324. Burnout, Psychic Gifts, The High Achiever's Curse & a Vulnerable Look Behind the Scenes

If you've ever looked at a leader you admire and thought, "Wow, they have it all together," this episode is a powerful and necessary look behind the curtain. For the first time, Samantha is peeling back the layers of her "put together" persona to share a raw, unfiltered, and deeply vulnerable update on what's really been going on in her life and business. This isn't a formal lesson; it's an intimate conversation about the messy middle of leadership.

Samantha opens up about her long-term battle with burnout, the high achiever's curse of never stopping to celebrate, and the frustrating process of overthinking and losing self-trust. She shares her journey of navigating her identity as a psychic, the pain of being misunderstood, and a powerful "Zone of Genius" exercise that brought her to tears mid-episode. This is a testament to the fact that no one has it all figured out, and the path of a high-frequency leader isn't always pretty. If you're ready for real connection and a reminder that you're not alone in your struggles, this episode is a must-listen.

TIMESTAMPS:

01:32 Why vulnerability is so hard (and why Samantha is choosing it now)

03:54 The problem with performative content (and why we crave the truth)

05:29 Samantha's raw admission: "I think I've been burnt out."

07:00 The fear of slowing down (and never starting back up)

09:00 The High Achiever's Curse: why we never stop to celebrate ourselves

15:08 The journey of figuring out HOW you want to work with clients

19:17 Navigating her psychic gifts and the fear of being misunderstood

26:28 Her biggest shame: the frustrating cycle of overthinking

33:40 A powerful "Zone of Genius" exercise you can do with a friend

38:00 The question that made Samantha cry on air

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