Trigger Warning: Infidelity Today’s episode involves Emily’s intimate story of one Christmas Eve and a knock on the door that resulted in her 9-year relationship crashing down around her, and what’s more, she never expected to fly across the planet to Bali to rise again. With a BA in Criminal Justice & Psychology and certifications as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and holistic nutritionist, she unexpectedly found her calling in the digital world of Podcasts. Join Gilad and Emily in this inspiring interview discussing her incredible ability to build an empire from the ashes of her former life while overcoming heartbreak and betrayal through reflection, responsibility, and self-love. Get ready to dig deep into the mindset that allowed her to turn her partner’s infidelity into the best thing that ever happened to her. 00:45 - Intro to Emily Gough 01:25 - Emily’s Story 04:00 - Ditching Corporate 06:30 - The Real Pandemic: Mental Exhaustion 08:30 - Humans are Batteries 10:15 - The Power of Little Habits 12:35 - Awareness of Success 14:45 - Get Clear on Your Definition of Success 16:35 - Personal Development is Crucial 19:00 - Confidently Unique 20:20 - You’re Not The Person You Need To Be… Yet. 21:21 - Emily’s Daily Habits of Improvement 22:00 - The Social Media Black Hole 23:33 - I Just Don’t Want To! 25:00 - The Brain Science of Laziness 27:28 - A Quote on the Wall 28:00 - An Act of Self Love 29:00 - Christmas Eve: A Knock on the Door 31:45 - A Completely New Headspace 36:52 - Pockets of Trauma 41:00 - Responsibility 43:00 - Gilad Applies Responsibility 44:44 - Self Trust Over Toxic Positivity 48:10 - The Weight of Being Out of Alignment 49:44 - Emily’s Final Advice: The Light is There Resources: • Podcast: Room to Grow • Book: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal Follow Us! • Emily Gough on Instagram • Awareness of Success on Instagram • Awareness of Success Facebook Group • Gilad Hanina on Instagram