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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 30 MIN

When Success Feels Like a Trap (And What to Do About It)

from The Real Women Real Business Podcast · host Shauna Lynn Simon

In this episode of The Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn talks honestly about what it looks like to keep going—when you’re tired, when you feel pulled in every direction, and when you're not even sure who you're supposed to be showing up as anymore.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, this episode offers a sense of solidarity. A reminder that sometimes, just getting through the day is the work. Shauna Lynn dives into the tension between ambition and burnout, and why so many women feel pulled in a hundred directions. From redefining what success looks like and giving tips on slowing down.Timestamps:(00:00–03:30) – Starting Where You Are(03:31–08:10) – The Mental Load We Carry(08:11–14:00) – Feeling Behind and Questioning It All(14:01–20:20) – Letting Go of Perfection(20:21–30:00) – Owning the Messy MiddleResources:Set up a free Introductory Business Planning Session with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/planLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastTake the CEO Quiz Here: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/ceoquizSet up a Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/successsession 

In this episode of The Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn talks honestly about what it looks like to keep going—when you’re tired, when you feel pulled in every direction, and when you're not even sure who you're supposed to be showing up as anymore.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, this episode offers a sense of solidarity. A reminder that sometimes, just getting through the day is the work. Shauna Lynn dives into the tension between ambition and burnout, and why so many women feel pulled in a hundred directions. From redefining what success looks like and giving tips on slowing down.Timestamps:(00:00–03:30) – Starting Where You Are(03:31–08:10) – The Mental Load We Carry(08:11–14:00) – Feeling Behind and Questioning It All(14:01–20:20) – Letting Go of Perfection(20:21–30:00) – Owning the Messy MiddleResources:Set up a free Introductory Business Planning Session with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/planLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastTake the CEO Quiz Here: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/ceoquizSet up a Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/successsession

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