Making Yourself the Punchline
Self-deprecating humor can hide fear of change.
Sep 10, 2026 · 14 min · 8 segments
In this episode Jane discusses why wanting to change is not enough. So many women constantly say that they want to change, but will put it off. They'll make jokes at their own expense and avoid until…
She always wishes she was a little bit leaner.
She's frustrated that she hasn't lost the weight because she's been talking about losing it for years.
Or maybe she's even lost some of the weight because she's dieted.
She's been motivated for the vacation or whatever.
And then she gains it right back because, again, she's dieting.
She's not learning how to live the proper lifestyle to lose and maintain her weight loss.
She's talking to me.
She wants it.
She's a little hesitant.
Of course, a very joking, witting, sense of humor way.
She's like, you know what? I'll probably just reach out when I've put on another 10 pounds.
And I'm saying she's joking.
Some people are dead serious when they say this.
They take their 10 pound problem and wait till it's a 20, 30 pound problem before they think it's a problem.
That's a whole nother episode.
But let's just say she's joking.
We've been talking off and on.
You say that.
And let me tell you, I get it.
I love a sense of humor.
I like to think I'm kind of funny, witty at times.
I can appreciate a sense of humor.
I want you to be comfortable enough to joke with me if you know me.
Of course, this is wonderful.
But let's pause that for a second.
She always wishes she was a little bit leaner.
She's frustrated that she hasn't lost the weight because she's been talking about losing it for years.
Or maybe she's even lost some of the weight because she's dieted.
She's been motivated for the vacation or whatever.
And then she gains it right back because, again, she's dieting.
She's not learning how to live the proper lifestyle to lose and maintain her weight loss.
She's talking to me.
She wants it.
She's a little hesitant.
Of course, a very joking, witting, sense of humor way.
She's like, you know what? I'll probably just reach out when I've put on another 10 pounds.
And I'm saying she's joking.
Some people are dead serious when they say this.
They take their 10 pound problem and wait till it's a 20, 30 pound problem before they think it's a problem.
That's a whole nother episode.
But let's just say she's joking.
We've been talking off and on.
You say that.
And let me tell you, I get it.
I love a sense of humor.
I like to think I'm kind of funny, witty at times.
I can appreciate a sense of humor.
I want you to be comfortable enough to joke with me if you know me.
Of course, this is wonderful.
But let's pause that for a second.
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Making Yourself the Punchline
Self-deprecating humor can hide fear of change.
Wanting Versus Taking Action
Wanting change differs from talking about wanting.
Fear Is Not the Difference
Fear does not disappear before meaningful change.
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