STUCK IN HUSTLE CULTURE? Learn the 4-STEP STRATEGIC RESET framework to END BURNOUT, activate your brain's creative mode (Default Mode Network), and TRADE EXHAUSTION FOR CLARITY. In Homecoming Episode 17, host Sandra reveals why pressing pause is your most powerful move for breakthrough success.🔗 FULL PODCAST: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M🎧SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzK⏱ CHAPTERS (Click to Navigate):00:00 The Treadmill Analogy- Modern Burnout01:30 Welcome& This Episode's Purpose02:15 From Hustle Culture to Strategic Reset05:00 Neuroscience Behind Resets(DMN Explained)20:00 Real Cost of Never Pausing35:00 The 4-Step Strategic Reset Framework35:00 STEP 1:The Audit - Find What Drains You41:00 STEP 2:The Detachment - Digital Fast Method45:00 STEP 3:The Insight - Activate Breakthrough Mode48:00 STEP 4:The Re-engagement - Map Your Return55:00 Your Action Plan& Final Empowerment🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:•Why "The Strategic Pause" = Strength, NOT failure•How your brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) generates creative breakthroughs•The 3 hidden costs of burnout most people miss•Exact framework to reset your career/life in 4 steps•Personal story of recovering from 5-job burnout•How to implement a "Digital Fast" for mental clarity📌 ABOUT THIS SERIES:This is Homecoming series Episode 17- part of our journey back to authentic success without burnout. Host Sandra (medical scientist) combines neuroscience with real-life strategies.👇 YOUR TURN - 3 ACTIONS:1. SUBSCRIBE + 🔔 for more unfiltered truths2. COMMENT "My Step 1 Audit: ______" (Share what you're changing)3. SHARE with 1 friend who needs this reset⚠ Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.

What is the sound of someone truly seeing you? It’s not in the big declarations—it’s in the quiet “I knew you’d need this” or the 2 AM “I’m here.” This episode is for anyone who’s found family in unexpected places… or is still waiting to find theirs.I’m Sandra, a medical scientist and host of The Unfiltered Truths Podcast, and in this raw conversation, I share:✅ The 3 pillars of chosen family—and why it’s not a “Plan B”✅ How to build a psychological safety net with friends who become family✅ Why chosen family is linked to longer, happier lives (backed by science)✅ Practical steps to create, recognize, and honor these bondsIf you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room, this is your invitation to come home—to the family you choose.---📌 CHAPTERS:0:00 - The quiet sound of being seen1:51 - When my life fell apart3:56 - What is chosen family?6:57 - “Chosen family is not a Plan B”8:24 - 3 pillars of chosen family11:23 - How to build your own13:44 - Name your needs15:02 - The art of receiving love17:01 - Rituals that keep you connected18:17 - Your takeaway#chosenfamily #foundfamily #mentalhealth #relationships #podcast #friendship #familyyouchoose #emotionalintelligence #belonging #youarenotalone #healingjourney #fyp #deepconversations #realchat #unfilteredtruths---🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzKRSS: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M📢 ABOUT UNFILTERED TRUTHS:Real talk about life’s beautiful, messy, and heart-breaking parts. Here, raw truth builds resilience. If you’re looking to belong and grow—you’re home.⚠ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

Do you achieve a major goal but immediately ask, "What's next?" instead of feeling happy? You're not alone. In this episode of our Homecoming series, we're tearing up the invisible "contracts" that make us feel guilty for experiencing joy. It's time to write yourself an internal permission slip.In this episode, you'll discover:· The 3 "Invisible Clauses" that steal your joy: The Striver's Clause, The Caretaker's Clause, and The Vigilante Clause.· Why your brain tells you that happiness must be earned through struggle.· A powerful guide to writing yourself a "Permission Slip" to feel worthy of your own happiness.· The hidden costs of these silent rules—from emotional burnout to losing your sense of self.· Practical ways to embody joy immediately (like leaving the dishes in the sink to watch the sunset).If you’re feeling the pressure to be productive, help everyone, or stay constantly vigilant, this is your sign to stop. Your permission to be happy starts now.CHAPTERS:0:00- The Big Question0:44- Welcome to Unfiltered Truths1:54- The Thanksgiving Analogy3:09- My Personal Breakthrough Story5:01- Breaking Down the 3 Invisible Clauses11:02- How to Revoke the Clauses & Claim Joy15:51- The Real Cost of These Rules17:41- Your Signed Permission Slip---ABOUT THE UNFILTERED TRUTHS:We have real conversations about the heart-breaking,beautiful, and messy parts of life. I’m Sandra, your host and a medical scientist, and here we believe raw truth builds resilience. Subscribe to join a community where you can belong and grow.🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://youtube.com/@TheUnfilteredTruthsUG?si=kz1hgG_MjL3lS2lJ🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M?view=apps&sort=popularity🎧 FIND US ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzKDisclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.--- #SelfWorth #Happiness #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #Mindfulness #Joy #SelfSabotage #BurnoutRecovery #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalWellness #PersonalDevelopment #PermissionSlip #InvisibleRules #StriversClause #CaretakerClause #WorthyOfJoy #UnfilteredTruths #HomecomingSeries