Episode Summary:In this episode, Justina talks about the messy middle—when life feels hard and uncomfortable even as you’re doing “the work.” She explores the illusion that things will feel easier once something outside of us changes—more clients, a better relationship, a new job—and reminds us that ease isn’t the goal; self-trust and consistency are.

Through stories about misaligned clients, business challenges, and the temptation to stay in comfortable misery, Justina unpacks what it means to choose discomfort that leads to growth over comfort that keeps you small. This episode will call you higher: to stop waiting for the right feeling and start doing the thing that aligns with the woman you’re becoming.

KEY MOMENTS:

00:00 – 03:00 | When Life Feels Hard
Justina opens up about the illusion that happiness begins once something external changes — a new job, relationship, or success milestone. She normalizes the duality of life’s ups and downs.

03:00 – 06:30 | The Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People
Drawing from Jesse Itzler’s quote, she explores how success isn’t about wanting to do the thing — it’s about doing it anyway.

06:30 – 12:00 | The Trap of Comfortable Misery
She shares a story about taking on a misaligned client for comfort and stability, revealing the hidden payoff of staying in draining situations that feel “safe.”

12:00 – 18:00 | Labels That Keep You Small
How identifying as “the sensitive one,” “the overthinker,” or “the introvert” can become another comfort zone that limits your growth.

18:00 – 24:00 | Redefining Success & Legacy
Reflections on Alex Hormozi’s take on legacy versus change — what it means to build a life and impact you’re proud of now, not someday.

24:00 – 28:00 | The Pursuit of Peace Over Happiness
Why happiness is fleeting but peace — or contentment — is sustainable when you accept both the good and the hard as part of being human.

28:00 – 31:00 | Closing Reflections: Becoming the Woman You’re Proud Of
Justina closes with a powerful reminder to keep taking steps toward your vision — not waiting to “feel like it,” but walking in alignment with your proudest self.

You’ll Learn:

• Why hard seasons don’t mean you’re off track

• The hidden payoff of staying in misaligned situations

• How to recognize when comfort is really fear in disguise

• What happens when you stop over-identifying with labels like “highly sensitive” or “overthinker”

• How to build a life you’re proud of—even when it’s uncomfortable

Key Quotes:

“Sometimes comfort is staying in the dynamic that’s hurting you—because it’s familiar.”
“Do the thing you don’t feel like doing when it aligns with the life you say you want.”
“Peace isn’t found in everything being good; it’s found in accepting that both good and hard exist.”
“I’m not chasing happiness—I’m walking as the version of me I’m proud of.”

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