115. High Achievers & Hungry Ghosts | The Spiritual Illness Beneath Anxiety & Perfectionism
Why do so many high achievers secretly feel anxious, lost, or unfulfilled—no matter how much they succeed?
In this episode of The Soul Whisperer, we explore how anxiety, perfectionism, and the need for control are often symptoms of a deeper spiritual illness—what Eastern traditions call the “Hungry Ghost.”
From childhood trauma to people-pleasing, we unpack how your intuition communicates through your body (and illness), and why true peace doesn’t come from achieving more—but from coming home to yourself.
This episode is definitely a nod towards the Asian Americans and children of immigrants communities navigating generational trauma, identity distortion, and the inner war between survival and authenticity.
We cover:
– How fear-based mindsets create chronic anxiety
– 3D vs. 5D safety and consciousness
– Manifestation vs. self-abandonment
– The deeper purpose of your anxiety & perfectionism
– Autoimmune illness & intuitive blocks
– Why you must stop chasing an image of peace
– The fear of being “average” & the trap of Hungry Ghost energy
Whether you’re an empath, overthinker, or high performer constantly pushing yourself—this episode will help you soften into your truth, heal the inner child who had to hustle to feel safe, and reclaim your energy.
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(00:00) asian mental health
(01:37) why you need to be in control (F.E.A.R.)
(04:25) where does fear come from?
(05:00) living in your mind vs. your body
(06:18) how to create 3D safety through 5D consciousness
(06:53) access higher consciousness through the body
(08:39) the purpose of the 4D mind
(10:09) anxiety is a fear based mindset
(12:35) accessing intuition through your body
(13:16) why you'll manifest illness when your intuition wants to get your attention
(14:02) client story: autoimmune disease linked to childhood trauma
(14:56) what happens subconsciously when you feel the need to protect yourself
(18:02) identity distortion leads to goal fixation
(19:08) how to move past anxiety and perfectionism
(20:20) stop chasing a specific vision of peace
(22:19) how i discovered i didn't like hiking
(26:11) find your energetic micro-leaks
(27:17) the fear of being average
(27:51) hungry ghosts & negative entities
(30:43) the power of belief
(32:55) when you stop fearing death, you will feel liberated
(34:11) harsh truth about hard work & discomfort