Running on Empty: How Did I Get Here? with Lauren Smith

Have you ever looked around at the life you’re living... full schedules, constant commitments, nonstop doing... and thought, Where did I go in all of this?

In this episode of Master Your Mind, Business, and Life, we explore what it feels like to lose yourself while showing up for everyone else. From long days in the car to never-ending responsibilities, this is an honest conversation about how easy it is to pour from an empty cup and how hard it can be to realize it’s time to refill it.

Lauren shares a deeply personal season of life, navigating motherhood, ambition, and identity, while reflecting on how quickly we can become invisible to ourselves in the process. But this isn’t just about burnout. It’s about reconnection, choice, and what it takes to start meeting your own needs again.

You’ll walk away with a gentle reminder that: • You're not alone in the overwhelm • Your needs matter, even when life feels demanding • Reconnection doesn't require a reinvention, just intention

Whether you're a parent, partner, caregiver, or someone just trying to keep it all together, this one’s for you.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: • Lauren’s reflections on parenting, identity, and overextension • The emotional cost of running on autopilot • The difference between burnout and disconnection

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