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The American Dream Was a Lie—And It’s Okay to Walk Away

The American Dream Was a Lie—And It’s Okay to Walk Away

Update: 2025-08-05
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They told us to go to school, get a job, buy a house, and everything would be fine. But what happens when you follow the rules and still feel like your life doesn’t fit?

In this episode, I’m getting real about what it means to walk away from the version of success we were sold. From being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 to rebuilding my life abroad, I’ll take you through how I realized the American Dream wasn’t mine—and how I found something better.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or quietly Googled “how to move abroad” while crying into your coffee… this one’s for you.

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ABROAD mini-courses

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The American Dream Was a Lie—And It’s Okay to Walk Away

The American Dream Was a Lie—And It’s Okay to Walk Away

Mistelle Godlewski