The Helper's High

Do you leap into fix-it mode the moment someone mentions a struggle? In this episode, Betina wrestles with feedback from her daughter and others who just want to vent, not get a five-point action plan. As a business consultant who gets paid to solve problems and is regularly sought out for wisdom, the line between helpful and overbearing gets blurry fast. Jen introduces the concept of radical acceptance and shares practical ways to support friends without becoming their unpaid therapist or worse, their hostage audience for endless complaining. We explore the uncomfortable question: are you genuinely serving others, or are you feeding your own need to feel necessary? If you've ever been accused of "always trying to fix everything" or found yourself exhausted by people who complain but never change, this conversation will help you find the balance  ...