Full Episode Page: Unhappy Achiever: Reclaiming Identity, Intuition, and Inner Fulfillment with Ashley Jordan
Host Kelly Berry sits down with Ashley Jordan to unpack why high-achieving women still feel empty inside. Ashley shares her pivot from burnout to inner fulfillment, the inspiration behind her book The Unhappy Achiever, and practical ways mothers can reclaim self-worth, trust intuition, and live with intention without abandoning ambition.
Find Out
- How Ashley defines inner fulfillment and why it outshines trophies
- What the “unhappy achiever” pattern reveals about women’s growth
- Whether your intuition is the missing data point in big decisions
- Best first steps for a soul-led self-discovery journey
- Worst habits that keep burnout and identity loss on repeat
Links
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Life Intended: Living with Intention and Purpose
02:16 Ashley Jordan’s Story: From Unhappy Achiever to Inner Fulfillment
08:00 How Trusting Your Intuition Sparks Self-Discovery
17:20 Defining Inner Fulfillment: More Than Just Checking Boxes
23:09 Reclaiming Self-Worth: The Journey Back to Your True Self
27:40 Joyful Living: The Role of Hobbies in Women’s Personal Growth
30:52 Emotional Healing: The Power of Feeling What You’ve Avoided
35:02 The Self-Discovery Journey: How Growth Happens in Layers
39:03 Facing Fear and Embracing Change in Your Life’s Redirection
Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.
About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
🔗 kellyberry.info | @lifeintendedpodcast
About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
🔗 sadiewackett.com | LinkedIn
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