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Ep 5: Solo on How Other People's Advice Might Be Keeping You From a Life You Genuinely Love and What to Do Instead
This one’s for the person asking, “What do I need in place to finally go after the life I really want?”
In this solo episode, I explore why that question — while important — is often the wrong starting point. I share a moment at passport control that revealed just how far I’d drifted from one of my most important values, and how that realization opened the door to a much deeper truth: we can’t live a life that feels good if we don’t know what actually matters to us.
In this episode, I talk about:✨ The sneaky way we internalize other people’s values — and mistake them for our own✨ Four types of people who often feel stuck (and what they have in common)✨ Why turning inward before seeking advice is the real first step✨ How guided visualization can reveal what your mind alone can’t✨ What to do with the clarity that comes — from budgeting for the life you actually want, to rethinking relationships
This one is a gentle nudge toward deeper self-honesty and a reminder that your version of a good life is allowed to look different from anyone else’s. And in the next episode, I’ll be sharing a guided visualization to help you access your own vision more clearly. Until then, take a deep breath, and start noticing what’s truly important to you.
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✨ Follow the show and subscribe to Syd's newsletter, The Sunshine Table at sunshinetable.substack.com, for behind-the-scenes thoughts, upcoming episodes, and more stories, tools, and inspiration from Syd.
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🎧 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Intro + A Wake-Up Moment at Passport Control03:55 – When Your Behavior Doesn’t Match What You Value06:45 – The Trap of Seeking Advice Too Soon08:32 – The Four Personas of Feeling Stuck12:10 – Internalized Values vs. Your Own14:15 – The Power of Visualization for Clarity18:00 – Using What You See to Design a Life That Feels Good20:42 – Budgeting for the Life You Actually Want23:10 – How This Helps When You’re Comparing Yourself to Others24:38 – If You Don’t Know What’s Next, Visualization Can Still Help26:05 – If You Want to Move But Feel You Can’t27:40 – What You Might Learn About Your Relationships30:10 – A Note on Small Clues From Daily Life33:00 – What to Pay Attention to Before the Next Episode34:36 – Closing: What’s Coming Next + How to Support the Show
Get full access to The Sunshine Table at sunshinetable.substack.com/subscribe
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By Syd ConnollyThis one’s for the person asking, “What do I need in place to finally go after the life I really want?”
In this solo episode, I explore why that question — while important — is often the wrong starting point. I share a moment at passport control that revealed just how far I’d drifted from one of my most important values, and how that realization opened the door to a much deeper truth: we can’t live a life that feels good if we don’t know what actually matters to us.
In this episode, I talk about:✨ The sneaky way we internalize other people’s values — and mistake them for our own✨ Four types of people who often feel stuck (and what they have in common)✨ Why turning inward before seeking advice is the real first step✨ How guided visualization can reveal what your mind alone can’t✨ What to do with the clarity that comes — from budgeting for the life you actually want, to rethinking relationships
This one is a gentle nudge toward deeper self-honesty and a reminder that your version of a good life is allowed to look different from anyone else’s. And in the next episode, I’ll be sharing a guided visualization to help you access your own vision more clearly. Until then, take a deep breath, and start noticing what’s truly important to you.
__
✨ Follow the show and subscribe to Syd's newsletter, The Sunshine Table at sunshinetable.substack.com, for behind-the-scenes thoughts, upcoming episodes, and more stories, tools, and inspiration from Syd.
__
🎧 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Intro + A Wake-Up Moment at Passport Control03:55 – When Your Behavior Doesn’t Match What You Value06:45 – The Trap of Seeking Advice Too Soon08:32 – The Four Personas of Feeling Stuck12:10 – Internalized Values vs. Your Own14:15 – The Power of Visualization for Clarity18:00 – Using What You See to Design a Life That Feels Good20:42 – Budgeting for the Life You Actually Want23:10 – How This Helps When You’re Comparing Yourself to Others24:38 – If You Don’t Know What’s Next, Visualization Can Still Help26:05 – If You Want to Move But Feel You Can’t27:40 – What You Might Learn About Your Relationships30:10 – A Note on Small Clues From Daily Life33:00 – What to Pay Attention to Before the Next Episode34:36 – Closing: What’s Coming Next + How to Support the Show
Get full access to The Sunshine Table at sunshinetable.substack.com/subscribe