"I got everything I wanted... but I'm not happy?" - Dealing with Unfulfillment

To My Sisters

Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Education, Relationships

4.9 • 856 Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

You worked hard, hit your goals, and achieved the success you dreamed of—but why do you still feel unfulfilled? In this episode, we unpack the hidden cost of ambition, why external wins won’t fix deep insecurities, and how to prioritize peace over validation.

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0:00.0	Yes, absolutely, Miranda. I'll let them know right away.
0:04.0	Okay, listen, you lot. If you're looking for a fabulous time, you're going to have to see the Devil Wears Prada.
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0:24.6	Devil Wearsprouda Musical.com.
0:30.6	We're going to be talking about the reality of feeling unfulfilled at the top. You got what you wanted, so why aren't you happy?
0:41.4	I think especially with women, like society tells us she should be happy. Why aren't you happy?
0:45.6	And it's like, I don't know. I'm trying to figure that part out too. Like, I don't know, but please don't make the fact that I am not happy now a crime.
0:53.1	Yes, you can be excited and happy at having a baby.
0:57.0	But yes, your insecurities are also valid.
0:59.2	What actually matters on this journey, right?
1:01.3	My health matters.
1:02.8	Yeah.
1:02.8	Community matters.
1:04.1	Many of us are trading things without understanding the value of what we actually already have.
1:10.5	I am a small girl. I'm just a small already have. I am a small girl.
1:12.5	I'm just a small girl.
1:14.6	I can't roll with the big boys.
1:21.2	Hello and welcome to the To My Sisters podcast.
1:23.9	I'm Courtney.
1:24.4	And I'm Renee and we are your online sisters and hosts of the Two My
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