When Tennant suggests that jealousy is a great clarifier, Moss replies: “It really is. It’s sometimes the thing that makes you go, ‘Oh, this is actually something I really want to do.’ It’s not only that, but that is part of it.”

Stylist recently reported on research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, which suggested that a little jealousy among friendships can actually be quite healthy.

But anyone who relates to Moss’ words on jealously within the context of careers might agree that this also applies to our work lives.

While society doesn’t really encourage us to talk about the jealously we feel about a colleague, a little bit of healthy envy might be what prompts us to go for a promotion or take on a new project.

Perhaps more honest, open and judgment-free discussions like this are what we need to break the taboo around something as normal and prevalent as jealousy.

You can listen to the full Elisabeth Moss interview on David Tennant Does A Podcast With…, which is available on Apple, Spotify and all podcast providers.

Elisabeth Moss explains how “jealousy” helps her make big career choices