What if the key to unlocking your highest potential wasn't about pushing harder, but about becoming more authentic? My guest this week, Kayti Simonson, shares her profound journey from a high-achieving lawyer and athlete running on adrenaline to a resilient competitor guided by energy and intuition.
Kayti is a Calgary-based lawyer and three-time HYROX world championship competitor who seemed to have it all figured out. But after hitting a "brick wall" of burnout , she was forced to confront the emotional suppression that had fueled her success for years. In this raw and honest conversation, Kayti opens up about the messy work of feeling your emotions, why she believes "balance is a myth" for high-performers , and how learning to stop lying to herself became the catalyst for profound change.
In this episode, you will learn about:• Kayti’s foundational roots in Calgary and the mountains that ground her.
• The "Pick Your Hard" philosophy and why she believes luck has nothing to do with success.
• The myth of balance and the true cost of high achievement in athletics and law.
• Hitting the "brick wall": The story of Kayti's burnout and the decision to finally face her emotions .
• The journey from a self-described "control freak" to learning the power of surrender.
• Her belief that authenticity is directly linked to the energy you put out into the world.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come after the biggest breakdowns.
How To Connect:
Jeff Humphreys - https://www.jeffhumphreys.ca
Kayti Simonson - https://www.instagram.com/kaytisimonson
Podcast Location - https://www.modelmilk.ca
Podcast Production - https://www.shortlinecreative.com
