How Do You Recover When You Don't Reach a Goal?

Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening. 

Welcome to the second installment of our two-part series. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher talk about the harsh reality of unfulfilled goals and the emotional journey that accompanies them. 

It’s human nature to search for meaning in the aftermath of a broken dream. But to embrace the lesson, we must allow ourselves to feel the pain. Falling short of an outcome we hoped for is not a sign of failure or weakness—sometimes it’s just an inevitable part of living in a messy world. 

In this episode, Alexis and Mary-Beth discuss the non-linear path of healing, the value of honest self-reflection, the strength and resilience of community, and the power of redefining success. They also chat through what it means to transform adversity into new opportunities.

Then, Mary-Beth has some words of gratitude for Madam Vice President Kamala Harris (always the VP of our hearts!) in today’s “Shining Light” segment. Harris’ concession speech after the 2024 U.S. presidential race was the inspiration behind this conversation, after all. 

No matter our experiences or backgrounds, everyone can relate to the raw disappointment of goals that feel out of reach due to forces beyond our control. If this describes the season you’re in, we hope you’ll be encouraged to reframe the setback as a launchpad for growth. 

We appreciate your willingness to step into these vulnerable topics with us—please rate, review, and subscribe to The SunDaze Journey Podcast for more episodes, and follow along with all our content for more real talk on unfiltered issues. 

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