#169: Why Reaching Your Goals Hasn’t Brought You Fulfillment with June Suepunpuck | AKA Joy Guide June)

Are you one of the few who actually pursued your dreams? Only to discover that there is no such thing as "arriving". You don't get to the other side. Your dream isn't something you achieve...it turns out. So what happens next?In this episode, I sit down with June Suepunpuck, also known as the Joy Guide June, for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when chasing your dreams leaves you feeling empty, burned out, and questioning everything you thought you wanted.Together, we explore the messy middle—that liminal space between who you thought you were and who you’re becoming.June shares her personal journey, from following the “right” path and achieving success on paper to experiencing profound loss, burnout, and eventually, a radical rethinking of what true joy means. She opens up about the importance of letting go of old identities, facing uncomfortable truths, and un-learning the pressure to prove your worth.This conversation is full of warmth, humor, and wisdom and is all about finding alignment, building community (even through adult friendship struggles!), and navigating all the unexpected twists of personal transformation.If you’re wondering why reaching your goals hasn’t brought you the fulfillment you imagined—or if you’re craving permission to step into the next chapter with more honesty and joy—this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why chasing the “dream” or "performing success" doesn’t deliver joy or fulfillment—and what truly doesHow to recognize when you’ve outgrown your current path and the courage it takes to choose something more true to who you areFinding joy as a practice, not a destination, especially as a creative, empath, or entrepreneurEmbracing “the messy middle” and learning that real transformation rarely looks picture-perfectWhy community, vulnerability, and the willingness to be witnessed are essential (and healing) for creative, soul-led leadersLinks:Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action PlanVisit: https://www.boss-goddess.coIG:@boss_goddess.coIG:@bossgoddessbarsiPinterest: @bossgoddessbarsiMore from June Suepunpuck:@joyguidejune: INSTAGRAM & SUBSTACKLinkedIn: @JuneSuepunpuckVisit: https://www.joyguidejune.com/More episodes on this topic:Ep.169 - How To Start An Intuitive Business w/ Carrie MurrayEp.73 -Let Go Of Losing Weight To Instead Create What Brings You Joy w/ Camille MartinEp.112 - The Key To Purpose Is Living Joyfully - GUIDED MEDITATIONThank you so much for listening! If you loved this episode, please consider becoming a follower on Apple Podcasts by clicking the plus + sign or become a subscriber on Spotify by clicking the “follow button” or wherever you enjoy listening to this podcast so you don’t miss any new episodes!Mentioned in this episode:FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action PlanI’m here to tell you that…most successful podcasters did not begin with video- they started with audio and grew from there. Start mapping out your aligned starting point right now with my FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan! Because podcasting works best when it’s serving you. Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan