You were the Smart Kid. So Why Do You Feel So Lost Now?

In today’s episode, let’s talk about something quietly painful. Something that’s hard to admit — even to yourself. You were the smart kid. The one everyone believed in. The one who always seemed a step ahead. And yet here you are now… Unmotivated. Disconnected. Drifting. You’re not failing. You’re not broken. But you don’t feel whole either. Why does this happen? How does the gifted, praised child become the confused, uncertain adult? Let’s unpack it together. This isn’t about blaming your past. It’s about understanding how it shaped you — and how you can reshape yourself going forward.