Do you have the success, the ambition, and the life you thought you wanted, but something still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, I’m joined by Keren Eldad to talk about breaking free from perfectionism, overachievement, and the expectations that keep you living a life that looks good but doesn’t feel good. We break down how to recognize your own “gilded cage,” why letting go doesn’t mean giving up your ambition, and how fear, obligation, and shame can keep you from taking the next step. Keren also shares the questions she uses to challenge fear, create perspective, and move toward a more authentic life while still honoring your responsibilities. Get ready to question what you’re holding onto and start choosing a life that actually feels like yours.
In this episode you will learn:
00:00 What it really takes to break free and become who you know you can be.
03:30 How perfectionism can create a life that looks good but feels wrong.
07:45 The “gilded cage” that appears after you think you’ve already broken free.
09:45 How do you know when your drive to achieve has gotten out of control?
13:45 The “good enough” mindset that makes rest and freedom possible.
15:00 The pause principle for responding to fear without spiraling.
17:00 How to shift from reacting to fear to finding the opportunity in it.
23:30 Why breaking free can require you to redefine your relationships and expectations.
26:45 What does it take to have the courage to become who you know you can be?
33:15 The question to ask when you feel stuck at your next level.
37:00 The obligation that can become a hidden upper limit for high-achieving women.
39:00 Two questions to help you pursue growth without abandoning your responsibilities.
43:45 What happens when you let go and surrender to the journey?
46:00 The mindfulness tools that help you stop taking the bait of shame.
50:15 How reparenting yourself can help you respond from your wiser self.
54:00 How choosing what’s real can create more meaningful relationships.
RESOURCES
Get your copy of Keren’s book Gilded HERE!
Learn more and work with Keren Eldad HERE!
Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!
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