If you’ve ever settled for “good” to avoid pain, you’re in the right place.

In this episode I’m sharing another teaser for my upcoming book, disrupting how you’ve looked at your breakdowns in the past. It’s not just “breakdown to breakthrough” - it’s the step on the journey that most people never realize. 

We’re talking through the messy middle, how to make rock bottom your best friend, and the mindset shifts that keep me going when life feels heavy. Avoiding the hard stuff means avoiding the great stuff too. Creating our best life means walking through the sh*t to discover what’s been waiting for us on the other side. 

Here are the Highlights:

(02:14) – Showing up when life feels chaotic

(03:50) – Why “good” has been the biggest trap in my own life

(05:22) – The treasure found at rock bottom

(07:15) – The messy truth about getting to the next level that you may not want to hear

Resources:

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