Working Towards Our Purpose

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What if the problem isn’t your job, but the version of yourself you had to become to succeed in it? Corporate jobs don’t trap us because they’re evil. They trap us because they slowly teach us to disconnect from ourselves. If you're in corporate America and your life looks successful on paper but feels empty in practice, you’re not alone. This podcast is a space for the quiet questions you don’t say out loud at work. We explore the inner side of change: the fear of starting over, self-sabotage, the trap of external expectations, imposter syndrome, and the unsettling moment when you realize someone else’s definition of success isn't enough for you. This isn’t about quitting your job overnight or chasing money, but asking what feels right for you and finding clarity before making your next move. We deliver actionable strategies for complex career transitions. From managing ADHD-related overwhelm at work to overcoming the disconnect of the corporate grind. You’re not broken. You’ve just outgrown the life you built. New episodes weekly.

  1. 5D AGO

    Imposter Syndrome Side Effects: Why You Feel Like A Spectator in Your Own Life | E94

    What happens when you let impostor syndrome win? In today's episode, we talk about the side effects of imposter syndrome. I share my personal struggle with feeling like an impostor and look back to show how it's affected my life's path. Imposter syndrome can derail your dreams, but with practical strategies and a little help, you can overcome the inner critic that keeps you stuck. The side effects of imposter syndrome are real and the first step toward reclaiming your confidence is talking vulnerably about it. So that's what we're going to do. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check in00:51 – What Is Imposter Syndrome?02:56 – The Side Effects of Imposter Syndrome04:43 – Career Detours07:05 – Shifting Focus09:00 – The Realities of Imposter Syndrome10:38 – Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome11:16 – Advice to My Younger Self12:10 – What Would It Feel Like to Believe in Yourself?13:35 – Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: Imposter syndrome side effectsHow not to derail your dreamsOvercoming imposter syndromeSpeaking your fears out loudFinding self-belief Drive and passion outweigh skillFinding community supportWhat if I believed in myself?Softening Your Inner Critic 🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    14 min

  2. MAY 4

    How to Break The Cycle and Rewrite Your Story | E93

    Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same cycle of life, and just can't seem to get out? In this episode, we get into how you can finally break that cycle and rewrite your story.  We will ask some questions that will challenge the internal beliefs that shape our path. You'll receive some powerful self-reflection strategies that can help you move from feeling stuck to taking actionable steps forward towards the life you desire. Drawing inspiration from a recent Theo Von podcast, I share honest insights on self-belief, being kind to yourself, and overcoming limiting beliefs. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 - Checking In 00:59 - Breaking the Cycle 01:57 - Key Questions to Ask Yourself 03:38 - Do You Really Want to Change? 07:14 - Are You Showing Up For Yourself? 11:37 - Do You Believe Something is Wrong With You? 15:39 - Challenging Our Limiting Beliefs 16:31 - Honest Conversations with Yourself 17:15 - Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: Understand how to break the cycleRewriting your own story Discover why self-belief is essentialBeing honest with yourself about what you truly wantShowing up for yourselfOvercoming limiting beliefsCultivating self-confidenceSilence your inner criticPractice self-compassion  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    18 min

  3. APR 27

    Why Not Having All The Answers, Is Your Answer - How To Trust Yourself | E92

    Discover why not having all the answers could be the breakthrough you need to start moving towards your purpose. In this episode, we embrace uncertainty and talk about why it's so hard to start when you don't know where you're going. I share my own struggles with not having all the answers and how letting go, having patience, and putting in consistent effort can help overcome self-doubt and stagnation. Whether you're feeling stuck in a corporate job, overwhelmed, or searching for your purpose, this episode offers actionable tips on using uncertainty as your motivation. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check In01:01 – Not Having All the Answers 02:26 – Facing Frustration03:19 – Not Seeing the Final Product05:57 – The Power of Being a Beginner06:59 – Patience and Consistent Effort07:37 – The Podcast Journey: Step-by-Step Growth09:16 – Letting Go & Having Patience11:12 – Knowing Yourself & What You Want13:28 – Taking the Right Advice for You14:22 – Consistent Effort in Your Own Direction15:35 – Mental State & Self-Criticism16:32 – Don’t Trust Your Thoughts When You’re Down17:44 – Embracing Uncertainty18:08 – Free Guide 💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn: Embracing uncertaintyNot having all the answers shouldn't stop you from startingPatience and consistent effortComparing yourself to others'Letting go of control, knowing yourself, and putting in consistent effortSelf-criticism and negative thinkingAccepting that you won’t have all the answersFinding motivation to actFollowing your own path 🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    19 min

