Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Escaping Reality
What happens when the world feels like too much and you're running on empty?
In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the ways we try to escape ourselves through distraction, overconsumption, or hyperfocus on everything outside of us. I talk about how the weight of the world affects us, why it feels harder than ever to “do the work,” and how escapism can become both a comfort and a barrier. This isn’t about pushing past the hard stuff or fixing your mindset. It’s about getting honest and asking what you're really running from?
If you’ve been mentally checking out or emotionally avoiding what’s under the surface, this episode is for you.
Episode Quotes:
“It's hard to get people to see the positive in things when it feels like the world is burning, or it feels like things are just not okay. And if I'm being honest, they're not okay.”
“The thing about escapism in the context of life is that at some point. You have to deal with the real shit that comes to the surface.”
In this Episode:
- 00:40 The state of the world: Why it feels like everyone is on edge.
- 03:10 The many ways people disconnect and escape from reality
- 04:46 The pressure to stay positive, even when the usual mindset tools aren’t working.
- 07:30 Why soul-nourishing posts get ignored while random content goes viral, and what that says about where we are mentally.
- 10:05 Why inner work is a non-negotiable in this day and age.
- 14:45 Allowing the time to escape and how to gently return to yourself.
- 21:33 My final thoughts on escaping reality.
If this resonated, Episode 15: Inspiration vs. Overwhelm is a must-listen. It explores what happens when motivation meets emotional burnout. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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