#80 - Naked Self-Worth: Reclaiming Joy, Authenticity, and Power with Lora Cheadle
- In this deeply vulnerable and empowering episode of The Personal Success Podcast, Ryan sits down with former attorney turned transformational coach and speaker, Lora Cheadle, for a raw conversation about burnout, betrayal, and the path back to self-worth—not the polished, curated kind—but the “naked” kind.
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Together, they explore:
- Why burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s betrayal, especially self-betrayal.
- How high achievers unintentionally self-sabotage by chasing unrealistic expectations.
- Lora’s powerful “FUEL UP” framework for rebalancing your life and reclaiming your joy.
- What it means to gracefully unravel after crisis—and how that process can actually transform your identity and purpose.
- The addiction to performance and visibility in modern success culture—and the life-altering power of choosing authenticity over approval.
- How to rebuild self-trust after a personal or professional identity crisis.
Lora Online: www.loracheadle.com & www.workplace-burnout.com
Lora's Ted Talk: From Burnout to Burlesque: Lora Cheadle’s TED-Style Talk on Naked Self-Worth
Ryan and Lora also discuss why the most courageous act is often getting honest with yourself—without immediately needing to fix, change, or prove anything.
💡 Key Quotes:
“We get addicted to the chase. But when you slow down, what are you really chasing?”
“Your worth doesn’t come from the sparkle or the boa. Your worth is naked.”
Whether you're feeling the slow creep of burnout or standing in the ashes of something that didn’t turn out how you hoped—this episode is an invitation back home to yourself.
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