Sometimes you look up from your busy life and realize . . . this is not the story you thought would be yours. And without even realizing it, your spirit slid from "Everything is awesome!" to "I'm just getting by." That's what former Miss Kentucky and three-time Amazing Race contestant Mallory Ervin realized one day—and she decided she was going to do something about it. Mallory and Emily talk about Mallory's brand-new book called "Living Fully," where Mallory candidly shares about the addiction that gradually took over her life until she decided she wasn't going to live that story anymore. Mallory reminds us that living a full life doesn't mean the absence of "bad" things, or letting other people decide what makes you happy. It means despite whatever is happening, you're choosing to pursue more of what matters to you. It means spending more time with the people and work and ideas that makes you come alive. (PS: If you need a pep talk today, then *this* is the episode for you!)

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