Sometimes,“success” comes at the cost of our well-being, creativity, and joy. And when that happens — when making a living costs you your life —you don’t always notice right away. It creeps in quietly, disguised as productivity, masked by ambition, until one day you realize you've traded your passion for survival and your voice for silence.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Burnout and the emotional toll of overworking, especially in traditional 9-to-5 or corporate settings
• The pressure of financial stability vs. emotional freedom, and how fear can drive our choices
• Letting go of toxic productivity to rediscover joy, identity, and a more aligned daily rhythm
• Choosing intentional living over “default mode,” and the mindset shift that creates room for passion
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Key takeaways for listeners include:

• How to recognize the signs you’ve been surviving instead of living
• Why small, consistent actions—like revisiting a forgotten passion—can reignite your inner spark
• What living with purpose looks like outside of the traditional career path
• Why joy and creativity aren’t distractions—they’re essential for real balance and fulfillment

If you’re feeling burned out, questioning your work-life balance, or wondering how to rediscover your passion outside the 9-to-5 grind—or navigating a career shift, craving a more intentional life, or simply ready to stop surviving and start living, this episode is for you.

See you there. Cheers!

This episode is a Sunday Shot: a short and sweet solo episode with a runtime of approximately 10 - 20 minutes.

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