If you ask Megan Holly, we were taught that life moves in a straight line, but in hindsight, it really doesn’t. In this episode of the Magic Made Podcast, Megan unpacks the pressure of “linear growth” and the exhaustion that comes from believing you should always be improving, producing, or pushing forward.
This is a permission-slip episode for anyone who feels behind, stuck, or like their progress should look like a clean staircase instead of a messy, beautiful human rhythm. Megan talks hustle culture, burnout signs (especially when rest makes you feel “unworthy”), and why ease is not laziness, it’s wisdom.
You’ll explore how growth actually works: in cycles, seasons, and spirals. And how self-trust (not self-criticism) is the bridge that helps you move forward without crushing yourself in the process.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why “constant forward progress” is exhausting
How hustle culture messes with your worth
The truth: growth ebbs, flows, and circles back
Why stillness and different approaches are not stagnation
Replacing urgency with ease (especially for recovering perfectionists)
Building self-trust so your goals feel lighter
A question to ground you: Where are you rushing yourself unnecessarily?
✨ Reflection prompt:
What brings you ease, and how can you do more of it on purpose?
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