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How to Just Be | Ep. 2
Mary Katherine and Erin dig into why modern culture rewards constant "doing" at the expense of "being" — and how that tradeoff drives burnout, overwhelm, and a feeling of just surviving life instead of thriving in it. They share personal stories, book recommendations, and a practical daily exercise to help you create space between stimulus and response.
0:00 — Intro: Doing vs. Being
1:35 — Distraction, overwhelm, and losing the human element
2:47 — Surviving your life vs. thriving in it
3:31 — Mary Katherine's "I'll be happy when..." story
8:42 — Erin's parenting "west moment"
12:17 —…
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