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telling myself what i need to hear

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[video available on spotify]  i'm struggling a little bit right now, but i had this idea to write everything down that i’m struggling with, and then write a quote, mantra, or reminder to help me deal with each of these challenges. so today i’m going to sha...

Highlights

Navigating the emotional turbulence of personal growth and public life, this episode dives into the quiet struggles that often go unseen behind a curated exterior. From battling self-doubt to redefining rest, the speaker unpacks how inner chaos can become a compass for deeper alignment.
09:03
On your deathbed, work productivity won't matter; relationships and small positive impacts will.
11:49
If work fills every corner of your life, there is no room left for living
15:09
Burnout is a wake-up call to be out of alignment with oneself and what one wants from life.
20:38
The further you pull back the catapult, let yourself rest, the farther you'll go when you let go
24:15
Don't let today's worry steal the whole page of life's book.
26:16
Much of my suffering is self-imposed due to anxiety
29:06
Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's trouble—it takes away today's peace.
40:15
Mistakes shape who you are and how you learn.

Chapters

Why mental clutter might actually mean you're growing
00:00
Is your self-worth tied to what you produce?
06:00
When working hard becomes a way to avoid healing
11:49
Could burnout be your body asking for a different life?
15:09
Why taking breaks isn’t falling behind—It’s fueling momentum
20:38
Are tiny problems taking up too much space in your head?
23:31
How being seen online amplifies invisible fears
26:16
Does worrying actually protect you—or just exhaust you?
29:06
What if every relationship moment happens for a reason?
34:29

Transcript

Emma Chamberlain: Hey, you know, I'll be honest with you all. I'm struggling a little bit right now. If you were to open the door of my brain and walk inside, you would see disarray. Not chaos, but disarray. It's messy in there. It's not a pleasant place. ...