Success: When the Dream Feels Empty

What happens when success on paper leaves you feeling completely empty inside? Kevin Palmieri had the dream life. The job. The car. The paycheck. But beneath the highlight reel, he was unraveling. In this conversation, Kevin shares the quiet spiral that nearly ended everything and the honest decision that changed his life for good. What started as a breakdown became a wake-up call. One that led him to become the kind of person he always needed. You’ll hear: Why achieving six figures didn’t bring peace or purpose The moment Kevin realized he couldn’t stay in his job one more day How borrowing belief from someone else helped him build his own Kevin’s story is a powerful reminder that worth is not earned by titles, money, or status. It’s grown through truth, trust, and the small daily steps we take to become who we’re meant to be. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com Kevin Palmieri is the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast. Early in his life, Kevin found “success,” but after a brush with near suicide he realized he wasn’t living a life he truly wanted. He became passionate about self-improvement and made it his purpose to impact as many people as possible by becoming a role model podcaster and speaker. Today, Next Level University is a top 100 podcast with over 2,000 episodes and one million listens across more than 170 countries. Kevin has taken his life to the next level and achieved both personal and professional success. Follow Kevin here: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Support The Life Shift Podcast Love what you heard? Here’s how you can support the show and stay connected: Get ad-free and early access episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Sign up for the newsletter: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter Follow on Instagram and Threads: @thelifeshiftpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices