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Handlers carry things into the ring that have nothing to do with today — a dog who did something years ago that the nervous system never stopped bracing for, or a mistake that fused with identity and has been traveling into every run since. This episode is about forgiveness as a performance skill: what it actually means to update the file on your dog, how to separate a mistake from who you are as a handler, and why letting go of the past isn't soft — it's strategic.

Sometimes Pokémon is the thing that brings us into the room. The people we meet there are what make us stay.SaiyaRan shares a Pokémon story rooted in family, creativity, and his belief in putting community over keyboards. From learning to read through Pokémon Yellow and bonding with his older brother, to saving his own money for Pokémon Diamond and eventually discovering his love for Electivire, gaming has followed him through every stage of his life. That passion eventually grew into content creation, taking him to conventions, Pokémon Worlds, competitive challenges, and community events where a simple piece of cardboard could remind someone that what they love matters.SaiyaRan also opens up about becoming a father, balancing creativity with everyday responsibilities, overcoming perfectionism, and learning that making meaningful work doesn't always mean making perfect work. Because whether it's Pokémon cards, video games, or a shared battle, sometimes the hobby is only the beginning. The real story is the gaming community we build around it.Listen now and discover how Pokémon nostalgia can evolve into something much bigger than the game itself.SourcesOpening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Send us Fan MailSupport the showVisit our website: www.asthepokeballturns.comJoin Our Discord Community!https://discord.gg/AqAbD7FbRtMailing AddressP.O Box 117Addison, TX, 75001Your next Pokemon adventure begins here!Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

Send us Fan MailSports is one of the most consumed forms of entertainment in the United States, yet many of these sports rely on and, some, even celebrate violence. This isn't anything new, but when the consumption of violence is so wide spread, we learn to overlook violence in our lives. Further, because these athletes are often idols to many, when they perpetrate violence, it is often ignored or pushed under the rug as long as they are good. This week we sit down with Dr.'s Angie Hattery and Earl Smith to discuss sports culture, violence in sports, and how and why so many of these athletes get away with causing harm off the field. For more about Angie and Earl, check out there website smithandhattery.com and to view their Gender Based Violence in Sports database head to smithandhattery.com/gbv! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

Comparison isn't a character flaw — it's wired in. And in a sport that's light on clear, ongoing feedback, watching what everyone else is doing starts to feel like useful data. Sometimes it is. Often it isn't. In this episode we're taking comparison apart — why smart handlers fall into the trap, what's actually driving it, how to tell the difference between useful outside input and noise that's quietly doing damage, and what it looks like to run your own race with your own benchmark. If you've ever left a trial feeling fine until you saw someone else's results, this one's for you.

Can choosing joy be one of the bravest things you do? Sometimes the smallest voice can spark the biggest conversations.Politichu, the Pokémon VTuber who unexpectedly turned a free Pichu model into a platform for community, compassion, and meaningful conversations shares their Pokémon story. From growing up with Pokémon Silver, embracing Chikorita out of pure spite, and navigating life with autism, to finding belonging through content creation, Politichu shares how Pokémon became more than a game, it became a language for self-expression. Together, they explore the power of whimsy, the challenges of feeling misunderstood, the importance of accessible community, and why choosing kindness doesn't mean avoiding difficult topics. Along the way, you'll hear why oatmeal raisin cookies have become legendary, how Pokémon helped shape their identity, and the philosophy that continues to guide everything they do: "All you can Chu is all you can Chu."Listen now and follow As The Pokéball Turns for more inspiring Pokémon stories from the Trainers, creators, and community members who remind us that every voice has a place.SourcesOpening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Send us Fan MailSupport the showVisit our website: www.asthepokeballturns.comJoin Our Discord Community!https://discord.gg/AqAbD7FbRtMailing AddressP.O Box 117Addison, TX, 75001Your next Pokemon adventure begins here!Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

Most self-talk content tells you how to change the inner critic. This episode goes somewhere different — tracing where it actually came from. None of your self-talk is originally yours. You borrowed it from instructors, parents, breeders, competitors, score sheets, and a sport culture built on public performance and perfectionism. Once you know that, everything shifts. This episode is about tracing the source, creating distance from thoughts that were never yours to begin with, and deciding what actually belongs in the ring with you.

Sometimes the sweetest creations begin with the memories that shaped us as kids.In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez sits down with Professor Rosemary, a Pokémon-inspired baker and food scientist whose kitchen has become a laboratory for transforming beloved Pokémon into unforgettable desserts. From discovering Pokémon Sapphire on a shared Game Boy with their brother to finally catching the elusive Feebas and realizing a childhood dream of raising a Milotic, Professor Rosemary reflects on how Pokémon has grown alongside him. Professor Rosemary shares why Hoenn still feels like home, his love for Ice-type Pokémon, how studying food science changed the way he sees every ingredient, and why combining baking with Pokémon during the pandemic became the creative spark that launched his content journey. More than cakes and sweets, this conversation explores nostalgia, curiosity, creativity, and the joy of bringing childhood passions to life in unexpected ways.Whether you love Pokémon, baking, or discovering the stories behind passionate creators, this episode is a reminder that the things we loved as children can still inspire who we become.Listen now and follow As The Pokéball Turns for more Pokémon stories celebrating the Trainers, artists, and creators who keep the Pokémon community thriving.SourcesOpening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Send us Fan MailSupport the showVisit our website: www.asthepokeballturns.comJoin Our Discord Community!https://discord.gg/AqAbD7FbRtMailing AddressP.O Box 117Addison, TX, 75001Your next Pokemon adventure begins here!Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

"I'm not really competitive, but..." — and then they describe driving hours to a trial, spending hundreds on entries, and losing sleep over a Q rate. Sound familiar? This episode is about why handlers reject the competitive label, what it's actually costing them, and why reclaiming that word might be one of the most important identity shifts a handler can make. Competitive doesn't mean cutthroat. It means you care. And that's allowed.

Most people dream about real-life Pokémon. Officer Granite decided to build them.In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, David Hernandez sits down with Officer Granite, the creator behind incredibly lifelike animatronic Pokémon, to uncover the story behind one of the Pokémon community's most creative projects. What began as a childhood fascination with Jurassic Park animatronics eventually evolved into building moving Pokémon that delight fans of every generation. From teaching himself robotics and 3D printing to rediscovering Pokémon through HeartGold and finding unexpected inspiration in Pidgey, Officer Granite shares how curiosity, persistence, and nostalgia shaped his journey. Along the way, he reflects on growing up with Pokémon, the joy of conventions, and why seeing adults become kids again for a few moments makes every hour of work worthwhile.If you've ever wondered what it would take to bring Pokémon to life—or why childhood passions never truly leave us—this conversation is one you won't want to miss.Listen now and follow As The Pokéball Turns for more unforgettable Pokémon stories from the Trainers, creators, and fans who make this community extraordinary.SourcesOpening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Send us Fan MailSupport the showVisit our website: www.asthepokeballturns.comJoin Our Discord Community!https://discord.gg/AqAbD7FbRtMailing AddressP.O Box 117Addison, TX, 75001Your next Pokemon adventure begins here!Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company International.

A new sport, a 6am lesson, and an instructor calling out every mistake in real time — and it's one of Julie's favorite things. This episode is about why, and what it reveals about the relationship most handlers have with failure. Failure as information vs. failure as identity, why the same mistake hits differently in training vs. the ring, and why getting cozy with failure might be the most counterintuitive confidence builder in dog sports.

Six months in and it's time to ask the question nobody asks at mid-year: do the goals you made in January still belong to you? Not did you hit them — do they still fit the handler you actually are right now? This episode is a mid-year identity audit — celebrating how far you've come, sorting what stays from what gets edited or released, and giving July-you the vote she's earned.

Most handlers quit in the lag — that stretch between doing the work and seeing the results where the evidence goes quiet and the motivation disappears right along with it. This episode is about evidence-dependency, why it's actually a confidence problem in disguise, and what to do when the feedback loop goes on hiatus. Includes the hard middle, trusting the process, and a few tangible steps for when the evidence has temporarily left the building.

Most handlers spend a lot of energy fighting nerves — and it doesn't work. This episode starts from a different place entirely: nerves aren't random, they're specific, and they're trying to tell you something. We'll talk about why naming your trigger matters more than managing your symptoms, why handlers avoid doing it, and how shifting from outcome goals to process goals gives your nervous system somewhere useful to put its energy.

