Why Chasing Success Won’t Make You Happy (And What to Do Instead)

Have you ever hit the milestone — the job, the house, the title — and five minutes later found yourself asking, “What’s next?”

That’s the trap of chasing success. It feels like you’re moving forward, but inside you’re stuck on a treadmill of never-enough.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
• Why chasing external success always leaves you empty (dopamine loops, comparison, hedonic adaptation)
• The real difference between happiness and fulfillment (and why only one lasts)
• How to shift from chasing to being success — so you feel worthy, aligned, and magnetic right now
• Simple daily practices to embody success without waiting for the next milestone

👉 Tune in if you:
• Feel outwardly “successful” but inwardly unfulfilled
• Keep raising the bar without ever stopping to celebrate
• Want to stop running from lack and start creating from alignment
• Are ready to redefine success on your terms

🌟 Soulful Success Academy — Doors NOW Open!
If you’re craving deep transformation, this flagship group coaching program is for you. In 3 months, you’ll go from:

❌ Stuck, unsure, and overwhelmed → ✅ Clear, confident, and unstoppable
❌ Living on autopilot → ✅ Living in alignment with your authentic vision
❌ Doubting yourself → ✅ Building unshakable self-worth, confidence, and resilience

Inside You’ll Get:
✔ 6 transformational modules: Vision, Self-Worth, Confidence, Boundaries, Action, and Resilience
✔ Bi-weekly live group coaching sessions for personalized support + accountability
✔ Daily coaching + support between sessions
✔ Proven tools + frameworks you’ll return to for life
✔ 2 private coaching sessions with me (exclusive founding member bonus!)

💫 Enrollment is open for a limited time — spots are capped.
👉 Apply now → https://soulfulsuccessacademy.ca/application

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If You’re Feeling Unfulfilled (or Craving More), Listen to This | I Pivoted in My 40s

Have you ever looked around at your life — the career, the home, the achievements — and thought: “Why do I still feel so empty?”

I get it, because I’ve been there too. After following all the rules, climbing the ladder, and checking the boxes, I still found myself unfulfilled. That’s when I realized success as we’ve been taught to define it isn’t enough.

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons from my own journey of redefining success — and how you can reset, realign, and finally create a life that feels good on the inside and the outside.

✨ If this resonates, here are 2 ways to go deeper with me right now:

🔥 The Ignite Your Light Summit: Live Fully Now (Sept 13–14)
A 2-day virtual reset designed to help you realign and reclaim the life you’re meant for.

For just $25 you’ll get:
✔ Lifetime access to all replays
✔ A powerful summit workbook
✔ A bonus integration session with me

Over two days, you’ll learn how to:
• Beat burnout and bring your spark back
• Parent with presence (without losing yourself)
• Rebuild balance from the inside out
• Deepen your relationships
• Use challenges as a catalyst for growth

🎟 Save your seat here → https://go.anitarombough.com/igniteyourlight_Sept2025

🌟 Soulful Success Academy — Doors NOW Open!
If you’re craving deep transformation, this flagship group coaching program is for you. In 3 months, you’ll go from:

❌ Stuck, unsure, and overwhelmed → ✅ Clear, confident, and unstoppable
❌ Living on autopilot → ✅ Living in alignment with your authentic vision
❌ Doubting yourself → ✅ Building unshakable self-worth, confidence, and resilience

Inside You’ll Get:
✔ 6 transformational modules: Vision, Self-Worth, Confidence, Boundaries, Action, and Resilience
✔ Bi-weekly live group coaching sessions for personalized support + accountability
✔ Daily coaching + support between sessions
✔ Proven tools + frameworks you’ll return to for life
✔ 2 private coaching sessions with me (exclusive founding member bonus!)

💫 Enrollment is open for a limited time — spots are capped.
👉 Apply now → https://soulfulsuccessacademy.ca/application

#RedefineSuccess #FeelingUnfulfilled #LifePivot #SoulfulSuccess #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLiving #fulfillment #lifepivot #pivot #startingover #alignedliving #lifecoaching #cravingmore #happinessjourney

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🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
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Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
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Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to finally live the life you’ve been craving? Here’s the truth: waiting has a cost. Every moment you delay stepping into your future self is a moment you reinforce your current path.

