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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textPaula explores the complex emotions surrounding success, including guilt and shame, despite achieving personal and professional milestones. She highlights the importance of defining success personally and acknowledging the mixed emotions that can arise. Paula shares a few personal experiences, such as earning degrees and starting a business, for context, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations and intergenerational messages. She emphasizes the need for self-compassion, reflection, and community support to celebrate achievements without apology. In this episode, you will hear:+ the relationship between shame and success+ defining success personally+ emotional dissonance and multiple feelings+ cultural and intergenerational challenges+ normalizing success and celebrating without apology+ reflecting on success and overcoming shameFollow us on Instagram @whydontwetalkabouthispod
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