Welcome back to Space in Between—the podcast for the stuff you feel but don’t always say out loud.In this episode, we’re talking about something that hits deep:👉 the pressure to constantly grow, heal, and become your “best self.”But what if all this self-optimization isn’t really healing?What if the obsession with self-improvement is just a shiny form of self-rejection?✨ From somatic workshops to trauma-informed everything, from journaling and breathwork to spiritual “productivity”—we unpack what happens when personal growth turns into a performance.When you stop being a person and start feeling like a project.🎧 Whether you’re in therapy, in burnout, or just tired of treating yourself like a never-ending fixer-upper—this one’s for you.🔍 In this episode:• What self-development gets wrong• How healing can become performative• The myth of the “best version of yourself”• Why constant growth might be keeping you from self-acceptance• And how to reclaim your humanity in a world that wants you optimized💬 Let’s pause the hustle. Let’s question the healing. Let’s talk about the space in between.📌 New episodes every week.Subscribe + hit the bell so you don’t miss the next one: McMindfulness—when inner peace becomes a product.🧠 Podcast by Vesna Laković van KempenTrainer, educator, professional question-asker.✨ Ready to go deeper?🎧 Work 1:1 with Coach Vesna Lakovic van Kempen on TaskHuman: https://bujoo.me/vesnaTaskhuman🆓 New to TaskHuman? Download the app: https://taskhuman.com/download and use referral code andré104 to unlock access.📚 Explore Vesna’s online courses on Pluralsight: https://bujoo.me/pluralsight🌐 Learn more about our work: https://bujooeducation.com🧠 Book a free consult: https://bujoo.me/consult📲 Follow Vesna on Instagram: https://bujoo.me/vesna-instagram💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://bujoo.me/vesna-linkedin📩 Reach out via email: vesna@bujooeducation.com💬 And don’t forget—join the conversation below in the comments. We read every one.Thanks for listening—and see you in the Space in Between.