In this episode, I share an inspirational reframe from Benjamin Hardy’s Be Your Future Self Now, along with powerful truths from my own experience — plus a simple journal exercise — to help you stop waiting and start living fully today.

👉 Watch this if you:

• Feel like life is passing you by while you keep saying “someday”
• Struggle with second-guessing or waiting for the stars to align
• Want practical steps to close the gap between who you are now and who you want to be
• Are ready to start making choices your future self will thank you for

🔥 The Ignite Your Light Summit: Live Fully Now (Sept 13–14)
A 2-day virtual event designed to help you reset, realign, and reclaim the life you’re meant for.

For just $25 you’ll get:
✔ Lifetime access to all replays
✔ A powerful summit workbook
✔ A bonus integration session with me

🎟 Save your seat here → https://go.anitarombough.com/igniteyourlight_Sept2025

🌟 Soulful Success Academy — Doors NOW Open!
If you’re craving deeper transformation, Soulful Success Academy is your next step. Over 3 months, you’ll build unshakable self-worth, confidence, boundaries, and resilience while crafting your authentic vision for life.

💫 Enrollment is open for a limited time — and spots are capped. Don’t wait. Your future self will thank you.
👉 Apply now → https://soulfulsuccessacademy.ca/application

Support the show

🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
My signature 12-week group life coaching experience.
Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
👉 APPLY NOW (We start soon!!)

💼 Successful Soulpreneur
Grow a purpose-driven, profitable biz in my high-touch coaching container.
👉 Apply Now

🔥 Private 1:1 Coaching
Six months. Deep transformation. Serious momentum.
👉 Apply Here

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Are you constantly tired, juggling a million roles, and still asking yourself: “Why don’t I feel like me anymore?” Chances are, you’ve slipped into survival mode without even realizing it.

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 sneaky ways you might be stuck in survival mode — and most importantly, how to shift out of it so you can start feeling like YOU again.

✨ If this resonates, here are 2 ways to go deeper with me right now:

🔥 The Ignite Your Light Summit: Live Fully Now (Sept 13–14)

A 2-day virtual event designed to help you reset, realign, and reclaim the life you’re meant for.

For just $25 you’ll get:
✔ Lifetime access to all replays
✔ A powerful summit workbook
✔ A bonus integration session with me

Over two days, you’ll learn how to:

• Beat burnout and bring your spark back
• Parent with presence (without losing yourself)
• Rebuild balance from the inside out
• Deepen your relationships
• Turn stress into strength and use discomfort as a superpower

🎟 Save your seat here → https://go.anitarombough.com/igniteyourlight_Sept2025

🌟 Soulful Success Academy — Doors NOW Open!

If you’re ready for more than a quick reset — if you’re craving deep transformation — Soulful Success Academy is open for enrollment right now.

This 3-month group coaching experience will take you from:
❌ Stuck, unsure, and overwhelmed → ✅ Clear, confident, and unstoppable
❌ Living on autopilot → ✅ Living in alignment with your authentic vision
❌ Doubting yourself → ✅ Building unshakable self-worth, confidence, and resilience

Inside You’ll Get:

✔ 6 transformational modules: Vision, Self-Worth, Confidence, Boundaries, Action, and Resilience
✔ Bi-weekly live group coaching sessions with me for personalized support + accountability
✔ Daily access to expert coaching and support between sessions
✔ Proven tools, exercises, and frameworks you’ll return to again and again — long after the program ends
✔ 2 private coaching sessions with me (exclusive round bonus!)

💫 Enrollment is open for a limited time — and spots are capped. Don’t wait. Your future self will thank you.
👉 Apply now → https://soulfulsuccessacademy.ca/application

Support the show

🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
My signature 12-week group life coaching experience.
Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
👉 APPLY NOW (We start soon!!)

💼 Successful Soulpreneur
Grow a purpose-driven, profitable biz in my high-touch coaching container.
👉 Apply Now

🔥 Private 1:1 Coaching
Six months. Deep transformation. Serious momentum.
👉 Apply Here

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The Manifestation Portal You’re Missing: What You Need to Know About Lion’s Gate

What if the Universe gave you a cosmic window to accelerate your manifestations—and it’s open right now?

