In this soul-stirring episode of Beneath the Surface, Sean DeLaney invites you into a deeper conversation about something every human must face—suffering.

Unlike most self-help content that offers quick fixes or tips to “overcome” pain, this episode cuts through the noise. It won’t give you shortcuts. Instead, it guides you into a new, more powerful relationship with suffering—one that can awaken the soul, deepen your life, and reveal truths you didn’t know you were ready for.

We explore suffering not as something to avoid, numb, or bypass—but as a sacred companion that, when embraced, holds the potential for radical growth and clarity.

Drawing from the wisdom of Carl Jung, Viktor Frankl, Rainer Maria Rilke, James Hollis, and more, this episode breaks down three types of suffering:

• Inevitable Suffering – the necessary pain of being human
• Destructive Suffering – the pain we perpetuate by avoiding what’s real
• Sacred Suffering – the pain that initiates transformation

You’ll learn why most people unknowingly amplify their suffering by resisting what must be felt, and how shifting that resistance into curiosity can completely change the trajectory of your life.

Sean shares powerful quotes, poetic reflections, and real-world insights that will help you move through your own pain with greater awareness and dignity. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating grief, confusion, heartbreak, transition—or simply seeking a deeper, truer life.

If you’re ready to stop running from suffering and begin making meaning from it—this episode is for you.

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In a world that tells us to measure our worth by what we do, it’s easy to confuse our roles, titles, and achievements for who we are. But what happens when the job changes, the title disappears, or the success fades? Who are you beneath all of that?

In this episode, we go beneath the surface to explore the truth about identity—why tying your self-worth to external success creates a fragile life, and how to build an identity rooted in values, presence, and essence.

• Why success-based identity creates burnout and emotional instability
• How labels, even positive ones, limit your growth and potential
• How to create a personal code that grounds you in who you truly are

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We live in a world desperate to be seen, but rarely do we slow down enough to truly see one another.

In this soul-stirring episode, Sean DeLaney explores the quiet, transformative power of presence, attention, and attunement. You’ll discover that seeing others isn’t just a relational skill, it’s a transformative act. One that can heal, connect, elevate, and awaken the humanity in us all.

We’ll explore:

• Why presence is the most profound form of recognition
• The difference between transactional attention and soulful seeing
• Cultural and spiritual practices like “Sawubona” and “Namaste” that honor the sacredness of others
• How to become an illuminator, not a diminisher, in people’s lives
• What happens when we witness others into their own becoming

You’ll hear quotes and insights from Simone Weil, Maria Popova, David Brooks, Peter Kaufman, and more—all pointing to one truth: the quality of your attention is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” — Simone Weil

If you’ve ever felt unseen, or you’re ready to offer others the kind of presence that changes lives, this episode is for you.

🌐 Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com
📚 Get my latest books, tools & coaching SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com
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If this resonates, share it with a friend who’s walking a similar path.

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I am Sean DeLaney, the executive performance coach with over a decade of experience working with CEOs, executives, and leadership teams, guiding them beyond traditional definitions of success.

Interested in working together? https://seandelaneycoaching.com