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Hey, it’s Katie! In this soul-level episode of Custom Built, I’m sharing a really raw and real conversation inspired by some amazing women I met at a business conference. We talked about how often we sideline our own well-being to manage everyone else’s emotions—and y’all, it hit me hard. I dive into why happiness isn’t a checklist (house, marriage, job, kids) but a daily choice, and how boundaries, self-awareness, and emotional ownership are key to living a life that actually feels good, not just looks good on paper.

I also opened up about a recent, eye-opening convo with my husband where we realized we’ve both been quietly consumed by each other’s emotional states—not because we were asked to, but because we thought we should. That people-pleasing, emotion-gatekeeping cycle? It’s exhausting. If you’re a fellow empath, overthinker, or just someone trying to reclaim your joy, this episode is for you. Let’s stop stewing in other people’s energy and start choosing happiness—on purpose.