Purpose, Authenticity & “More Than Fine” with Purpose Coach Irina Young | Aligned & Abundant Ep. 43

Ever look at your life and think… it’s fine, but also feel that quiet inner nudge that life is meant for more than fine? In this episode of Aligned & Abundant, Christine Marcario sits down with Irina Young—a former Googler of 13 years turned certified Purpose Coach (Dharma Coach)—to talk about the moment your old identity stops fitting… and what to do next without blowing up your life overnight.

Irina shares what finally made her walk away from a prestigious, “on paper perfect” career, how she learned to trust her intuition (even when her mind screamed “NO”), and why purpose is revealed through authenticity—not pressure, perfection, or chasing someone else’s definition of success.

If you’ve been tired, uninspired, or craving meaning… this conversation will help you name what’s happening and take your next aligned step.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The “more than fine” realization that signals a chapter is ending
• Why purpose and authenticity are inseparable (and how misalignment shows up first)
• The difference between leaping and micro-action (and why micro-action works for most people)
• How Irina’s intuition got louder—and what helped her recognize it in her body
• The surprising ways your gifts keep trying to surface (even inside corporate roles)
• Why going viral fast can feel overwhelming (and what “slow build” can do for your nervous system)
• A simple reframe for anyone stuck in “I don’t even know who I am anymore”

Who this episode is for

• High achievers whose success no longer feels like theirs
• Anyone hearing the whisper: “There’s something else for me”
• People who want change—but want it in a nervous-system-friendly way
• Listeners craving purpose, clarity, and authenticity without the hustle spiral

Connect with Irina Young

• Website: www.irinayoung.com
• YouTube: @IAmIrinaYoung

🎁 Special gift for listeners: Irina is offering a free 30-minute mini session to three listeners. Details are shared in the episode—reach out through the email on her website.