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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 25 MIN

136. When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Like Enough

from Live Your True Self · host Nemisha Patel Owen

What do you do when the very expectations that made you successful start to burn you out? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on a heartbreakingly familiar theme among inspiring, deeply committed leaders: the feeling of falling short and failing in your role. When you hit a roadblock, your high-achieving brain immediately wants to “fix” and action its way out of the feeling. But you cannot solve an identity crisis from the mind that created it or with more to do. Inside the episode we explore: The Perfectionism Shield: Why we mistake a temporary mistake for a permanent flaw in our leadership. Redefining "Your Best": How to judge your efforts by today’s resources, not a laboratory standard. The Pivot from 'How' to 'Who': The exact question required to move out of fear and back into alignment. A Guided Somatic Release: A practical, real-time breathing exercise to release tension and quiet a loud mind. Remind yourself that you’re doing your best and that’s enough. If you’re currently going through a tough season where you feel like you're falling short of who you're meant to be, you’re not alone. Take a deep breath… and let’s connect within. 👉🏽 Ready to go deeper on your spiritual growth journey? Here’s how we can stay connected and grow together:  Book a Free Clarity Call for 1:1 Mindset Coaching   🔗 Connect on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaLifewithNemisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemisha.patelowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemishapatelowen/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nemisha.patelowen Website: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com For full show notes and more, visit: https://www.nemishapatelowen.com/podcasts/live-your-true-self

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