255 - The Comparison Episode We Were Scared to Record

Comparison is the one emotion everybody feels and nobody admits to — and Barb Schmidt and Michelle Maros of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle were scared to record this episode for a reason. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, they unpack the jealousy, resentment, and quiet self-destruction that comparison leaves behind — and make a case that might surprise you by the end. From Michelle comparing her book sales to her friends' mid-tour, to Barb owning up to something she projected onto Michelle for years, this episode goes places most podcast conversations never do. If you've ever felt something ugly creep in while watching someone else win — and then felt ashamed of it — this one is for you. What you'll take away: Why 85% of your daily thoughts are negative — and how comparison supercharges the loop How jealousy and envy are signals, not character flaws — and what they're actually pointing to The self-talk method for catching comparison before it turns into resentment Why "be better than yesterday" might be quietly doing more damage than good How to let comparison fuel action instead of shame Don't risk letting comparison keep stealing your joy without ever asking what it was trying to tell you. Learn how to read it instead. Episode Breakdown ⬇️ 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Where Does Comparison Come From? 0:52 The Science of Negative Thinking 7:07 Barb's Personal Story: Childhood & Comparison 9:19 Comparing Yourself to Yourself 11:23 Comparison, Jealousy & Envy 25:09 Michelle's Story: Visiting a Friend's Family 28:22 Self-Talk as the Key Tool 39:17 Can Comparison Actually Be Helpful? 40:50 Takeaways & Closing 💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one. 📅

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255 - The Comparison Episode We Were Scared to Record is an episode from Barb Knows Best by Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt.

This episode is 00:54:23 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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