Have you ever felt like you’re the only one facing challenges while everyone else has it all together? Maybe you’ve also experienced the opposite–people overlook your struggles due to your success.

Here’s the reality: everyone struggles–even the most capable, successful people. When we’re in the thick of it, it’s easy to feel isolated, judged, and wonder if we’re the only one who has to overcome challenges. This podcast is about understanding what it really means to master life–it's not about checking boxes, but learning to lean into self-connection as we face the challenges of life that come our way.

In this episode, I talk about this topic with one of my good friends and colleagues, Kris Jones. You've probably heard Kris on the podcast before–she is a copywriter who specializes in story brand copy, and she is a brilliant businesswoman. Alongside that success, just like all of us, there have been some significant challenges in Kris’s life. Today, Kris Jones shares her story of navigating challenges with her son, handling judgment from others, balancing her thriving business with her personal life, and ultimately finding strength and joy in the midst of it all.

We often compare our internal experiences–the emotions, the struggles, the despair–with what we see on the exterior of someone else’s life. But comparison never gives the full story. We all face challenges that others may not see, just as we’re often blind to the hardships among others' achievements. No one is exempt from having to overcome challenges—you are not alone. Let’s dive into learning how to face life challenges with honesty, resilience, and connection to ourselves.

What you’ll learn:

The importance of self-connection and working with your own nervous system when facing life challenges
Why it's human to feel sadness and grief when facing judgment from others
How to navigate business success and personal challenges without burning out
Why you don’t need to feel guilty about finding a creative escape during difficult times
The key to staying the course and not giving up when you face challenges in life

You can read the full show notes here.

About Kris Jones:

Most coaches don’t have a marketing problem—they have a messaging problem. Your dream clients are likely visiting your website and quietly clicking away, not because your offer isn’t valuable, but because your story isn’t clear. After 23 years crafting stories for brands like Nike and Adidas, Kris Jones discovered a game-changing truth: a single, well-told story can replace all your marketing and double your revenue. As a hand-selected mentee of StoryBrand’s Donald Miller and founder of Red Door Stories, she’s helped hundreds of coaches transform their websites into 24/7 client-attracting machines. Marketing overwhelm ends when you tell the right story. Let Kris show you how.

Website: https://www.reddoorstories.com/

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