  4. APR 20

    There’s Nothing Wrong With You — So Why Does It Feel Like You Can’t Keep Up? | E91

    When you're in a depressive spiral, why does it feel like you're the only one it happens to? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, we explore that feeling of "something wrong with you". I share my personal experience navigating depression, comparison, and an overactive harsh inner critic that many of us experience. We’ll discuss why it’s common to feel inadequate and how mental health struggles like depression can distort our reality. Tune in for 3 things you can do the next time you find yourself in a spiral feeling like your not good enough. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 — Check-In01:18 — Feeling Left Behind02:03 — Self-Doubt03:45 —  Comparison Spirals05:59 — Feeling Bad for Feeling Bad06:51 — What Depression Is Telling Us09:24 — Three Ways to Feel Better When Your Spiraling 09:52 — Challenging Workaholism 13:33 — The Trap of Comparison15:38 — The Power of Speaking Your Struggles 19:09 — Progress and Self-Kindness21:21 — Final Thoughts Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn: Feeling like you can’t keep up with everyone elseDepression warping your self imageWhen everyone else seems okay but youWorkaholic culture and self-worthWhat can depression tell us?Normalizing talking about what you struggle withHow to stop spiraling Worth isn’t defined by your productivity or ability to “keep up” with others 🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch

    22 min

  5. APR 13

    How To Find Yourself After Losing Yourself in a Corporate Career | E90

    Does the term finding yourself sound cringy? I've seen my fair share of eye rolls when it comes up, but why? In this episode, we confront the societal shame that is often associated with self-discovery. I share my personal, continued, journey with finding myself and breaking free from the ideas others have for you. We talk about corporate conditioning, navigating other people's advice, and tuning into your own intuition. Discover the 3 actionable ways to help you find yourself and move towards living with more purpose. You can confidently pursue your authentic path without shame. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📖 7 Books To Find Yourself: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen CopeThe Book of Dharma by Simon HaasThe Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksThe Well Lived Life by Gladys McGareyThe Secret by Rhonda Byrne📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check In01:06 – The Shame Around Finding Yourself02:33 – Societal Judgment of Self-Discovery03:06 – TEDx Speech04:15 – One Important Question06:26 – Undoing Corporate Conditioning11:42 – What to do With Other People’s Advice15:17 – Practicing Intuition & Internal Listening16:02 – The Power of Reading Books17:29 – Seven Books to Help Find Yourself18:31 – Asking More for Yourself19:04 – Owning the Phrase “Find Yourself”20:08 – It’s Never Too Late to Find Yourself20:28 – Closing & Free Resource  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: Breaking societal shame around finding yourselfEmbracing your own unique journey to purposeUndoing corporate conditioningAuthentic self-discoveryWhat to do with other's advice before applying it to your path to purposeDeveloping your own intuition Listening internally Discovering powerful booksIt’s never too late to startPositively impacting both your own life and those around you 🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    21 min

  6. APR 6

    When Everything Feels Urgent and Overwhelming at Work, Especially If You Have ADHD | E89

