Modern success can humble your nervous system fast. Especially when your life looks “perfect” on paper, but your body feels flat, restless, or quietly done.
Silvia Resnik unpacks the hidden ache so many high-achieving women carry: doing everything “right” and still feeling unfulfilled. We explore the subtle signs of misalignment, how productivity becomes a coping strategy, and why nervous system safety is often the missing piece behind burnout and people-pleasing.
We also get into what it actually looks like to rebuild self-trust without blowing up your whole life—tiny, brave choices that bring you back to your truth, your joy, and a life that feels like yours again.
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We talk about:
04:20 - The quiet signs you’re out of alignment (even if your life looks great)
08:10 - Why high-achieving women disconnect from themselves first
12:45 - The nervous system side of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning
17:30 - Identity shifts: who you become when you stop performing your life
22:10 - Purpose vs. productivity: Building a life that actually energizes you
27:05 - Rewriting the “good girl” script without burning your life down
33:40 - How Maasai wisdom reframes fulfillment, community, and courage
40:15 - The difference between fear that protects you vs. fear that traps you
46:20 - Small daily choices that rebuild self-trust and emotional safety
Questions answered in this episode:
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Why do so many “successful” women still feel unfulfilled?
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What are the subtle warning signs that your life is misaligned?
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How do you tell the difference between burnout and lack of purpose?
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Why does the “perfect life” often feel emotionally numb?
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What role does the nervous system play in staying stuck?
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How do you begin changing your life without detonating everything?
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What does it actually look like to rebuild self-trust?
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How can women stop outsourcing their decisions to other people’s expectations?
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What wisdom from Maasai culture most changes how women approach fulfillment?
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How do you handle the fear, guilt, or judgment that comes with choosing yourself?
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