In this episode of Big Meaningful Life, I share a deeply personal conversation recorded during a season of transition in my own life. We dive into what it really means to navigate change, hold space for sensitivity, and redefine balance when life feels both beautiful and heavy.
For years, I thought balance meant keeping everything “in check.” But I’ve learned it’s less about holding still and more about learning to recalibrate—again and again. In this conversation, I open up about the challenges of being a highly sensitive person in a noisy world, the cost of ignoring inner signals, and the surprising freedom that comes when we let go of the need to do it all.
Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:
- Balance isn’t static—it’s a practice of continuous recalibration.
- Change often feels heavy and joyful at the same time—and that’s normal biology, not failure.
- Sensitivity, when honored, becomes a form of intelligence and strength.
- Boundaries aren’t barriers—they’re anchors that protect your energy and relationships.
- Redefining success means measuring it by alignment, not by achievement alone.
What is Big Meaningful Life?
Welcome to Big Meaningful Life.
Hi, I’m Sally Mahamdeh, an Emotional Intelligence-certified coach and trainer.
Are you someone who holds yourself to high standards, strives for ambitious goals, and feels deeply empathetic toward others?
If so, you might be a Sensitive Striver—just like me.
The driving question behind this podcast is simple yet profound:
How can you care deeply, achieve greatly, and truly enjoy the life you’re building?
Join me as we explore the answers with inspiring guests—coaches, psychologists, and neuroscientists—who share practical tools and transformative insights.
Your journey to a big, meaningful life—free from overwhelm—starts now.