In this episode, we’re diving into the Lion’s Gate Portal—an ancient energetic alignment packed with spiritual upgrades, soul-level clarity, and next-level manifestation power. You'll learn what it is, how it might be impacting your body and energy field, and exactly how to work with it to call in your most authentic, aligned, and abundant life.

0:00 Intro

2:06 Free Activation Workshop

2:20 What is the Lionsgate Poral and why it matters

5:33 5 Ways it Might be Impacting your Energy Right Now

8:06 How to Harness This Energy to Support Your Growth and Alignment

10:05 A personal invitation to join me for a guided Lion’s Gate activation on the most powerful day of the year

✨ Join Me for the FREE Lionsgate Activation Workshop!
📅 Date: August 8 | 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM ET | 💻 Live on Zoom
We'll harness the energetic magic of the Lionsgate Portal to regulate your nervous system, release old blocks, and call in more abundance.
🔗 Register here: https://go.anitarombough.com/lionsgate

🔥 The IGNITE YOUR LIGHT SUMMIT is back — and this time, it’s all about creating a life that truly lights you up.

If you’ve been craving more — more clarity, more connection, more joy — this virtual event is your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign.

Over two powerful days, we’ll explore themes like:
🧠 Mindset shifts and practices that change everything
💖 Nurturing healthy, fulfilling relationships
🌿 Simple ways to support your wellness
✨ And so much more to help you feel grounded, energized, and excited about your life again.

Just $25 for lifetime access to the summit videos — a small but mighty investment in YOU.

📅 Dates and speaker lineup coming soon!
👉 Join the waitlist to get first dibs: https://go.anitarombough.com/igniteyourlight_waitlist

Let this be the spark that reignites your light — and your next chapter.

🎙️ Anita CHAT | Ep. 100 Giveaway 🎉
Rate + review the pod on Apple or Spotify by Sept 1, screenshot before submitting + email it to info@anitarombough.com to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

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🎙️ Anita CHAT | Ep. 100 Giveaway 🎉
Rate + review the pod on Apple or Spotify by Sept 1, screenshot before submitting + email it to info@anitarombough.com to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
My signature 12-week group life coaching experience.
Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
👉 Join the Waitlist

💼 Successful Soulpreneur
Grow a purpose-driven, profitable biz in my high-touch coaching container.
👉 Apply Now

🔥 Private 1:1 Coaching
Six months. Deep transformation. Serious momentum.
👉 Apply Here

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🎉 We Hit 100 Episodes! 🎉
It’s a quick one—but a meaningful one. Anita CHAT just hit 100 episodes, and I want to say THANK YOU in a fun way…

💛 I’m giving away a $100 Amazon gift card!

To enter:

1. Rate + review the podcast on Apple or Spotify
2. Screenshot before submitting
3. Email it to: info@anitarombough.com

That’s it!
🎁 Deadline: Sept 1
Winner will be contacted shortly after.

Thanks for being part of this beautiful journey. Here’s to 100 more!

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🎙️ Anita CHAT | Ep. 100 Giveaway 🎉
Rate + review the pod on Apple or Spotify by Sept 1, screenshot before submitting + email it to info@anitarombough.com to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
My signature 12-week group life coaching experience.
Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
👉 Join the Waitlist

💼 Successful Soulpreneur
Grow a purpose-driven, profitable biz in my high-touch coaching container.
👉 Apply Now

🔥 Private 1:1 Coaching
Six months. Deep transformation. Serious momentum.
👉 Apply Here

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I Manifested 90% of My Vision Board in 3 Months—But Then THIS Happened (No One Talks About This)

Within just 3 months, I had manifested 90% of my vision board.

But what happened next completely shocked me... and revealed a missing piece that almost no one talks about.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real reason your manifestations may not be landing, even when you're doing all the “right” things. It’s not about mindset. It’s about your nervous system—and whether your body feels safe enough to receive the very things you're calling in.

Whether you're a seasoned manifestor or new to the game, this might be the most important manifestation insight you’ll hear this year.

