The Thriving Mindset: Evidence-Based Happiness with Dr. Wendy O'Connor. (Epi. #257)

Share your Thoughts about this EpisodeDesigning a Life That Feels Worth LivingMoving Beyond Autopilot with Dr. Wendy O’ConnorOmni Mindfulness Podcast — Episode #257You can be successful, capable, and high-functioning — and still feel quietly unfulfilled.In this episode, Shilpa is joined by Dr. Wendy O’Connor, Stanford-trained positive psychologist and success coach for women entrepreneurs, to explore what positive psychology calls languishing — that in-between state where life works… but doesn’t feel meaningful.This conversation invites listeners to question inherited definitions of success, recognize the cost of living on autopilot, and begin designing a life aligned with what truly matters — without burning everything down.In This Episode, We Explore:What languishing is — and why it’s not failureHow high achievers get stuck living by default instead of designThe difference between stress reduction and fulfillmentWhy awareness is the first step toward meaningful changeHow to move off autopilot with intention and compassionA Question to Reflect On:Where in your life are things working — but not feeling meaningful?🧭 For Founders in TransitionThis episode also introduces Founder’s Why Compass™, a new guided reflection app created for founders and aspiring founders navigating pivots, identity shifts, or redefining success.Designed to help you:Reconnect with your deeper whyMake decisions from presence, not pressureStay anchored through change🌱 Founding Fee (limited time): One-year early supporter access as the app continues to evolve.👉 Explore the Founder’s Why Compass™ https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Listen now on Omni Mindfulness Available on all major podcast platforms.Your pause is your compass. 💛FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeSPI (Smart Passive Income) Earn smart passive income while you relax or work! Level up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter