{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"To Be Honest, I Didn\u2019t Realize What This Dream Would Cost Me","description":"You know that feeling of working toward something for so long, finally getting there, and then realizing it\u2019s not as simple as you thought it would be? In this week\u2019s \u201cto be honest\u201d episode, I\u2019m sitting down with one of my best friends, Kelsey, to talk about what it actually looks like to follow your dreams and what no one really prepares you for once you get there. If you\u2019ve ever felt pressure to have it all figured out, tied your identity to one path, or wondered if the life you\u2019re building is actually sustainable\u2026 I think you\u2019ll really relate to this one! We talk about: Knowing what you want from a young age and the pressure that comes with that How your identity can get wrapped up in your goals What law school (and real life after) actually feels like Stress, comparison, and imposter syndrome The sacrifices that come with ambition (health, relationships, time) Feeling guilty for resting and struggling to separate worth from productivity What it means to keep showing up for your dream while also taking care of yourself This episode is about being honest about what your dreams ask of you and figuring out how to build a life that feels good while you\u2019re chasing them. \u2728Lets connect on Instagram: @mikalen.co ","author_name":"Always Becoming: Real Stories of Resilience, Healing, & Growth","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/590370","html":"