Episode 4: Finding Your Way Back To Yourself
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Ever notice how life can look “together” on the outside while something essential feels off inside? Keith Leonard unpacks identity drift—the quiet shift from intention to obligation—and shows how stress, social gravity, and emotional fatigue can slowly rewrite who you think you are. We go beyond motivation and into mechanics, exploring the brain’s survival wiring, the emotional cost of constant performance, and the subtle ways environments tune your values without asking permission.
We chart the early warning signals: when your wins feel flat, when micro self-betrayals stack up, when roles swallow your worth, and when your inner dialogue goes quiet. Then we introduce the Drift Protocol, a simple three-step rhythm to bring you back to center. Step one: pause to restore orientation and see the gap without judgment. Step two: reconnect with your chosen identity by remembering intention in your body, not just in your mind. Step three: recalibrate with small, integrity-rich actions that create tangible evidence of who you’ve decided to be.
Along the way, Keith reframes drift as feedback, not failure. You don’t need to rebuild yourself from scratch; you need to remember, rechoose, and reinforce. Expect practical prompts, real examples, and a compassionate tone that meets you where you are—busy, maybe tired, but ready to feel alive again. If your calendar is full and your heart feels empty, this conversation offers a compass and a path home.
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Chapters
1. Episode 4: Finding Your Way Back To Yourself (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Core Premise (00:00:16)
3. Defining Identity Drift (00:00:35)
4. Adaptation Versus Authenticity (00:02:16)
5. The Three Currents Of Drift (00:06:25)
6. Early Warning Signs (00:12:54)
7. The Drift Protocol (00:22:30)
8. Mastery Through Gentle Correction (00:28:16)
9. Next Steps And Community Invites (00:30:34)
10. Closing And Review Request (00:30:46)
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