{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"304: How to Be Yourself When You\u2019ve Been Told You\u2019re Too Much with Drew Sullivan","description":"In this episode, Erin sits down with her friend Drew Sullivan for a deeply honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and what it\u2019s like to grow up feeling misunderstood. Drew shares how being labeled \u201ctoo much,\u201d navigating ADHD, and never being asked why shaped the way he moved through the world and how those early experiences quietly laid the groundwork for addiction long before substances entered the picture. This isn\u2019t a polished redemption story or a neat recovery arc. It\u2019s a human conversation about loss, self-awareness, and what finally made change unavoidable. If you\u2019ve ever felt misunderstood, struggled with addiction (your own or someone close to you), or are still carrying stories from your early years that shaped who you became, this episode is for you. What you\u2019ll hear: 1) Why being labeled \u201ctoo much\u201d is often about context, not character\u2014and how to tell the difference. 2) What it actually means to live inside-out instead of chasing approval from the outside world. 3) How Drew believes addiction often starts long before substances, and why unmet needs fuel it. 4) A simple, brutally honest way to know when something in your life has crossed the line. 5) Why work gets easier when you stop hiding parts of yourself and find people who can carry their own baggage too. Follow Drew on LinkedIn at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrewjamessullivan\/ If you\u2019d like quick, tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email hello@bauthenticinc.com If you like jammin\u2019 with us on the podcast, be sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it\u2019s mostly Nicole) Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group Take our simple, fun, and insightful \u201cWhat\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201d quiz Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book, \u201cYou Do You (ish)\u201d Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ass merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments \u201cI wasn\u2019t being asked why I was being told what I was doing wrong.\u201d \u201cI never felt safe. I never felt heard, and I never felt seen.\u201d \u201cWhen we focus on living our lives from the outside in, we are f*cked. But when we focus on living our lives from the inside out, anything is possible.\u201d \u201cI don\u2019t feel like I have to think about doing things before I do them anymore and that\u2019s how I know my life has aggressively changed.\u201d ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"