You've been taught to trust the research, follow the data, and defer to the experts. And most of the time, that's reasonable advice. But there's a type of data most of us have been quietly trained to leave out of the equation—and it's the one that's most specific to you. In this episode, we look at why we default to external answers even when they can't actually give us what we're looking for, and what it costs us when we do.

My Breathing Mind Podcast is created for professionals navigating stress, burnout, and the journey back to themselves. All episodes are written and produced by Ruth Kao Barr, burnout specialist, leadership & wellbeing coach.