Burning the Plaques: Releasing Achievement Identity to Find Your Soul's Purpose

What would it be like to let go of the titles, the awards, and the accolades to make space for who you are becoming, which is who, deep down, you already are?In this rich and deeply moving conversation, Jessie is joined by Michael Tender Heart Denmeade, faculty member at the Purpose Guides Institute, longtime therapist, fire keeper, and vision quest guide. Drawing on 40+ years of participation in indigenous ceremonial traditions, Michael shares wisdom about what it means to live from the soul.In this episode, you'll hear:Why Michael held a sacred ceremony to burn his professional awards and what that freed in himHow culture conditions high achievers to seek recognition through achievement rather than through beingThe necessity of creating space to discover our true purposeWhy purpose isn't something we need to find outside of ourselves, it’s the jewel at the center of our being How to begin reconnecting with your deeper self even when you're working long hours with a full family lifeThis episode is for any lawyer or high achiever who senses that what they've built may no longer be what they're meant for and who wonders what it would look like to listen more deeply to the longing of their soul. About Michael Tender Heart Denmeade:Michael serves as faculty at the Purpose Guides Institute and has worked as a therapist for many years. He currently serves as a mentor, fire keeper, and vision quest guide, drawing on indigenous ceremonial wisdom he has received over four decades from elders. To connect with Michael, reach out to Jessie at [email protected] for his contact information.Resources & Links Mentioned:The ⁠Purpose Guides Institute⁠