sneaky, socially accepted lies we tell ourselves—the belief that happiness lives in the future, just out of reach. I’ll walk you through how this mindset quietly drains your joy, why it’s so hard to break, and what to do instead. We’ll also dive into this week’s experiment: a simple but powerful practice to stop postponing your joy and start creating it—right now. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on a treadmill of achievement but still not feeling fulfilled, this one’s for you.
Episode 1: I Had Everything, So Why Was I Miserable?
You did everything right—got the job, built the life, checked all the boxes. So why does it still feel like something’s missing? In this first episode of Experiments in Happiness, I’m sharing the question that started it all for me… and maybe for you too. We’re talking about the disconnect that happens when life looks good on the outside but feels off on the inside—and how to start finding your way back to what actually feels good. No big breakthroughs, no magic formulas—just real talk, one small experiment at a time. 🎧 Plus: Your first happiness experiment—The Joy Audit.