Leading Psychologist: From Crisis to Contentment - The Surprising Truth About Success and Happiness

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marny Lishman for a raw and insightful conversation about what it really feels like to hit crisis point, and why redefining success might be exactly what you need.

Marny shares powerful insights into the emotions so many of us feel, exhaustion, irritability, and overwhelm, and reveals why these could be signs that you’re on the cusp of your next chapter.

From listening to your emotions as valuable signals, to making tiny, conscious shifts that lead you toward real contentment, Marny shares her own journey as a psychologist and practical strategies you can implement starting today.

If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just wondering if there’s more to life than hitting the next big goal, this conversation will help you reset your expectations and reconnect with what truly matters.

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🔗 Connect with Marny
Website: https://www.marnylishman.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnylishman/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnylishman/

📚 Grab the Book: Crisis to Contentment - https://www.marnylishman.com.au/a-beautiful-mess

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🔗 Connect with Georgie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgielhubbard/

Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

- Why midlife can feel like a crisis — and how to embrace it as a reset

- The real reason so many people feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected

- How to listen to your emotions as powerful signals for change

- Small daily shifts that help you move toward contentment and ease

- Why success isn’t what you think — and how to redefine it on your own terms

- The surprising role of creativity and self-reflection in living a more fulfilling life

- Practical tools to stop “sleepwalking” and design a life you truly enjoy

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Cold open: “Tap into the wisdom of your emotions…”

00:28 — Georgie welcomes Marny & sets the stage for this powerful chat

03:45 — The mental health landscape post-pandemic — exhaustion & irritability

07:18 — Why we struggle to identify and process our emotions

13:17 — Getting stuck in unhealthy habits & coping mechanisms

18:57 — Midlife crisis or midlife reset? Marny reframes the conversation

22:16 — Modern adulthood: the hidden load we’re all carrying

26:14 — Why emotions like sadness & anger deserve our attention too

31:11 — Georgie’s burnout story & the habits that kept her stuck

35:08 — The first steps to moving toward a more content, intentional life

42:05 — Why redefining success can feel daunting — and why it’s so necessary

47:43 — Practical micro-changes you can make right now to feel better

54:00 — What Marny hopes you take away from this episode & where to connect

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