The Hidden Cost of Compensation

This episode begins playfully — “Pay me my money!” — but quickly pivots to a deeper reflection on what compensation really means. DrEG3 shares a personal story of ignoring a wrist injury and unknowingly shifting the weight to his other arm, only to create new problems. From there, he explores how we all compensate for pain in our lives and the hidden costs that come with it.

What You'll Hear

• Compensation isn’t just financial — it’s the adjustments we make when something’s off.
• Our bodies show us compensation physically (limps, squints, workarounds).
• We do the same in life: overworking, over-giving, or avoiding conflict to cover deeper wounds.
• Compensation doesn’t heal — it just shifts the weight.
• Healing restores; compensation only disguises dysfunction.

Favorite Line
“Compensation doesn’t heal you. It just shifts the weight.”

Reflection Question
Where in your life are you compensating instead of healing?

Final Thought
Compensation may help you survive for a season, but it always comes with hidden costs. True freedom begins when you stop adjusting around your pain and start addressing it with honesty and courage.

And, as always, love you much!