Why Most People Don’t Feel Happy (Even When They Should) w/ Genevieve Skory | No Half Cakes Podcast

You’ve built the life—career, family, even some success. But why does it still feel like something’s off? In this episode, I sit down with Genevieve Skory to talk about how we lose ourselves in the chase, and what it actually takes to feel fulfilled in a world that’s constantly pushing us to do more, be more, and never slow down. We get into: ⚪️ Why "doing everything right" still leaves people feeling empty ⚪️ The power of daily gratitude and real presence ⚪️ How to stop chasing success and start choosing peace ⚪️ What happens when you shift from performing to being ⚪️ Why getting aligned with your values changes everything If you feel like you're going through the motions—even when life looks “good”—this episode is your reminder to reconnect with what actually matters. Subscribe for more No Half Cakes Podcast episodes! 00:00 – Dogs & First Impressions 02:00 – Misunderstood by Appearance 03:00 – Falling Into Purpose 05:00 – From Side Hustle to Homeschool 07:00 – Redefining Success 08:30 – Strategic Living vs. Hustle Life 10:00 – Identity Outside of Work 11:30 – Controlled by Someone Else’s Rules 13:00 – Redefining “Winning” Daily 15:00 – The Shift Toward Connection 17:00 – Awareness Before Change 18:30 – The Hero’s Journey in Real Life 20:00 – You Have to Go First 21:30 – Perfection vs. Progress 23:00 – Learning to Celebrate the Wins 24:00 – Gratitude as a Daily Tool 26:00 – Charging Your Battery with Gratitude 27:30 – Replacing Doomscrolling with Peace 29:00 – Choosing a Better Reality 30:00 – You Don’t Have to Pick a Side 31:30 – Perspective Is Everything 33:00 – Go Outside and Pay Attention 35:00 – Breaking the Habit of Needing Validation 36:30 – Realigning with What You Value 38:00 – Micro Habits = Macro Change 39:30 – Affirmations on Your Phone 41:00 – “Even More” + “Yet” Affirmation Framework 43:00 – What Can’t Be Taken From You 45:00 – Build Resilience Now 46:00 – Set a Standard Worth Following 48:00 – Be a Lighthouse, Not a Judge 50:00 – Be the First to Smile 51:30 – Show Up with Peace 53:00 – Small Acts, Big Impact 55:00 – Let the Noise Stay Noise 56:00 – Final Thoughts & Gratitude __________________________________ 🎧 Listen to the No Half Cakes Podcast while you’re on-the-go! Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. https://nohalfcakes.com/ 📺 Catch full episodes of The No Half Cakes Podcast here on YouTube    • The No Half Cakes Podcast   Strategy Sprinkles Episodes here:    • Strategy Sprinkles   Mindset Monday Episodes here:    • Mindset Monday   — Subscribe to the channel here:    / jimsabellico   — Follow me here: Instagram:   / jimsabellico   TikTok:   / jimsabellico   Facebook:   / jsabellico   Website: https://nohalfcakes.com/ — Sign up for my newsletter written to YOU at: https://nohalfcakes.com/ Work with me: https://nohalfcakes.com/work-with-jim/ Join The Tad Better Club:   / fgf7fegdhfwb3v4x   #gratitude #fulfillment #mindset #selfawareness #alignment #healing #growth #mentalhealth #personaldevelopment #podcast #nohalfcakes