On the 30th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm excited to be joined by Lin Cassie Zhen. Cassie is a friend of mine who took a leap of faith and quit her job as a Design Lead in Tech, without establishing what was coming next, to create space for what would unfold organically. She’s currently writing a book as well as producing a podcast (Being Awareness - https://lnkd.in/e2t-3FxG) on the topic of mindfulness and inner transmutation. In this episode, Cassie shares her evolution from a relentless pursuit of productivity and life hacks to a deeper exploration of mindfulness and connection, and the shift from trying to control life to placing trust in herself and embracing the unknown. We delve into her methods for developing greater courage and trust, which led her to quit her previous role even without a firm next step. Additionally, we discuss the profound influence nature has had on helping her feel more connected to the world around her. If you are feeling stuck in life, if repeatedly leaning into productivity is not creating the life you want, if you’re feeling disconnected from yourself and not knowing what you want in life, this episode will provide you with plenty to contemplate and inspiration for stepping into the unknown. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for daily clips and reflections. Contact me at [email protected] to book a free 30 minute consultation for one-on-one coaching programs or to hear about corporate workshops I am offering around this question. Running Order: 01:40 Podcast begins 02:15 What is my purpose? 05:15 A divide between the external persona and inner world 11:42 Giving more space for creativity and being 17:35 Taking a leap of faith / leaving old job 20:40 Exploring Fear and the Unknown 24:48 Letting go of roles and a sense of belonging 29:20 Getting used to freedom 31:36 Developing trust in oneself, life, and the world around us 33:44 Flow in creativity 39:05 Internal connection leading to connection with nature and outer world 48:40 Summary of conversation’s key points For further content and information check out the following:  - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos - My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/ - My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ - Cassie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lin-cassie-zhen-73215113/ - Being Awareness Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e2t-3FxG