In this solo episode, I unpack the strange emptiness that followed one of the biggest accomplishments of my life: running a marathon.
Why do we always feel the need to chase the next goal? Why is it so hard to sit still and feel proud of what we’ve already achieved?

From the psychology of “arrival fallacy” and dopamine-driven goal-setting to the real mental health impact of toxic achievement culture — we explore why we tie our self-worth to doing, and how to start feeling enough as we are.

If you’ve ever felt lost after a big win, or like rest equals failure, this one’s for you.

We cover:

• Why goal-setting can backfire emotionally

• The science behind our need to constantly achieve

• How achievement culture affects mental health

• Tips to stop tying your self-worth to productivity

• Learning to sit with “enoughness” without guilt