Feeling stuck, drained, and running on autopilot? What if burnout isn't about doing too much, but about missing one essential thing from your childhood? We’ve forgotten how to be curious.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join the community living more fearlessly, not just productively:https://youtube.com/@theunfilteredtruthsug📖 IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 - Remember the Cardboard Spaceship?01:30 - My Autopilot Story: A Medical Scientist Burned Out03:15 - The Biggest Lie About Curiosity (It’s Not Childish)05:40 - Why Adults Are "Forbidden" to Ask "Why"08:10 - The 3 Hidden Costs of Losing Your Curiosity11:25 - EXERCISES: How to Rebuild Your "Curiosity Muscle"15:00 - The Real Antidote to Burnout16:30 - Your Challenge & Our Community✨ RESOURCES & CONNECTION:🎧 LISTEN TO THE UNFILTERED TRUTHS PODCAST:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzK• Full Podcast Directory (Apple, Google, etc.): https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M👋 WELCOME TO UNFILTERED TRUTHS:I’m Sandra, a medical scientist and your host. This is where we have the raw, real conversations about the heartbreaking, beautiful, and messy parts of life. We believe true resilience is built on unfiltered truth. If you’re looking to belong and grow, you’re home.💬 COMMENT BELOW (I read EVERY one):“What’s one ‘silly’ or ‘childish’ question you’ve been afraid to ask? Mine was, ‘Why do we structure our lives this way?’ Share yours below!”📣 SHARE THIS WITH:Someone who’s all grind, no spark. Someone who feels mentally rigid or stuck. Let’s remind each other what it means to truly live.#curiosity #burnoutrecovery #personaldevelopment #mindset #podcast #mentalhealth #adulting #findyourspark #getunstuck #healing #purpose #selfhelp #motivation #emotionalhealth #unfilteredtruthsDisclaimer: Content is for educational & inspirational purposes. Not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Please seek help from qualified professionals for personal concerns.

🚨 You are not stuck. You are storytelling.That voice telling you it’s too late, you’re not responsible enough, or you don’t have what it takes? It’s not truth. It’s a narrative you built for protection—and it’s become a cage.In this transformative episode, I expose the 3 subconscious pillars that keep you locked in your “story cage” and share the exact moment someone shattered my own illusion of being a “messy creative.” If you’re tired of your world feeling small, opportunities passing you by, and quietly grieving a life unlived—this is your intervention.🔔 SUBSCRIBE NOW to join a community dedicated to living fearlessly:https://youtube.com/@theunfilteredtruthsug📌 CHAPTERS:0:00 The Story That Keeps You Stuck1:02 Welcome to Homecoming1:57 My "Messy Creative" Illusion2:59 The Truth That Shattered Me5:09 Pillar 1: The Identity Lock6:44 Pillar 2: The Evidence Filter8:28 Pillar 3: The Protective Payoff10:41 The Heavy Cost of Your Story12:53 Your World Is Shrinking13:44 Emotional Drain & Spiral15:22 The Downward Spiral16:52 How to Rewrite Your Story17:01 Step 1: Name & Catch It18:56 Step 2: Counter the Evidence20:21 Step 3: Take Identity-Level Action22:14 Your Ultimate Takeaway22:40 You Hold the Pen23:08 How You Can Help This Community24:02 Until Next Time✨ RESOURCES & CONNECTION:🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzKFull Directory: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M👋 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:The Unfiltered Truths is where we have real conversations about the heartbreaking, beautiful, and messy parts of life. I’m Sandra, your host and a medical scientist. Here, we believe raw truth builds resilience. If you’re looking for a place to belong and grow, you’re home.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.💬 YOUR TURN (This is CRITICAL for engagement):1. LIKE this video if you’re ready to rewrite your story.2. COMMENT below with one word: What’s the primary story you tell yourself? (e.g., "Unlovable," "Not Enough," "Too Late," "Messy")3. SHARE with one person who needs to hear: "Your past does not dictate your future."#rewriteyourstory #selfsabotage #limitingbeliefs #personaldevelopment #mindset #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealth #howtochange #breakthecycle #unstuck #selfawareness #growthmindset #psychology #lifecoach #motivation #homecoming #unfilteredtruths #withsandra

