Clarity should bring peace… but what if it feels heavy instead? Learn what it’s really costing you — and how to respond with self-trust.

In this Part 5 of the Living By Your Standards series, host Chris Oh dives into the hidden emotional and psychological costs of clarity — the part of personal growth no one talks about.

Clarity is essential if you want to live by your own standards. But what happens after you know your truth? Why do guilt, fear, or tension show up when you’re finally clear on your values, decisions, or direction?

Whether you're going through a mindset shift, making big life changes, or stepping into new boundaries — this conversation will help you understand:

• Why clarity often feels heavy, not peaceful
• The 3 hidden costs of clarity: relational, identity, and comfort
• How your brain resists uncertainty (even when it’s right for you)
• How to move from awareness to aligned action with more self-trust

This is a powerful follow-up to our last episode on discernment — and a must-listen if you’ve ever thought, “I know what I want, but I don’t know how to live it yet.”

🎧 If you’re searching for:

• How to navigate clarity and discomfort
• Emotional cost of setting boundaries
• How to take action after a mindset shift
• Building self-trust and inner alignment
  ...this one’s for you.

✨ Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start honoring your truth — even when it’s hard? Hit play.

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And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

💬 “It’s the communicator’s responsibility to be understood.” — wisdom from my 70-year-old friend

In this episode, we explore life lessons on love, adult friendships, and communication skills — including how to be heard and understood, how to ask better questions, and how to build meaningful, lasting relationships. Chris Oh sits down with her dear friend — a vibrant, curious, and thoughtful woman in her 70s. What started as a friendship across a 25+ year age gap has grown into a relationship rich with real talk, curiosity, and the kind of life lessons you can’t find in a quick Google search.

Together, they explore:

• How to build and sustain meaningful adult friendships
• The underrated skill of asking the right questions
• Why curiosity and receptivity are key ingredients in personal growth and building meaningful connections
• What makes love and commitment last in a long-term relationship
• How to communicate in a way that helps you truly be heard and understood
• Debunking the myths about life, aging, and relationships in your 70s and beyond

This conversation isn’t about advice from an “expert” — it’s about sharing lived experience, hard-earned wisdom, and the reflections that come from paying close attention to life.

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who would appreciate these insights, too. And if you’re enjoying the show, it means so much if you leave a quick review — it helps others find these conversations.

Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here.
And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

If you find yourself stuck overthinking every decision — questioning your gut and feeling guilty after saying "yes" — this episode is for you.

You might be overlooking one of the most powerful tools for personal growth: discernment.

In part 4 of the “Living By Your Standards” series on P.S. Younger Self, host Chris Oh shares a vulnerable personal story of overriding her truth — and introduces the DAR Framework, her 3-step method to help you make aligned, guilt-free decisions in everyday life.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why self-doubt shows up, even when you know your values and standards
• How to spot misalignment in your body and behaviors
• The subtle signs you’re out of sync with your inner clarity
• How to build discernment into daily decisions — without guilt, noise, or people-pleasing

Whether you're navigating a relationship, career shift, or trying to stop overthinking every choice — this episode gives you tools to trust your gut and live in alignment with your own standards.

🎧 Listen now to reconnect with your truth and start making empowered decisions.

Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here.
And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.