Ep 35: The Slow Drift Away from Yourself — And How to Come Back Home to Joy & Purpose
Have you ever looked up from your laptop and thought, “How did I get here?”
That quiet disconnection from your joy, your purpose, and your intuition doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a slow drift.
In this episode of Rise to Her, Emily Greenway unpacks the sociology of creeping normality—how small, unnoticed shifts can lead you far away from the life you actually want—and shares how to interrupt the pattern before burnout becomes your baseline.
You’ll learn:
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How creeping normality silently shapes your habits, relationships, and leadership
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Why your brain can become addicted to stress (and how to rewire it)
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The role of seasonal living in restoring your energy and creativity
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3 reflection questions to realign with what matters most
Journaling Prompts from this Episode:
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What season am I in personally, emotionally, and creatively?
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Where has joy been trying to reach me—in my work, relationships, or hobbies—and how have I been blocking it?
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What would change if I stopped chasing and started listening to myself?
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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If you’ve been feeling “off,” running on autopilot, or wondering where your spark went, this conversation is your invitation to come back home to yourself.