Stop Calling It “Growth” When You’re Barely Surviving - S2 E14

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In this episode, Krystal Blackard and Lindsay Reynolds discuss the exhaustion felt by high-achievers and the importance of accurately labeling their current seasons.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Krystal Blackard and Lindsay Reynolds talk about why so many high-achievers feel exhausted, behind, or disconnected even when things look “successful” on paper. They walk through how mislabeling seasons (calling everything growth when it’s actually maintenance or pruning) creates unnecessary pressure — and how clarity changes everything. Through real stories from marriage, business partnerships, blended families, and leadership, they explain why reflection, r...

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Host: Lindsay Reynolds

Guest: Krystal Blackard

Topics covered

• high-achievers
• exhaustion
• success
• clarity
• reflection

Keywords

• maintenance
• pruning
• pressure
• stories
• leadership

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