Comparanoia: Are You Stuck in the Comparison Spiral?

About this episode

This episode discusses the unique challenges of comparison in midlife, termed 'Comparanoia'.

The comparison trap hits differently in midlife. I call it Comparanoia. This episode is for every woman who knows exactly what I mean.

People in this episode

Host: Yvonne Marchese

Topics covered

• comparison
• midlife
• self-improvement
• women's issues
• mental health

Keywords

• comparison trap
• midlife
• women
• self-esteem
• mental health

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