Handlers know better than to drill new skills the week before a big event. And yet those same handlers will spend that week trying to install an entirely new mindset — binge-listening, over-visualizing, consuming everything they can find — and wonder why it doesn't hold up at the line. This episode is about why cramming doesn't work for your mindset or your dog, and what consistent mental game work actually looks like before something that matters.

The trial environment is charged — high stakes, deep caring, outcomes nobody can fully control — and that energy is ambient. You're absorbing it whether you realize it or not. But here's the part that's harder to sit with: you're contributing to it too. This episode is about co-regulation, what you're actually broadcasting in a high-stakes environment, and how to show up to a trial consciously instead of just reacting to whatever's in the air.

"Trust the process" is one of those phrases that gets thrown around so much it's almost stopped meaning anything. In this episode I'm taking it apart — what it actually is, what it isn't, and why it's a real trainable skill and not just a motivational poster. We'll talk about detachment (the real kind — not caring less, but loving the journey more), why single runs feel so disproportionately heavy, and how to hold your goals and your long-game thinking at the same time without having to choose between them. If you've ever let one bad weekend rewrite the whole story, this one's for you.

Most handlers know what it feels like to chase a Q. What's less talked about is the moment you choose not to — and why that decision might be the most sophisticated one you make all season. This episode is about competitive integrity in dog sports: knowing when the Q serves your training and when it doesn't, what it actually takes to make that call under pressure, and the question every handler should be able to answer before they get to the gate.

It was a good week on paper. Big ribbons, real wins, the kind of results that look great from the outside. But the process told a completely different story — and when you tried to share that honestly, people looked at the ribbons and rolled their eyes. This episode is about what happens when outcomes and process contradict each other, why the people around you can only see the scoreboard, and how to hold both stories at the same time without letting one cancel the other.

The ribbon photos get shared. Nobody posts the Tuesday night mental rehearsal, the drive home replay, or the quiet prep work that happens in the margins of a regular life. But that's where consistent performance is actually built. This episode is about the between-trial mental work that never makes it to social media — why it counts, how to make it intentional, and why the handler nobody sees is doing the most important work of all.

Nobody talks about the hard middle — that long, unglamorous stretch where the novelty has worn off, progress isn't obvious, and motivation has gone quietly flat. In this episode, we're naming it for what it is, unpacking why it feels so discouraging, and talking about what actually keeps handlers in the game when the game stops feeling rewarding. If you've ever wondered whether you're stalling or just growing slowly, this one's for you.

Handlers already know which episodes they go back to, which reframes actually stick, which reset rituals bring them back when things go sideways. That instinct is sophisticated self-awareness — and it's worth building on. This episode is about the difference between accumulating mindset concepts and actually having the right tool within reach when you need it most.

Every handler has a dog they don't fully trust yet — whether it's a green dog still proving themselves, a dog with a complicated history, or a partnership that just hasn't clicked under pressure. This episode is about the honest question underneath all of it: is the trust gap about your dog, or about something you're carrying into the ring with you? And what do you actually do about it either way.

Petra and Laurie from the Canine Connection Podcast stopped by — and we got into it. We're talking about what actually makes a good student, and surprise, it's mostly a mindset thing. Ego, passive showing-up, cognitive overload, integrating online learning without blowing up your group class relationship, and why your instructor's insecurity might be quietly in the room too. This one went everywhere. In the best way. Listen to the Canine Connection podcast wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to subscribe!

Join Sophie and Rachel as they discuss the latest fixture between England and Spain, who seem destined to meet each other at every opportunity. The Lionesses recorded an important 1-0 win over them at Wembley in their quest to qualify directly for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. The pair also discuss Ireland's important win in Gdansk and look at how the Home Nations faired too. Music: Jamaica by Alex MakeMusic Music: Jamaica by Alex MakeMusic

Send us Fan MailWe are surrounded by and consume media all the time. That means media is an excellent tool to help us create the change we want to see in the world. Join us this week as we sit down with our friend Laura Swanson to discuss how to do just that! For more information about Lauran and the Midwest Broken Mirror Project, head to www.creativeembersnonprofit.org!Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

Pressure isn't something you eliminate — it's something you learn to work with. In this episode, I'm breaking down what pressure actually is, why it changes your behavior in the ring, and why rushing, over-handling, or “trying to fix it” aren't random mistakes. We'll look at what's really happening in those moments and shift the goal from “stay calm” to stay functional, so you can handle clearly even when it matters.

Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they look back on a weekend of Adobe Women's FA Cup quarter finals. Was the Arenal v Brighton result a cupset? Can Charlton and Birmingham be pleased with their run out? And what can we look forward to in yet another international break?   Music: Jamaica by Alex MakeMusic

Leaving a trainer is one of the most guilt-soaked decisions in dog sports — and almost nobody talks about it. This episode is about why it's so hard, why gratitude and obligation are not the same thing, and why the best training relationships are actually designed for you to leave. Whether you're the one doing the leaving or the one watching a student go, this one's worth a listen.

Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they look back on a delightful day of derbies in the WSL, Chelsea's tight encounter with Aston Villa and how the English teams faired in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter finals.  Plus how much more exciting can the Barclays WSL2 get?! Music: Jamaica by Alex MakeMusic

You regulated in the parking lot. You used your tools. You came back, reconnected with your dog, and had a successful run. You even named it a win in the moment. So why did you spend the drive home picking apart everything that went wrong beforehand? This episode is about why the win gets de-prioritized — and what to do about it so your brain actually files the evidence it needs to build real confidence.

That buzzy, activated feeling before you go to the line? It's not automatically nerves. But the second you label it that way, everything changes — your timing, your energy, and what your dog picks up from you before you even get started. This episode is about the story you tell yourself in that moment, why it travels further than you think, and how to become a more accurate narrator of what's actually happening.

Send a textWhen we discuss disclosing sexual assault, we often focus on what someone may say to tip you off but we often overlook what someone may do that can also clue you in, especially in kids! That is what we discuss this week with our guest Hazel Katherine Larkin! To learn more about Hazel, you can find her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/halarkin, Bluesky at @hazelklarkin.bsky.social, and on her website at www.traumarecovery.ie! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

There are two reasons handlers go into protection mode at the line. They look identical from the outside. They are not the same problem — and the fix is completely different depending on which one you're actually in. This episode asks the question most handlers don't think to ask: are you protecting the Q, or are you protecting your image of yourself as a handler? One of those you can train your way out of.

Confidence isn't a feeling you summon or a personality trait you either have or don't. In this episode, I'm reframing confidence as what it actually is: trust in yourself — built through experience, recovery, and evidence. We'll talk about why confidence feels so unreliable, why it often collapses as you level up, and how to steady yourself when emotions get loud without resorting to hype or positive thinking. If you've ever thought “I know I can do this… until I don't,” this episode will help you understand what's really happening.

Injury, forced downtime, and disrupted plans don't just interrupt training — they disrupt identity. And while we celebrate comebacks, we rarely talk about the in-between: the phase where the old plan no longer fits, and the next version of you isn't clear yet. In this episode, I talk about what actually happens in that space, why “just focus on coming back” often falls flat, and how elite performers navigate identity shifts after setbacks. We'll explore why you don't need to know who you'll be on the other side — only that this phase is building strength you can't access any other way. If you're in a season where things don't look like you expected, this episode will help you re-orient without rushing yourself.

We hear elite athletes say it all the time: “I wanted it more, so I worked harder.” But for most competitors, that advice is incomplete — and sometimes exhausting. In this episode, I break down what “working harder” actually looks like at high levels of sport, why effort alone isn't the edge, and how identity quietly shapes the way we train. We'll talk about falling in love with the work, training with intention, and what it really means to train as the handler you're becoming — not just the one you feel like today. If you've ever felt like you're already doing everything you can, this episode will help you see your training through a more useful lens.

What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of skill—but a quiet expectation you've never questioned? In this episode, I unpack a personal realization about how we see ourselves in different rings—and how those self-images quietly cap what we believe is possible. I explore the idea of limiting expectations: the invisible ceiling we place on our performance based on who we think we are, how we train, and what we believe we've “earned.” We'll talk about how expectations shape beliefs, beliefs shape actions, and actions shape results—and how to interrupt that loop when it's keeping you stuck. Whether you're chasing higher scores, finals, or simply more confidence in the ring, this episode will help you take a more honest look at what you expect from yourself… and what you want to do about it.

