Are you running on autopilot—checking every box, pleasing every person—yet feeling strangely hollow inside? In this upbeat but soul-stirring episode, Angie invites you to trade the exhausting “Performance Trap” for a life that actually feels like you. We unpack the hidden costs of living out of alignment, spotlight the silent ways women abandon themselves for validation, and lay out simple, joy-filled habits that bring your purpose back to center stage.
What You’ll Hear
Timestamp Segment Highlights
| 00:00 – 04:45 | Intro & Hook | “Pinterest-perfect but empty”—why the highlight-reel life never satisfies
| 04:46 – 13:30 | Segment 1 – The Performance Trap | Signs you’re performing, not living; where the pressure starts; one powerful reflection question
| 13:31 – 24:10 | Segment 2 – The Cost of Living Out of Alignment | How women spend decades disconnected, staying in draining relationships out of guilt or fear
| 24:11 – 33:50 | Segment 3 – What Living Actually Looks Like | Four tiny habits that inject joy, peace, and purpose into an ordinary week
| 33:51 – 41:00 | Segment 4 – From Performer to Participant | Journal prompts, loving kick-in-the-pants, next steps toward an aligned life
| 41:01 – 43:00 | Outro & Call to Action | Share your “living” moment, grab the Life Balance Blueprint, book a coaching session
📝 Journal Prompts (mentioned in Segment 4)
- Where in my life do I feel fake, forced, or flat?
- What do I pretend to enjoy but secretly dread—and why?
- What would I do if no one had an opinion about it?
- Where do I feel most like myself, and how can I create more of that feeling?
Copy these into your favorite notebook or the notes app on your phone—then give yourself permission to answer honestly.
Tiny Habits to Spark Joy & Purpose (from Segment 3)
- Five-Minute Morning Check-In: ask “What do I need today?” before you touch your phone.
- Schedule Joy Like an Appointment: 15-minute dance break, device-free walk, or guilt-free nap.
- Say One Empowered “No”: decline a soul-draining invite or delay answering that energy-sucking text.
- Follow Your Energy: notice the tasks that light you up and weave more of them into your week.
Links & Resources
- Life Balance Blueprint (Free Download) – map where you’re in or out of alignment.
- One-on-One Coaching with Angie – ready to ditch performance mode for good? Let’s talk.
- Connect on Instagram (@angiemarie_reauthenticated) – DM me the one thing you’re doing this week to live, not perform.
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