You are not stuck. You are storytelling.That voice telling you it’s too late, you’re not responsible enough, or you don’t have what it takes? It’s not truth. It’s a narrative you built for protection—and it’s become a cage.In this transformative episode, I expose the 3 subconscious pillars that keep you locked in your “story cage” and share the exact moment someone shattered my own illusion of being a “messy creative.” If you’re tired of your world feeling small, opportunities passing you by, and quietly grieving a life unlived—this is your intervention.🔔 SUBSCRIBE NOW to join a community dedicated to living fearlessly:https://youtube.com/@TheUnfilteredTruthsUG📌 CHAPTERS:0:00 The Story That Keeps You Stuck1:02 Welcome to Homecoming1:57 My "Messy Creative" Illusion2:59 The Truth That Shattered Me5:09 Pillar 1: The Identity Lock6:44 Pillar 2: The Evidence Filter8:28 Pillar 3: The Protective Payoff10:41 The Heavy Cost of Your Story12:53 Your World Is Shrinking13:44 Emotional Drain & Spiral15:22 The Downward Spiral16:52 How to Rewrite Your Story17:01 Step 1: Name & Catch It18:56 Step 2: Counter the Evidence20:21 Step 3: Take Identity-Level Action22:14 Your Ultimate Takeaway22:40 You Hold the Pen23:08 How You Can Help This Community24:02 Until Next Time✨ RESOURCES & CONNECTION:🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzKFull Directory: https://pod.link/n):1. LIKE this video if you’re ready to rewrite your story.2. COMMENT below with one word: What’s the primary story you tell yourself? (e.g., "Unlovable," "Not Enough," "Too Late," "Messy")3. SHARE with one person who needs to hear: "Your past does not dictate your future."#how to change your life #limiting beliefs #self sabotage #why am i stuck #rewrite your story #personal growth #mindset shift #emotional intelligence #break bad habits #cognitive behavioral therapy #storytelling #narrative therapy #identity change #how to stop self sabotage #feeling stuck in life #change your mindset #overcome limiting beliefs.

Have you ever noticed the brutal voice in your head that you would NEVER use on someone you love? Why do we save our harshest criticism for ourselves?In this raw conversation, we dismantle the inner bully and learn the transformative practice of holding space for yourself. This isn't fluffy self-care—it's a foundational skill for resilience, taught through three clear pillars and the practical "P.A.U.S.E" method.If you're tired of being your own worst enemy and ready to build a compassionate inner world, this is your starting line.👇 COMMENT BELOW with "HERE" if you're done with the self-criticism cycle. Let's support each other.🎙 IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 The Unfair Double Standard01:58 What "Holding Space" Actually Means (It's Not Laziness)03:52 Pillar 1: Drop the Judgment (The Child & The Scraped Knee)05:20 Pillar 2: Get Curious, Not Furious ("Why am I like this?")07:00 Pillar 3: The Power of Just Being Present07:35 Your Toolkit: The "PAUSE" Method Explained09:26 Journaling to Exteriorize Your Chaos10:39 The Magic Phrase: "...And That's Okay."11:37 3 Pitfalls Everyone Falls Into (Don't Get Frustrated!)14:27 This is an Act of Strength15:10 Your Turn—Share Your Method🔗 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:🎧 Listen on ALL platforms: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheUnfilteredTruthsUGABOUT THIS SPACE:The Unfiltered Truths Podcast is for the heartbroken, the hopeful, and the healing. Hosted by Sandra, a medical scientist, we have raw, real conversations that guide you back to your core wisdom. No fluff, just truth and practical steps for everyday resilience.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice.💌 If this message found you at the right time, please PAY IT FORWARD. Share it with one person who needs to hear it today.#SelfCompassion #InnerCritic #MentalHealthAwareness#HoldingSpace #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingJourney #Psychology #SelfDevelopment#UnfilteredTruths #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #MentalHealthPodcast #PersonalDevelopmentPodcast #Wisdom #Resilience #Kindness

