In this episode, Sophia breaks down the powerful realization that most women aren’t struggling because their lives are falling apart — they’re struggling because everything is fine. And fine can be the most dangerous place to stay.
Through the lens of the Favorite Life Wheel, Sophia shares why so many of us hover at a “7 out of 10” in multiple areas, how seven becomes a safe hiding place, and why it often signals avoidance rather than contentment. She explains the emotional, energetic, and practical costs of settling for fine and walks through what it actually looks like to move into a life that feels aligned, energized, expansive, and truly yours.
You’ll hear real-life examples—from career shifts, dissolving misaligned offers, collapsing timelines, and even moving states—to illustrate what happens when you stop choosing predictable comfort and start choosing your favorite life. Sophia also highlights the fears, mental load stories, and hidden narratives (“I should just be grateful…” or “Wanting more is greedy…”) that keep women from stepping into their 8s, 9s, and 10s.
She closes with powerful reflection questions, a mantra to anchor into (“Fine is familiar, but favorite is fulfilling”), and an invitation to name the dreams you’ve been too scared to say out loud.
If you’re ready to shift from autopilot to intentional living — and from fine to fulfilling — this episode will light the path.
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