Mallory Ervin on Self Validation, Unrealistic Expectations, & What Living Fully Means

Today, we welcome Mallory Ervin to talk about self validation, from being an overachiever and putting too much value on your appearance to a lifestyle change, how not to relapse and revert back to your part self, and what living fully truly means.  Mallory is a Kentucky grown, Nashville living dreamer that had a roundabout way of arriving to today. From her time in Miss America to being a three time contestant on the reality show Amazing Race, it all began by sharing her love of fashion & beauty and quickly transformed into a platform for impact. She hosts the Living Fully podcast where brings the stories and lessons she and her guests have learned to help you awaken to your best life and truly begin LIVING FULLY. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst  Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:21 The pitfalls in our lives happen gradually 05:18 When being an achiever becomes your identity 11:45 People looking up to you and expecting you to do something  18:54 Stripping the attachments to your appearance 24:04 What you can do to avoid relapsing 31:29 Kids are different and they need different things 38:53 Adversity is a driver and builder of the greatest people 46:32 Take the time to gain your footing again 52:06 Your fears will make you vulnerable Episode Resources: Mallory Ervin | Website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Living Fully: Dare to Step into Your Most Vibrant Life Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices