About this episode
In a flop era that feels like it will never end? I know that feeling. If you’re in a rut—whether it’s burnout, a creative freeze, or a “what now” spiral after a big life change—I made this episode for you. I share about my own recent rut, what helped me get through it, and a practical 3-step roadmap grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. This one’s part pep talk, part game plan, part love letter to anyone feeling stuck. EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 02:00 My “what now?” rut 06:46 Roadmap out of your rut 08:06 1. Get your story straight 08:29 You haven’t ruined your life 09:48 My bar exam story 15:48 You are not alone 16:26 Lifequakes 17:55 You are not lazy 18:54 Are you burnt out? 20:44 The classic existential crash out 22:14 Are you in functional freeze? 23:42 Perfectionism-procrastination-paralysis cycle 26:31 2. Make a plan 26:47 Friction audit (Adam Alter) 30:01 Smallest possible actions 32:47 Lower the bar or you won’t reach for it 33:43 The photography class experiment 38:13 3. Have grace for yourself 38:21 How dare you say you’re not trying? 39:20 What you have to give right now is enough 39:53 Lightning round recap MY LINKS • MAKE BELIEVE is out everywhere now • Get a signed copy of MAKE BELIEVE from Blue Willow Bookshop • Find me @thedailyvictorian on Instagram • Find me @thedailyvictorian on TikTok