✨ Join Me for the FREE Lionsgate Activation Workshop!
📅 Date: August 8 | 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM ET | 💻 Live on Zoom
We'll harness the energetic magic of the Lionsgate Portal to regulate your nervous system, release old blocks, and call in more abundance.
🔗 Register here: https://go.anitarombough.com/lionsgate

✨ READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE?

🔥 PRIVATE COACHING: https://forms.gle/JxiBVSxgPcM3EaC28
Apply to work with me 1:1 in a private six-month container that will change your life. Together, we’ll co-create a transformational experience designed to help you align with your purpose, build confidence, and unlock the success and fulfillment you deserve.

🌟 [WAITLIST NOW OPEN] SOULFUL SUCCESS ACADEMY: https://soulfulsuccessacademy.ca/application

This is my flagship signature group life coaching program—a deeply transformative experience for ambitious, heart-centered individuals ready to live with purpose, impact, and prosperity. The next program starts in September, with only 10 spots available. Join the waitlist today!

Learn more about me and my services: https://www.anitarombough.com/

#manifestationtips #visionboardsuccess #mastermanifestor #nervoussystemhealing #energetic alignment #lawofattraction #nervoussystemregulation #safety #manifestingdreamlife #subconsciousblocks #rewiringforsafety #receivemore #spiritualentrepreneur #lionsgateportal #moneyblocks #abundanceblocks

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🎙️ Anita CHAT | Ep. 100 Giveaway 🎉
Rate + review the pod on Apple or Spotify by Sept 1, screenshot before submitting + email it to info@anitarombough.com to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
My signature 12-week group life coaching experience.
Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
👉 Join the Waitlist

💼 Successful Soulpreneur
Grow a purpose-driven, profitable biz in my high-touch coaching container.
👉 Apply Now

🔥 Private 1:1 Coaching
Six months. Deep transformation. Serious momentum.
👉 Apply Here

🌐 Website

🚨 Think your 9-to-5 is secure? Think again.

In today’s world, relying on ONE paycheck from ONE employer is riskier than ever. And that’s why my #1 piece of advice for everyone—yes, YOU—is this:

💡 Start creating something of your own.

Not saying quit your job. But in an economy where layoffs happen overnight, salaries aren’t growing, and costs are skyrocketing, having an extra source of income isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Even better is having an extra source of income that you control.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 game-changing reasons why YOU should be an entrepreneur, even if you’re scared, even if you don’t think you have a business idea, and even if you’re convinced you’re "not that kind of person."

🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step? Join the Ignite Your Light Summit!

If you’ve been dreaming of a business that feels aligned, fulfilling, and profitable, this FREE 2-day live event is for YOU!

🎟️ Save your spot here: https://go.anitarombough.com/igniteyourlight

✅ Learn from 6 powerhouse experts who’ve built successful, soul-aligned businesses.
✅ Gain practical strategies for business growth, financial empowerment, and audience-building.
✅ Tap into your intuition and energy to scale in a way that feels right.

Dates: March 18-19, 2025 | Format: Virtual, LIVE & Interactive (with replays available!)

💡 This event is valued at $997, but you can attend for FREE—don’t miss out!

#Entrepreneurship #SuccessMindset #FinancialFreedom #StartYourBusiness #SideHustle #BeYourOwnBoss #IgniteYourLight #PersonalGrowth #BusinessSuccess #MindsetShift #empowerment #takecontrol #CEOlife #lifeadvice

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🎙️ Anita CHAT | Ep. 100 Giveaway 🎉
Rate + review the pod on Apple or Spotify by Sept 1, screenshot before submitting + email it to info@anitarombough.com to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

🔥 Ignite Your Light Summit — LIVE FULLY NOW
Reset, realign & reclaim the life you’re meant for.
📅 Sept 13–14 | 🕒 1, 2, 3 PM ET daily | 💻 Virtual (recordings included)
🎟 Tickets available — Save your seat

🌟 Soulful Success Academy
My signature 12-week group life coaching experience.
Next round starts Sept. Only 10 spots.
👉 Join the Waitlist

💼 Successful Soulpreneur
Grow a purpose-driven, profitable biz in my high-touch coaching container.
👉 Apply Now

🔥 Private 1:1 Coaching
Six months. Deep transformation. Serious momentum.
👉 Apply Here

🌐 Website