# The Once Trap: Breaking Free from Conditional Worth - Episode 226

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Podcast: [Connect 2 Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/connect-2-love-6096051)
Published: 2026-06-02T13:42:37+00:00
Episode link: https://connect2love.podbean.com/e/the-once-trap-breaking-free-from-conditional-worth-episode-226/
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Duration seconds: 3582

## Resource

What if the happiness, love, and fulfillment you’ve been waiting for aren’t waiting in the future at all? In this thought-provoking episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how the word “once” can quietly keep us trapped in cycles of postponement—and how releasing conditional worth can help us embrace the joy, freedom, and abundance available right now. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a heartfelt conversation exploring the hidden power of one small word: Once. Inspired by the realization that many of us unknowingly postpone our lives through phrases like “Once I find love,” “Once I’m successful,” or “Once I finally become enough,” they explore how conditional thinking can keep us disconnected from the joy and fulfillment available in the present moment. Through personal stories, humor, and meaningful reflection, Lisa and Michael reveal how the pursuit of worthiness can become a never-ending loop—and how true growth begins when we stop trying to prove ourselves and start embracing the truth that we were always enough. Together, they invite listeners to release the pressure of becoming and discover the freedom of simply being. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt they needed to earn their happiness, prove their value, or wait for life to begin—and is ready to embrace a more authentic, joyful, and empowered way of living. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• How the word “once” can become a hidden barrier to happiness• Why conditional worth keeps us stuck in cycles of striving• The difference between growing from fear and growing from love• How to recognize your own “once” statements• Why joy is available before the goal is achieved• Practical ways to embrace self-worth in the present moment• H…

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