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Mental health is only part of the story. What if your sensitivity, emotional depth, or mental health label was pointing you toward your greatest strength—not your biggest flaw? Join Lauren Polly—award-winning author, mental health advocate, and empathic speaker—as she shares personal stories, powerful reframes, and holistic tools to help you walk beyond limitation. Designed for sensitives, empaths, misfits, and those who feel different, this podcast explores emotional awareness, self-discovery, and alternative approaches to healing that go beyond the one-size-fits-all model. Each episode invites you to see yourself in a new light and discover the unique gifts hidden in your challenges. Because the world needs your difference—and you deserve to thrive. Meet Lauren at www.laurenpolly.com
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Balancing Depth and Drive: How to Succeed Without Losing Yourself
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to achieve your dreams without sacrificing who you truly are?
In this episode of Depth and Drive, I’m diving into a question that’s been on my mind for a while: Can we really find success without losing ourselves in the process? As entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries, we’re all driven by a desire to make an impact and achieve our goals. But what happens when that drive starts to feel like it’s pulling us away from our true selves?
I’ll be sharing a bit about my own journey—how I realized that ticking all the boxes of success didn’t necessarily bring the fulfillment I was searching for. We’ll explore how to keep your emotional depth, integrity, and well-being intact while still pushing the boundaries in your career and creative projects. This episode is my invitation to you to rethink the hustle culture and find a path that honors both your ambition and your need for meaningful, grounded connection.
Tune in to learn:
- How to balance your drive for success with personal fulfillment and emotional depth.
- Practical steps for making a pivot in your life or career when things aren’t working.
- Why emotional regulation is crucial for effective decision-making.
- How to embrace experimentation as a tool for growth and self-discovery.
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Key soundbites:
- "What if we could still have the emotional depth and the meaningful depth that we really want without giving up?"
- "What if you could actually find a beautiful balancing point between your well-being and your creative ambition?"
- "Many people sacrifice their well-being along the way to success."
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction: Finding Success Without Losing Yourself
01:34 Balancing Emotional Depth and Meaningful Fulfillment
03:20 Balancing Drive and Well-being
04:47 The Sacrifice of Emotional Depth and Well-being
07:21 The Emptiness Behind External Success
08:57 Redefining Success: Beyond External Factors
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