Episode 7: We’re Not Failing…Right? Redefining Success

Hosts: Jane Doerman & Jordan Johnstone Guest: Cheyanne Skeldon Are we actually failing… or are we just measuring our lives with the wrong ruler? In this episode, Jane and Jordan sit down with certified LifePlan coach Cheyanne Skeldon to unpack the pressure so many women feel to constantly achieve, produce, and prove. Some days you accomplish a lot and still feel behind. Other days you’re barely hanging on and wondering how everyone else seems so confident. This conversation challenges the idea that success is about trophies, titles, or checking every box—and invites you to consider that maybe the definition you’re chasing doesn’t even fit your season anymore. Together, we explore what it looks like to redefine success in a way that aligns with your real life, your current capacity, and your deeper purpose. In This Episode: Why it’s so hard to feel like we’ve done “enough” The exhausting reality of shifting goalposts Comparison, capacity guilt, and invisible expectations How success changes in different seasons of life The difference between purpose and performance One practical step you can take today to redefine success Why “whose you are” matters more than “who you are” Small wins that don’t show up on Instagram—but absolutely count We also wrap the episode with our signature segment, Unqualified Advice, where we tackle modern dilemmas like inbox overwhelm, fake-it-till-you-make-it culture, and whether binge-watching counts as strategic downtime. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why doesn’t this feel like enough?” — this episode is for you. Connect with Cheyanne Skeldon: Website: https://cheyanneskeldon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheyanneskeldon/?hl=en  Connect With Us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatevenisthispodcast/ If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who might need permission to breathe—and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Life is messy. Chaos is real. And maybe… we’re not failing after all. WHAT EVEN IS THIS?!