A simple question can shake an entire life:

What do I really want?

Not what looks impressive, not what keeps the peace—what actually lights you up. We dive into why that question triggers the body’s alarm bells, how self‑silencing gets wired in, and what it takes to reclaim autonomy without blowing everything up.

From the lens of neuroscience and self‑determination theory, we unpack why familiar patterns feel safe, why uncertainty reads as danger, and how to retrain your system to choose alignment over approval.
I share two vivid journeys—Leah, the reliable fixer who learns the power of the pause, and Maya, the connector who swaps obligatory yeses for one brave no and a seat at a pottery wheel. These aren’t tales about quitting your job; they’re stories about permission.

When want is named, intrinsic motivation turns on, creativity rises, and energy returns. We also get practical: a hell‑yes/hell‑no list to map your energy, separating want from guilt, letting desire exist without proof, and stacking micro moves that rebuild self‑trust. If the life‑level question feels too big, we zoom into today: the morning you want, the habit you’re done pretending to like, the small step that signals you’re on your own side.
Expect clarity without clichés, compassion without coddling, and tools you can use before the episode ends.

This is about moving from autopilot to authorship, trading gold stars for grounded choices, and letting your nervous system learn that alignment is safe. If this sparked something, share it with someone who needs the nudge, subscribe for more honest mojo, and leave a review to help others find their way back to their own voice.

What’s your next micro move?

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