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Behind Every Great Man
Loving Your Life and Still Longing for More
Ep. 28
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This episode is for the woman who chose this life, who loves her family deeply, and still feels the quiet ache of the parts of herself that was put on pause. I talk about what it really looks like to be the one holding everything together behind a big life, the identity shift no one prepares you for, and the truth that both things can exist at once, deep fulfillment and longing for more. I share my own experience of missing the version of me that felt engaged, creative, and out in the world, and how I slowly began to find my way back to her without walking away from the life I love. This is a conversation about honoring what you’ve given, recognizing the cost, and remembering that your own vision still matters.
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