In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, Encho Rachev joins us to explore the deep inner world behind creativity, identity, and emotional resilience. Encho shares a powerful journey of growing up between cultures, navigating the pressures of perfectionism, and learning to reconnect with presence, peace, and purpose.

We dive into the challenges of burnout, fear, and self-doubt — and how shifting from performance to authenticity can change everything. You’ll hear insights on emotional awareness, setting boundaries, finding creative flow, and embracing who you truly are in a fast-moving world.

Whether you're struggling with overthinking, chasing external validation, or simply trying to slow down and be more present, this episode will meet you where you’re at.

Topics we cover include:

- The emotional toll of perfectionism

- Healing from burnout and reclaiming joy

- Growing up between Soviet and Western influences

- Creativity as a path to self-discovery

- How to stop performing and start truly living

- Finding inner peace through presence and acceptance

Tune in to reconnect with your truth and rediscover the beauty of simply being.

Connect with Encho on Instagram here

Check out the projects Encho is working on here

Song suggestion: The Verve - Lucky Man

Book recommendation: Nisargadatta Maharaj - I Am That

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