Feeling emotionally stuck, like you're just spinning your wheels no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Joey Toth and top creatives open up about the quiet weight of burnout, self-doubt, and overwhelm. Instead of pushing harder, they chose to pause—just long enough to breathe, name what they were feeling, and shift their perspective. It wasn’t about being perfect; it was about being real. By making small, intentional choices—like reframing setbacks and staying present—they found new energy in places they’d overlooked. Turns out, moving forward starts with paying attention. Sometimes the smallest shift inside can spark the biggest change outside.

Quotes:

• "Be you, be bold, be proud. Bold does not mean being pretentious or arrogant. It's just being bold and being proud."
• "You do not have to recreate who you are. Please don't think you have to recreate who you are, because all of you are beautiful."
• "We are all creators of love and life, and we can make others happy with the work we do, and we can bring joy to our own lives at the same time."

Key Takeaways:

• Conduct a personal "authenticity audit" by identifying one area where you're not being true to yourself and create a specific plan to align your actions with your genuine self.

• Practice the "moment breathing" technique: When feeling overwhelmed, pause, take three deep breaths, and ask yourself "What do I need right now to stay grounded?

• Write three positive affirmations that challenge your current fears and post them where you'll see them daily, replacing negative self-talk with empowering statements.

• Reach out to one person in your professional network this week with the sole intention of offering support, not seeking personal gain.

• Spend 15 minutes documenting your personal definition of success, focusing on what truly matters to you—not what others expect or demand.

Episode Timeline:

[00:00] Why being real beats being perfect every time

[03:48] Building real trust without micromanaging

[09:55] Fear shows up but so does your strength

[18:09] Every day is a shot to do something that matters

[28:19] Own your energy and the mess-ups too

[35:41] You get to decide what success looks like

Conclusion:

Growth—both personal and professional—starts with learning to move past self-doubt and emotional blocks by being honest with yourself and others. When people face their fears, accept what makes them different, and define success in their own way, they often discover new strength and clarity. Real progress comes not from getting everything right, but from staying aware, being consistent, and showing up with honesty. In the end, it's not about meeting someone else's standards, but about building a life and career that feel real and meaningful.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/