The Desire You’ve Been Ignoring with Yael Shy

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What if the anxiety you feel is actually pointing you toward the life you really want?This week on I Can Fit That In, host Erin Coupe sits down with Yael Shy for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, ambition, meditation, and reconnecting with desire. Yael shares how a meditation retreat during one of the hardest seasons of her life transformed her relationship with anxiety and helped her uncover a more meaningful way to live and work.Together, they explore why high achievers often chase outcomes that never truly satisfy, how to stop living on autopilot, and why joy has to become part of everyday life instead of something reserved for vacations or milestones.In this episode:- Why the opposite of anxiety might actually be desire- How to stop chasing achievement and start enjoying the process- Small mindfulness practices that can reconnect you to yourselfIf you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from what really matters, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and listen for what’s calling you back to life.Connect with Host Erin Coupe💫Instagram: ⁠@authenticallyec⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠Erin Coupe⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠ErinCoupe.comConnect with Yaelhttps://www.yaelshy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/yaelshy1

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What if the anxiety you feel is actually pointing you toward the life you really want?This week on I Can Fit That In, host Erin Coupe sits down with Yael Shy for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, ambition, meditation, and reconnecting with...

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