Why You Aren't Enjoying Your Life
Tue Feb 03 2026
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In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris and Dr. Tara Rawana explore the profound importance of enjoying life in the present moment.
They discuss the dangers of delaying gratification and the necessity of intentional living, emphasizing that if we cannot find joy today, we will struggle to find it tomorrow.
The conversation delves into breaking negative thought patterns, creating a permission field for joy, and the power of community and collaboration in personal growth.
They highlight the significance of emotions in our lives and the need for action to facilitate transformation.
The episode concludes with a call to embrace vulnerability, trust in relationships, and the beauty of connection as essential components of a fulfilling life.
Takeaways
Enjoyment in the present is crucial for future happiness.
Delaying gratification can lead to a lifetime of missed joy.
Intentional living requires balancing enjoyment today with planning for tomorrow.
Negative thought patterns can trap us in a cycle of dissatisfaction.
Creating a permission field for joy allows us to embrace pleasure.
Community and collaboration enhance personal growth and transformation.
Navigating change requires embracing new sensations and experiences.
Emotions play a significant role in shaping our thoughts and behaviours.
Taking action is essential for breaking free from negative cycles.
Vulnerability and trust are key to forming meaningful connections.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing the Present: The Importance of Enjoyment Today
02:33 The Cost of Delayed Gratification: Sacrificing Today for Tomorrow
05:14 Intentional Living: Balancing Enjoyment and Future Planning
08:01 Breaking the Cycle: The Impact of Repetitive Negative Thoughts
10:44 Creating a Pattern Interrupt: Simple Ways to Enhance Daily Joy
13:42 Navigating Change: The Challenge of Embracing New Sensations
16:43 The Journey to Self-Worth: Allowing Ourselves to Enjoy Life
19:19 The Role of Community: Supporting Each Other in Change
25:45 Empowering Growth Through Relationships
27:47 The Power of Collaboration
31:48 The Importance of Connection and Trust
36:28 Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions
40:07 Small Changes Lead to Big Transformations
45:27 Taking Ownership of Your Life
49:13 Celebrating Micro Changes and Transformations
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FREE RESOURCE: Try our Burnout Archetype Quiz: https://twc-jqgxs.involve.me/archetype-quiz In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris and Dr. Tara Rawana explore the profound importance of enjoying life in the present moment. They discuss the dangers of delaying gratification and the necessity of intentional living, emphasizing that if we cannot find joy today, we will struggle to find it tomorrow. The conversation delves into breaking negative thought patterns, creating a permission field for joy, and the power of community and collaboration in personal growth. They highlight the significance of emotions in our lives and the need for action to facilitate transformation. The episode concludes with a call to embrace vulnerability, trust in relationships, and the beauty of connection as essential components of a fulfilling life. Takeaways Enjoyment in the present is crucial for future happiness. Delaying gratification can lead to a lifetime of missed joy. Intentional living requires balancing enjoyment today with planning for tomorrow. Negative thought patterns can trap us in a cycle of dissatisfaction. Creating a permission field for joy allows us to embrace pleasure. Community and collaboration enhance personal growth and transformation. Navigating change requires embracing new sensations and experiences. Emotions play a significant role in shaping our thoughts and behaviours. Taking action is essential for breaking free from negative cycles. Vulnerability and trust are key to forming meaningful connections. Chapters 00:00 Embracing the Present: The Importance of Enjoyment Today 02:33 The Cost of Delayed Gratification: Sacrificing Today for Tomorrow 05:14 Intentional Living: Balancing Enjoyment and Future Planning 08:01 Breaking the Cycle: The Impact of Repetitive Negative Thoughts 10:44 Creating a Pattern Interrupt: Simple Ways to Enhance Daily Joy 13:42 Navigating Change: The Challenge of Embracing New Sensations 16:43 The Journey to Self-Worth: Allowing Ourselves to Enjoy Life 19:19 The Role of Community: Supporting Each Other in Change 25:45 Empowering Growth Through Relationships 27:47 The Power of Collaboration 31:48 The Importance of Connection and Trust 36:28 Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions 40:07 Small Changes Lead to Big Transformations 45:27 Taking Ownership of Your Life 49:13 Celebrating Micro Changes and Transformations Stay Wild. Connect with Dr. Tara on INSTAGRAM Connect with Dr. Michelle on INSTAGRAM FREE RESOURCE: Click the link and see if the SHED METABOLIC RESET PROGRAM is a good fit for you! This episode is brought to you by: www.MichellePeris.com Ready to reclaim your Wild? JOIN THE WAITLIST Learn more about The Poppy Clinic: www.poppyclinic.com Is Naturopathic Medicine for you: LEARN MORE HERE Take our HORMONE QUIZ Are you a clinician looking for more impact? START HERE