What happens when the version of you that "succeeds" isn't actually who you are?
In this episode, I sit down with top-ranked podcast host and personal brand strategist, Matt LeBris to unpack the identity crisis so many high achievers face—losing themselves in performance, people-pleasing, and the pursuit of external validation. From childhood black sheep to top 1% globally ranked podcast host, Matt shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind his journey back to self—and the emotional reckoning that came with it.
We talk about:
The hidden cost of being the chameleon in every room
How trauma-fueled achievement eventually runs out of gas
What purpose really feels like (hint: it’s not always peaceful)
The internal shift that separates true fulfillment from performative success
If you've ever adapted so well you forgot who you are, this episode will hit home. It's time to stop shape-shifting—and start soul-shifting.
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