
Have you ever felt like you did everything you were "supposed" to do—got the degree, climbed the corporate ladder, wore the pantyhose—only to look around and feel a soul-crushing emptiness? This is the "full bank account, empty soul" phenomenon, and it's a sign that you're living a life that isn't truly yours.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Jenny is joined by Emma Schuster, a corporate dropout and somatic nervous system guide who supports women in guiding themselves back to their inner knowing and wholeness. Emma shares her raw journey of leaving an 18-year career, shedding the "good girl" identity, and the terror and liberation of finally disappointing others to stop disappointing herself. They dive deep into the worthiness wound, the fawn response in relationships, and how unprocessed trauma gets stuck in our bodies, keeping us in cycles of self-abandonment.
This conversation is a masterclass in recognizing when you're living out of alignment and a permission slip to start the messy, beautiful journey of coming home to yourself.
KEY MOMENTS:
01:16 - Meet Emma: From Corporate Girlie to Somatic Guide
02:41 - The "Full Bank Account, Empty Soul" Feeling
03:14 - The Pain Point: Looking Outside Yourself for Worth
08:10 - The Terror & Liberation of Disappointing People
14:49 - What is Trauma-Trained Relational Somatics?
20:19 - Emma's Story: Healing the "Fawn" Response in Relationships
24:07 - Showing Up Differently: Messy, Authentic & Free
35:00 - Unpacking the Deep Roots of the Worthiness Wound
41:36 - A Reminder for the Cycle Breakers & Personal Development Junkies
51:08 - You Deserve to Be in Spaces Where You Feel Worthy & Held
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Emma Schuster is a corporate dropout and somatic nervous system guide. She supports women in guiding themselves back to their inner knowing and wholeness to claim their most expressive, loving, healthy and wealthy lives.
Find Emma on Instagram: @imemmaschuster
Email Emma: emma@imemmaschuster.com