In this inspiring episode of The Soul Mirror, Dr. Portia Preston—TEDx speaker, author, wellness leader, and agent of authentic change—joins us to explore what it truly means to accept our intrinsic worth. With the release of her new book Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go, Dr. Preston invites us to confront the myths of hustle culture, embrace flow, and reawaken our spirituality.
This conversation sheds light on how culture shapes our sense of worth, the cost of burnout, and why spiritual practices can be a radical act of reclaiming presence. Dr. Preston shares her personal journey through chronic illness, ADHD, and the pressures of high achievement, offering a roadmap to balance ambition, self-acceptance, and spiritual grounding.
Whether you feel stuck in hustle mode, disconnected from your inner truth, or guilty for choosing rest over productivity, this episode challenges you to pause and see your being—not your doing—as enough.
About the Guest:
Dr. Portia Preston is a TEDx speaker, author of Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go, and a thought leader in wellness and organizational culture. She bridges science, spirit, and lived experience to help people reclaim intrinsic worth and design sustainable paths toward well-being and authentic leadership. Her work emphasizes dismantling toxic systems, fostering spiritual wellness, and reimagining ambition as a force for good.
Key Takeaways:
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Intrinsic worth is not earned—it exists from the moment we are born.
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Hustle culture creates impossible standards that drain self-worth and spirituality.
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Burnout often acts as a wake-up call to reexamine our relationship with success.
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Spirituality doesn’t need rules or retreats—it can be as simple as awe in nature.
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Healthy ambition is rooted in service and spirit, not self-destruction.
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Flow is found in small, consistent practices that honor our reality and culture.
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Letting go is about boundaries and acceptance of what is beyond our control.
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Neurodivergent communities are reshaping how we define resilience and balance.
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True resilience requires resources, not just grit.
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Systems will always exist—spirituality is the equalizer that challenges oppression.
Connect with Dr. Portia Preston:
Website: portiapreston.com
Book: Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go (available at major retailers)
Social: @drportiapreston
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