In this episode of
Big Meaningful Life, I sit down with
Shawn Brumfield to explore
mental fitness and positive intelligence — and what it really means to perform, grow, and stay aligned without burning out.
We talk about the quiet emptiness many high achievers feel even when everything looks “right” on the outside, how small shifts in thinking can unlock motivation and resilience, and why mental fitness isn’t about being positive all the time — but about learning to respond instead of react.
This conversation weaves together lived experience, coaching insights, and practical perspectives on how to build a life and career fueled by clarity, purpose, and inner steadiness.
5 reflections you’ll walk away with:
- A clearer understanding of what mental fitness really is — beyond motivation or “good vibes.”
- Why burnout isn’t always about workload, but often about misalignment.
- How tiny shifts in curiosity and attention can create lasting momentum.
- The difference between the voice of wisdom and the voice driven by fear or pressure.
- What it looks like to pursue meaningful goals without relying on brute force or constant stress.
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.