Returns & Homecomings

When Your Beautiful Life Feels Like Sh*t

You built the life you thought would make you happy. So why doesn't it feel that way? In this season opener of Be Your Own Dang Hero, Pauline McKinney explores the hidden truth behind success, burnout, self-discovery, and the question so many of us are afraid to ask: What do I actually want? If you've ever felt disconnected from your own life—even when everything looks good from the outside—this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Because maybe you're not broken. Maybe you're simply ready to tell yourself the truth. 🎧 Listen now and start building a life that feels like you.

Go Deeper: Returns & Homecomings

Coming Home: Mining the Wisdom of Returns In this week’s Go Deeper episode of the Be Your Own Dang Hero Podcast, host Pauline McKinney invites you to reflect on the powerful theme of returns and homecomings—those moments when you re-enter everyday life after a transformative experience.

Returns & Homecomings

Do you have your own hero's journey to share? I'd love to have you as a guest! Click ⁠here ⁠ [https://forms.gle/hqWoV3SDkxjX2KSG9]to submit your story! email: pauline@beyourowndanghero.com In this episode of the Be Your Own Dang Hero podcast, host Pauline McKinney discusses the final chapter of the Hero's Journey: the return. Titled 'Returns and Homecomings,' this episode explores the ways heroes share their newfound knowledge after completing their journeys. Pauline outlines three paths heroes might take: keeping the knowledge to themselves, selling it, or sharing it selectively to make a positive impact. She emphasizes that there's no right or wrong path, encouraging listeners to follow what feels right for them. The episode also touches on personal growth, the power of example, and the impact of sharing one's story. Pauline invites listeners to share their experiences and hints at exciting future episodes that will delve deeper into real-life applications of the Hero's Journey.

Go Deeper: Refusing the Return

This is your sacred invitation to drop in and mine your own inner world for answers, ideas, and inspiration. There’s so much good stuff inside of you - let’s dig deeper and access it!

Temptations & Refusals

Temptations and Refusals: Navigating the Hero’s Journey Back to the Known World In this episode of Be Your Own Dang Hero, host Pauline McKinney dives into a crucial but often overlooked stage of the Hero’s Journey: the Refusal of the Return. After the hero overcomes challenges, gains mastery, and receives their reward, there’s one final test—bringing those lessons and gifts back into the real world. Do you have your own hero's journey to share?I'd love to have you as a guest! Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/hqWoV3SDkxjX2KSG9]to submit your story!