    Ever wonder why everything feels urgent? It doesn't have to. In this episode, I talk about how to manage that feeling of urgency when everything feels overwhelming, especially with an ADHD brain. I share my own experiences with focus drift, practical strategies from the book "The 5-Minute Focus Reset," and actionable steps to improve your focus and overcome distractions. If you’re struggling to finish tasks or always feel like everything is urgent, this episode is for you. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check-In00:54 – Self-Compassion01:46 – The 5 Minute Focus Reset02:36 – What ADHD Feels Like03:39 – Breaking the Discipline Myth05:25 – Why We Feel Everything Is Urgent06:21 – Regulating Your Nervous System08:12 – Simple Grounding Techniques09:19 – Making Productivity Possible Through Calming10:34 – Focus Drift Explained12:19 – Awareness & Re-Entry Points for Focus13:29 – Simplifying Tasks to Regain Momentum14:59 – Managing ‘Open Loops’ and Finishing Projects17:41 – Tab Management18:36 – Why Finishing Tasks Rarely Feels Satisfying19:43 – The Focus Dashboard Tool21:07 – Picking the One Most Important Thing23:10 – Micro Tasks, In Progress, and Finished Sections24:29 – Recognizing Your Accomplishments25:18 – Personalizing Your Focus Tracker26:10 – Inner Critic Free Resource 💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: Understanding how to manage ADHD urgencyCalming your nervous systemRegulating your body through breathing and grounding techniquesOvercoming the feeling that everything is urgentRecognizing "focus drift" The power of simple re-entry pointsUsing tools like the Focus Dashboard Closing open loops so you can actually relax when it's time toPrioritizing ‘the one thing’  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    27 min

  7. MAR 23

    How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself and Quiet Your Inner Critic | E88

    Why is the self always the harshest critic? In this episode, we talk about how to stop being so hard on yourself and how you can quiet your inner critic, something that holds so many of us back from real personal growth. I share my own experience navigating self-criticism, why the myth of harsh self-judgment doesn’t lead to success, and finding the roots of your inner critic. If you’re ready to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion and finally stop holding yourself back from your true potential, this episode is for you. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check-In 01:02 – Why Talk About Being Hard on Yourself 01:56 – Getting Stuck in Self-Criticism 02:59 – The Cycle of Negative Self-Talk 03:57 – Rethinking Success & Self-Criticism 05:16 – Self-Criticism in Three Stages 07:14 – Perfectionism 10:22 – Changing the Script 11:31 – Inner Child Work 15:50 – Softening Your Inner Critic 17:13 – Final Thoughts  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: Understanding how to stop being so hard on yourself How to recognize self-critical patternsThe myth that success comes from being harsh on yourselfThree-stage process for breaking free from your inner critic: confusion, awareness, and practiceHow perfectionism fuels negative self-talkThe connection between your current inner critic and your childhood The importance of self-compassion Free "Softening Your Inner Critic" guide  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    18 min

  8. MAR 16

    How to Stop Ignoring Your Needs and Give Yourself Permission to Pursue the Career You Actually Want | E87

    Have you been ignoring something you've been thinking about for a while? In today's episode, we discuss how to stop ignoring your needs and how to start giving yourself the permission to do the things you desire. After a bout with the flu, I had a lot of time to think about my own life, and thought about some things I've been wanting to do for a while but haven't. I reveal two key questions that helped me shift from making excuses, to taking action. Tune in to find out how you can stop ignoring your needs and start pursuing your passions. No matter if it's something big like a career change, or something small. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 - Check In01:00 - What I Realized After The Flu02:29 - Reconnecting with Old Desires04:01 - The Power of Joy 05:30 - Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself07:36 - What do you Truly want?09:25 - Overcoming Excuses10:44 - Giving Yourself The Permission12:18 - Moving Into Action13:06 - Closing  💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn: How to stop ignoring your needs Finding a more fulfilling and authentic lifeGiving yourself the permissionImportant self-reflection questionsOvercoming excuses Letting fun drive youHow to move into action 🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch on YouTube Substack Instagram LinkedIn WTOP Merch Feedback Form WTOP.com

    14 min
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What if the problem isn’t your job, but the version of yourself you had to become to succeed in it? Corporate jobs don’t trap us because they’re evil. They trap us because they slowly teach us to disconnect from ourselves. If you're in corporate America and your life looks successful on paper but feels empty in practice, you’re not alone. This podcast is a space for the quiet questions you don’t say out loud at work. We explore the inner side of change: the fear of starting over, self-sabotage, the trap of external expectations, imposter syndrome, and the unsettling moment when you realize someone else’s definition of success isn't enough for you. This isn’t about quitting your job overnight or chasing money, but asking what feels right for you and finding clarity before making your next move. We deliver actionable strategies for complex career transitions. From managing ADHD-related overwhelm at work to overcoming the disconnect of the corporate grind. You’re not broken. You’ve just outgrown the life you built. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Pleasant Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Pleasant Podcasts
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    Working Towards Our Purpose

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