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You’re Not Broken — Success Is What’s Keeping You Empty

Are you a high achiever who feels chronically dissatisfied despite doing everything “right”?

In this episode, I break down why success often creates emptiness instead of fulfillment — and why driven, intelligent people experience imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and constant overthinking no matter how much they achieve.

This isn’t burnout.
It isn’t a lack of gratitude.
And it doesn’t mean you’re broken.

As a confidence coach working with high-performing professionals, I explain the psychological pattern that keeps successful people stuck in a cycle of pressure, guilt, and restlessness — including the hidden fear of happiness and the fight-or-flight response that makes slowing down feel dangerous.

You’ll learn:

  • Why achievement can increase anxiety instead of confidence
  • How perfectionism quietly erases any sense of “enough”
  • Why your mind keeps pushing even when nothing is wrong
  • What’s actually behind chronic overthinking in high performers

If you’re successful on paper but unable to enjoy it in your body, this episode will help you recognize the pattern — and understand why pushing harder has never been the solution.

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