Finding Your True Purpose Beyond Expectations
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Episode 006: Finding Your True Purpose Beyond Expectations | The Hidden Pages Podcast
In this empowering episode of The Hidden Pages Podcast, I sit down with Mary Ruiz, a licensed counselor with an incredible story of transformation. Mary shares her journey of leaving a high-powered role managing a multimillion-dollar company to completely pivot her life and career in her 30s, all while prioritizing her mental health and well-being.
Together, we dive deep into the weight of societal expectations, peeling back the layers of conditioning to uncover what truly makes us happy. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck or unsure of how to pivot toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Key Topics:
The courage to step away from societal and professional expectations
Mary’s story: redefining success and prioritizing mental health
How self-compassion and self-awareness lead to discovering your true purpose
Practical steps to live authentically and embrace a life that feels right for you
If you’re ready to stop feeling trapped by societal pressures and start living in alignment with your true self, this episode will leave you inspired and encouraged to take that first step.
Show Notes
Introduction:
I kick off the episode with an introduction to the incredible Mary Ruiz, who shares her transformational journey of leaving behind corporate success to prioritize her well-being and pursue a more authentic life.
Key Segments:
The Weight of Societal Expectations (0:02:15 - 0:06:30)
We explore the pressure to conform to societal roles and how these expectations can lead to feelings of being stuck or unfulfilled.Mary Ruiz’s Story (0:06:30 - 0:12:45)
Mary opens up about her decision to leave the corporate world and how prioritizing her mental health became a turning point in her life.The Role of Self-Compassion (0:12:45 - 0:18:00)
Drawing from Dr. Kristin Neff’s work, we discuss how self-compassion is essential in peeling back the layers of societal expectations to discover your true self.The Fear of Pivoting and Overcoming It (0:24:30 - 0:31:15)
Mary and I discuss the challenges and fears associated with making a big life pivot and offer encouragement for anyone feeling hesitant to take the leap.Redefining Success and Living Authentically (0:31:15 - 0:38:00)
We reframe the idea of success, shifting the focus from external achievements to internal alignment and fulfillment.Practical Steps to Start Living Authentically (0:51:40 - 0:56:00)
Mary and I share actionable steps to begin identifying what truly makes you happy and how to take meaningful steps toward living in alignment with your true purpose.
One-Week Challenge: “Identify and Release”
This week, I challenge you to reflect on one thing in your life that no longer serves you—whether it’s a habit, belief, or obligation—and take a step toward letting it go. Start small, but make it intentional.
Conclusion:
We wrap up the conversation with reflections on how freeing it is to live authentically and encouragement to take the first step toward embracing your true self. "Your dream life is waiting—you just have to take that first step."
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Keywords:
self-discovery, pivoting in life, mental health, self-compassion, redefining success, authentic living, personal growth
