# What If the Life You Worked So Hard to Build Isn’t the Life You Actually Want? With Keren Eldad

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Podcast: [Earn Your Happy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912)
Published: 2026-09-21T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Do you have the success, the ambition, and the life you thought you wanted, but something still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, I’m joined by Keren Eldad to talk about breaking free from perfectionism, overachievement, and the expectations that keep you living a life that looks good but doesn’t feel good. We break down how to recognize your own “gilded cage,” why letting go doesn’t mean giving up your ambition, and how fear, obligation, and shame can keep you from taking the next step. Keren also shares the questions she uses to challenge fear, create perspective, and move toward a more authentic life while still honoring your responsibilities. Get ready to question what you’re holding onto and start choosing a life that actually feels like yours. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to http://livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order. SmileSet - Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to http://SMILESET.com/earn. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/Happy50. Terms may apply.…

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