# Your Life Works on Paper… So Why Doesn’t It Feel Good? with Dr. Amy Athey | #12

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Published: 2026-07-10T10:06:36+00:00
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## Resource

You've built a life that looks good on paper. But quietly, it doesn't feel the way you thought it would. In this episode, performance psychologist Dr. Amy Athye joins Sabine to explore the gap between external success and internal alignment. Together, they unpack how perfectionism, overachieving, and constantly pushing through can become coping strategies that leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, even when everything appears to be going well. You'll learn: Why success without alignment often leads to burnout How perfectionism can quietly keep you stuck Why subtle shifts, not drastic life changes, can help you reconnect with yourself and create a more fulfilling path forward If you've been wondering why achievement alone hasn't brought the peace or fulfillment you expected, this conversation offers a new way to think about success from the inside out.

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