Why does focus disappear right when it matters most — even when you know what to do? In this episode, I'm breaking down why focus fails under pressure, why nerves aren't always the enemy, and why trying harder usually makes things worse. We'll talk about how attention actually works in high-stakes moments, the difference between rigid focus and usable focus, and why flow isn't something you force — it's something you create the conditions for. If you've ever felt mentally scattered, overly amped, or oddly blank in the ring, this episode will help you understand what's really happening — and why it's not a personal flaw.

Why do nerves show up most when we care deeply about the outcome? In this episode, I explore why uncertainty — not lack of desire or discipline — is often the real trigger behind panic, overthinking, and what we call self-sabotage. I talk about the brain's need for predictability and feedback, why long-term goals are especially challenging in the “hard middle,” and how the absence of small wins can make uncertainty feel intolerable. If you've ever felt shaky, discouraged, or off your game while working toward something that really matters, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually helps.

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Why do the runs that matter most often feel the hardest to execute? In this episode, I explore the precious run problem — why wanting something badly can actually backfire when all the meaning, urgency, and pressure get compressed into a single moment. I talk about how desire and scarcity turn runs into psychological pedestals, what that does to mindset and performance, and how to care deeply without asking one run to define your season, your dog, or you as a handler. If you've ever felt your mindset wobble when the stakes are high, this episode will help you understand why — and how to approach those moments differently.

Why does January feel so urgent — even when nothing is actually wrong? In this episode, I look at why rushing often shows up after success or transition, and how urgency is frequently a nervous-system response rather than true motivation. I explore why pausing feels uncomfortable, how rushing shortens our ability to choose intentionally, and why January works better as a month for orientation instead of acceleration — especially for handlers navigating change.

Ever finish a big goal or have a really good year — and still feel unsettled instead of excited? In this episode, I explore the post-success hangover: why accomplishment can remove structure, create identity gaps, and leave handlers wondering, “I did everything… now what?” I talk about why this feeling is normal, especially for driven handlers, and how success can create disorientation before clarity arrives. If you're feeling off after a good year, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening — without rushing to fix it.

I know you have all your 2026 goals in hand and are ready to tackle them. But I have one more for you that is foundational for your success this year: regulation. You can call it attitude or frame of mind or energy - the vocabulary isn't the point. I just firmly believe that when we are able to show up as our best selves with the right intention and energy we can conquer anything - including ring nerves, pressure, insecurity, and even toxic people! Welcome to Season Six!

Everyone talks about warm-up routines and handling skills, but what about the mental side of your game? In this episode, I'm sharing five simple mindset routines you can build right into your crate-to-gate process. These are quick, practical tools you can use before, during, and after your runs to stay grounded, focused, and confident — no overthinking required.

Send us a textOne of our favorite shows, Hazbin Hotel, just wrapped it's second season so join us as we discuss the season, it's themes, and what lessons it can teach us! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

Confidence isn't something you achieve once and never worry about again. It shifts with levels, pressure, and even our own expectations. In this episode, I'll share why confidence feels like it moves around on us, and more importantly, how to create habits and tools that help you rebuild it faster and make it stick around longer.

REMIX month continues! Feeling like you're just going through the motions at trials? In this episode, we're talking about what it means to compete with intention — and why this fall is the perfect time to reset your mindset. We'll cover how to use intentionality in your planning, handling, and post-run reflections to boost both your performance and your joy in the ring.

Send us a textMedia coverage of domestic and sexual violence isn't always done the best. But what if it could be improved? How would this change how society views domestic and sexual violence? These are the questions we answer this week with our special guest Natasha Senjanovic!To learn more about Natasha, you can find her on Instagram at @natashama and on LinkedIn at Natasha Senjanovic. Her podcast, Women Like Sex, can be found on Instagram at @Womenlikesex, on BlueSky at @Womenlikesex, or check out her website at Womenlikesex.com! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

We've all been there—watching another handler crush it in the ring while we struggle, scrolling through endless Q-ribbons on social media, and suddenly feeling like we're falling behind. In this episode, we're tackling the Comparison Trap—why we do it, how it holds us back, and what we can do instead. If you've ever felt like “everyone else is ahead” or questioned your own progress, this one's for you.