#087 Tama Kieves: A Harvard Lawyer's Radical Path to True Fulfillment

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What if everything you've been told about success is actually holding you back? In this eye-opening conversation with Harvard-trained lawyer turned spiritual entrepreneur Tama Kieves, we unveil why "being practical" might be the most impractical decision you'll ever make for your happiness.

Feeling empty at the peak of achievement isn't just common—it's a wake-up call. Tama reveals the counterintuitive truth that 68% of high achievers report feeling trapped in their success, and shares her radical approach to breaking free from conventional thinking. Her provocative advice to "stop being so damn practical" isn't just bold—it's backed by Yale neuroscience showing how embracing uncertainty actually supercharges creativity by 53%.

From rewriting limiting beliefs to accessing your hidden genius, this episode delivers transformative insights for anyone who's ever felt successful yet unfulfilled. Discover why your unconventional desires aren't frivolous—they're the encoded roadmap to your most authentic life.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Tama Kieves is a Harvard Law School graduate who left her legal career to help others discover and pursue their true calling. She shares daily inspiration for unconventional achievers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube @TamaKieves. Her latest book, Learning to Trust Yourself, explores how limiting beliefs can shape our reality—and how to overcome them. Her work has been featured in a TEDx talk and highlighted by publications like Oprah Magazine.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TamaKievesAuthor/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamakieves
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamakieves
YouTube - @TamaKieves

👨‍💻 People & Other Mentions

Learning to Trust Yourself - Tama's latest book about overcoming limiting beliefs
Thriving Through Uncertainty - Another book by Tama mentioned in the conversation
A Course in Miracles - A spiritual program Tama teaches, focused on living in love instead of fear
TEDx Talk: "You Can't Plan an Inspired Life" - Tama's TEDx talk mentioned in the introduction
Free CBT - iOS App recommended by Cody for cognitive behavioral therapy
Jim Carrey - Mentioned for his quote about fame
Inspired Self Dialogues - Tama's free tool for undoing fear or negativity

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Chapters

1. The Radical Shift: Stop Being Practical (00:00:00)

2. Introduction: Rethinking the Traditional Path to Success (00:00:25)

3. The Empty Success Syndrome: When Achievement Feels Hollow (00:01:46)

4. From Law Partner to Spiritual Guide: Tama's Awakening Moment Can We Warn Others Before They're Trapped? (00:02:26)

5. The Emerging Paradigm Shift: From External Validation to Inner Meaning (00:05:21)

6. Breaking Free From All-or-Nothing Thinking: Small Steps Toward Authenticity (00:06:44)

7. Transformational Journeys: The Real Shift Happens Within (00:11:45)

8. The Bold Challenge: Stop Being So Damn Practical (00:15:36)

9. The Scary Leap: Trusting Yourself When Society Sets the Rules (00:16:24)

10. Cultivating Self-Trust: The Two Essential Shifts (00:18:28)

11. When Authors Write for Self-Healing: The Power of Shared Struggle (00:21:27)

12. Blocking Your Genius: How Self-Criticism Silences Innovation (00:22:37)

13. From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cody's Personal Journey (00:24:41)

14. The Red Shoes Story: How Childhood Beliefs Shape Our Reality (00:28:09)

15. The High-Low Effect: How We Remember Experiences (00:33:43)

16. Breaking Free From Negative Thought Patterns: The CBT Approach (00:34:45)

17. Uncertainty as a Transformative Force: Finding Strength in the Unknown (00:35:27)

18. The Neuroscience of Uncertainty: Yale Research on Creativity (00:39:00)

19. Reframing Uncertainty: From Fear to Growth Opportunity (00:39:42)

20. Beyond Single Moments: Uncertainty as Ongoing Practice (00:41:15)

21. The Inspired Self Dialogues: A Free Tool for Transforming Fear (00:42:22)

22. The Final Message: Your Desires Are Not Frivolous (00:44:29)

23. Conclusion: Authentic Happiness First, Success Follows (00:46:08)

24. Resources and Connection: Learning to Trust Yourself (00:46:19)

25. Outro: Your Greatest Security Lies in Trusting Your Authentic Path (00:47:44)

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