Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition and the Relentless Pursuit of More with Keren Eldad

SUMMARY: Kimberly interviews Coach Keren Eldad about her new book, 'Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism and the Relentless Pursuit of More.' They explore themes of emotional well-being, the societal pressures of ambition, and the journey towards personal fulfillment. Keren shares her insights on the emotional needs that drive human behavior, the importance of spirituality, and the influence of Kabbalah on her philosophy. The discussion emphasizes the need to break free from the hustle culture and find a more authentic path to success and happiness. In this conversation, Coach Keren and Kimberly also explore the themes of ego, anger, boundaries, career reconfiguration, authenticity, and personal growth. They discuss how understanding the ego as an opponent can help individuals improve themselves, the importance of breaking up with anger, and the necessity of setting boundaries to honor oneself. They also delve into the evolving nature of purpose and the significance of authenticity in personal and professional life. The discussion emphasizes the idea that true growth often requires breaking free from societal expectations and self-imposed limitations. EPSIODE SPONSORS:  LMNT: OFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD DETOXY OFFER: Go to mysolluna.com and use the CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order.  USE LINK: mysolluna.com  CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gilded and Its Themes 02:49 The Golden Cage of Ambition and Perfectionism 05:58 The Illusion of Success and Fulfillment 08:50 Emotional Needs and Their Impact on Well-Being 12:04 The 12 Steps to Overcoming the Hustle 14:56 The Role of Spirituality in Personal Growth 17:52 Kabbalah and Its Influence on Philosophy 24:57 Understanding the Ego as an Opponent 26:26 Breaking Up with Anger 28:48 Navigating Boundaries and Self-Honoring 36:15 Reconfiguring Career and Purpose 38:34 Authenticity as a Power 43:38 The Trojan Horse of Personal Growth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.