Description
When Life Looks Fine on Paper but Feels Empty Inside
What happens when you do everything “right” and still feel like something is missing? In this conversation, I sit down with Laura Marie to talk about the quiet ache of living on autopilot, chasing productivity, and waking up to the fact that success on paper doesn’t always feel like peace in real life.
Laura shares what changed when she hit midlife, lost her job, and finally had to face the question so many people avoid: Is this really the life I want? We talk about burnout, identity, hustle culture, and the small shifts that can help you notice your own life again before it passes in a blur.
If you’ve been stuck in routine, feeling numb, or wondering why a “good” life still feels heavy, this episode will give you a lot to think about. I also ask Laura about redefining success, setting better boundaries, and why real joy often looks much simpler than we expect.
About the Guest
Laura Marie is a coach and guide who helps women question old expectations, reconnect with their values, and build a life that feels more honest, spacious, and fully their own.
Key Timestamps
0:02 - I welcome Laura Marie and we begin with the hidden emptiness behind a “successful” life
2:32 - Laura describes the quiet voice asking, “Is this all there is?”
7:31 - The signs she was living on autopilot for years
13:38 - What to do when you can’t leave your job but know something needs to change
16:24 - What burnout and overwhelm looked like in everyday life
21:08 - Why core values matter when you don’t know what you want
28:53 - The moment losing her job forced her to question success
34:20 - How she began redefining freedom, joy, and fulfillment
40:17 - What helped her stay committed when doubt showed up
47:07 - Why so many people stay stuck in the hustle cycle
53:18 - Laura’s starting point for anyone who feels trapped on autopilot
Laura's Resources:
@livingwildawake on Facebook and Instagram
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