Ep 396: Why You Feel So Lost, Complacent or Depressed

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In this episode of the Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim explores why so many people feel lost, apathetic, or stuck in a fog of complacency and burnout—especially when they’ve been on a path of personal development. He opens up about his own experiences with burnout and depression, then introduces a powerful reframing: these feelings are not failures, but soulful signals calling us to evolve.

Jim shares the transformational idea that depression is not just a chemical imbalance or lack of motivation—it’s often the soul refusing to participate in a life it no longer aligns with. He dives into the difference between 3D ego identity and soul identity, the painful but necessary collapse of old egoic patterns, and how ancient wisdom, alignment, and awareness can illuminate the path to joy, meaning, and inner power.

If you’re feeling uninspired, burned out, or unsure of your purpose, this episode isn’t just for you—it’s a spiritual wake-up call. Let Jim guide you out of the low-altitude loop of ego and into the elevated space where your soul can finally breathe, lead, and thrive.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The Real Reason You Feel Burned Out and Apathetic (01:15)
  Jim reflects on his own experience of hitting an emotional wall and explains why feelings of stagnation are often soul-level invitations to grow.
• The Illusion of Identity (03:45)
  Explore how your 3D ego identity masks your true self—and why it’s vital to begin seeing yourself as soul, not just a physical or professional persona.
• What a Shamanic Death Can Teach Us (12:00)
  Jim explains the concept of a “shamanic death”—the painful shedding of outdated ego patterns—and how this process mirrors deep personal transformation.
• Why Depression Isn’t What You Think It Is (17:45)
  A powerful insight: “Depression is the soul refusing to participate in a life it no longer resonates with.” This shift can change how you view emotional pain.
• The Collapse of the Ego Mask (21:30)
  Understand how your old motivations and egoic identities may no longer serve you—and why letting them go can open the door to soulful living.
• Let the Soul Drive the Bus (26:30)
  Learn how to recognize what lights you up and let your soul—not your fears or social programming—lead the way in life and work.

Listen, apply, and enjoy!

Transformational Takeaway

Modern culture rewards the hustle, but it has no patience for the collapse of the old self. The burnout, the boredom, the apathy—they’re not failures. They’re soulful cues, inviting you to stop grinding and start aligning. Don’t let your ego mask keep you stuck in a story that no longer fits. Let your soul breathe. Let it lead. And remember: what lights you up is your soul speaking. Follow it, do it well, and abundance will follow.

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With gratitude,
Jim