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Awaken with Oliver PodcastAuthor: Oliver George Cartledge
My guests are highly conscious. I hit record and speak whatever comes through me from source in the moment, without knowing what Ill say next. No edits, no script, no clue where the conversation will lead. I trust that what needs to be said will come through. It always seems to resonate with my guest, touching on something they're either aware of or currently working on. From there, we let the conversation unfold naturally, diving into real, raw, and unfiltered topicsthings people often think about but rarely discuss openly. Language: en Genres: Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#402 Why Success, Money & Fame Don’t Bring Fulfilment: Burnout, Loneliness & Conscious Living Adam Roa
Episode 402
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
Why do success, money, and fame so often fail to bring fulfilment?We’re told achievement equals happiness. That status, wealth, recognition, and ambition will finally make us feel whole.Yet so many outwardly successful people feel inwardly empty.In this powerful conversation, we unpack the hidden cost of modern achievement — burnout, loneliness, emotional disconnection, and the quiet loss of inner stability.We explore:• Why chasing external validation leads to emotional emptiness• The psychology of ambition and burnout• Loneliness at the top and the isolation of success• Meditation as a practical tool for mental clarity• Nervous system regulation and emotional resilience• The nature of thought and shared consciousness• Ancient wisdom vs modern technological acceleration• Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity• What truly endures as attention fragmentsThis episode bridges personal growth, mental health, mindfulness, community, and deep philosophical inquiry.If you’ve achieved “success” yet still feel something is missing — this conversation will resonate.This Episode Is For You If:– You feel burnt out despite external success– You’re questioning ambition and inherited expectations– You struggle with loneliness or emotional disconnection– You want to understand meditation beyond surface-level calm– You’re curious about consciousness and artificial intelligence– You’re designing a more intentional lifeIf you’ve ever asked, “Why doesn’t this feel like enough?” — this is for you.What You’ll Learn• Why achievement doesn’t guarantee emotional fulfilment• How modern success can quietly create isolation• The neuroscience of meditation and clarity• The connection between community and longevity• The difference between thought and awareness• How technology is reshaping attention and consciousness• Why inner stability matters more than external validationTimestamps00:00 — Meditation as a Daily Discipline for Clarity00:32 — Chasing Money & Fame: Why It Fails01:07 — Are Thoughts Original? Shared Frequency02:44 — Gratitude & Conscious Community04:08 — Loneliness, Human Connection & Longevity05:51 — How Modern Success Creates Isolation07:23 — Why Wealth & Fame Don’t Create Happiness08:41 — Loneliness at the Top10:51 — Burnout, Ambition & Meaning12:06 — Letting Go of Inherited Dreams15:24 — Questioning Conditioning & Identity16:33 — Healing Through Stillness & Meditation18:14 — Consciousness, Energy & Awareness19:54 — Overthinking & Mental Noise21:10 — Send a textSupport the showAbout the Podcast This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world. Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality. Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight. This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.
