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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 47 MIN

Identity Crisis: The Epidemic No One Talks About

from HC Leadership Podcast : Forged in Fire Led with Purpose · host Kyle Matousek and Kerry Henderson

In this raw and honest conversation, Kyle and Kerry unpack why so many of us feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected even while “checking all the boxes.” They dive into the versions of ourselves people see, why some think we’re kind and others think we’re a jerk, and how boundaries, burnout, and life experience shape who we become.Anchored around Mother Teresa’s quote, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family,” this episode explores how our culture pushes performance, titles, and image while neglecting character, kindness, and the quiet work inside the four walls of our home. Kyle and Kerry talk through identity drift, the pull of social media, resentment, overcommitment, and the exhaustion of trying to be excellent at everything.Most importantly, they walk listeners through how to reclaim identity, redefine success, rebuild capacity, and return to what truly fulfills us: presence, intentional relationships, family, compassion, and a life that feels like your own not one the world told you to chase.A powerful, grounding episode that invites listeners to slow down, take inventory, and start living on purpose again.

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In this raw and honest conversation, Kyle and Kerry unpack why so many of us feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected even while “checking all the boxes.” They dive into the versions of ourselves people see, why some think we’re kind and others think...

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