There's a story I don't often share. It’s not in the highlight reels—it’s from the year my light went out. I found myself on a cold floor, in a room I didn’t recognize, living a life that felt like it belonged to someone else. All I wanted was one thing to help me catch my breath.If you’ve ever felt that way—overwhelmed, lost, or drowning in your own life—this episode is for you. I’m sharing the three practical, non-theoretical tools that I used to navigate my darkest moments: the Permission Slip, the Somatic Compass, and Vulnerable Reaching. These are what pulled me back from the edge, and they might just be the lifeline you need.CHAPTERS / KEY MOMENTS:00:00- The Story I Don't Often Share01:19- Welcome to Unfiltered Truths02:14- My Rock Bottom: The Cold Floor03:42- What You Actually Need in a Dark Moment04:56- Tool 1: The Permission Slip06:38- Tool 2: The Somatic Compass (Finding Your Anchor)10:15- Tool 3: Vulnerable Reaching (The Lifeline)13:47- You Are Not Broken Beyond Repair14:46- Please Like, Share & Comment Your Tools---🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Main Podcast Link:https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3Iu...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COg...👉 SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel: / @theunfilteredtruthsug ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:The Unfiltered Truths is where we have real conversations about the heart breaking,beautiful, and messy parts of life. I’m Sandra, your host and a medical scientist, and here we believe raw truth builds resilience. If you’re looking for a place to belong and grow, you’re home here.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.---💬 What was ONE tool that saved you during a dark time? Share it in the comments below. Your story could be someone else’s lifeline.#MentalHealth #RockBottom #AnxietyRelief #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #MentalHealthTools #PermissionToFeel #Vulnerability #SomaticHealing #Podcast #UnfilteredTruths #Hope #Recovery #YouAreNotAlone

STUCK IN HUSTLE CULTURE? Learn the 4-STEP STRATEGIC RESET framework to END BURNOUT, activate your brain's creative mode (Default Mode Network), and TRADE EXHAUSTION FOR CLARITY. In Homecoming Episode 17, host Sandra reveals why pressing pause is your most powerful move for breakthrough success.🔗 FULL PODCAST: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M🎧SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzK⏱ CHAPTERS (Click to Navigate):00:00 The Treadmill Analogy- Modern Burnout01:30 Welcome& This Episode's Purpose02:15 From Hustle Culture to Strategic Reset05:00 Neuroscience Behind Resets(DMN Explained)20:00 Real Cost of Never Pausing35:00 The 4-Step Strategic Reset Framework35:00 STEP 1:The Audit - Find What Drains You41:00 STEP 2:The Detachment - Digital Fast Method45:00 STEP 3:The Insight - Activate Breakthrough Mode48:00 STEP 4:The Re-engagement - Map Your Return55:00 Your Action Plan& Final Empowerment🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:•Why "The Strategic Pause" = Strength, NOT failure•How your brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) generates creative breakthroughs•The 3 hidden costs of burnout most people miss•Exact framework to reset your career/life in 4 steps•Personal story of recovering from 5-job burnout•How to implement a "Digital Fast" for mental clarity📌 ABOUT THIS SERIES:This is Homecoming series Episode 17- part of our journey back to authentic success without burnout. Host Sandra (medical scientist) combines neuroscience with real-life strategies.👇 YOUR TURN - 3 ACTIONS:1. SUBSCRIBE + 🔔 for more unfiltered truths2. COMMENT "My Step 1 Audit: ______" (Share what you're changing)3. SHARE with 1 friend who needs this reset⚠ Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.