As high achievers are are always booked, busy, and praised for it. But under the glow of the wins and the grind, there’s a deeper question we don’t ask enough: Who am I if I’m not achieving?

In this episode, we’re getting real about the unspoken pressure to become your job—and the emotional fallout that comes with it. If your self-worth has been riding shotgun with your success, it’s time to pull over and reset.

In this episode, we dive into:

Why high achievers link self-worth to performance

The signs your identity is tangled in your output

How hustle culture is glorified burnout in disguise

Practical ways to reclaim joy, rest, and your whole damn self

The truth about failing — and why it doesn’t mean you are a failure

What it really means to succeed on your own terms

Make a "No Resume Required" Joy List — a reminder that you are more than your inbox, your LinkedIn profile, or your launch metrics. Because joy is your birthright, not a productivity reward.

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