My Life Looked Fine, It Wasn't, And Then It Completely Fell Apart at 38 [4.4 Atul Sood]

Send a private message to Host, Deanne Rhynard Atul Sood shares what it looks like to build, lose, rebuild—and ultimately redefine success on his own terms. In this episode of The F’ing Up Podcast, we explore the reality behind entrepreneurial highs and devastating lows—from leading and scaling companies to losing everything in the span of a month, including his career, identity, and mental health. If you’ve ever tied your worth to your work, questioned your path after a major setback, or found yourself starting over when life didn’t go according to plan, this conversation will resonate deeply. Topics include: Building a career through relationships, not traditional paths Why “success on paper” can mask deeper misalignment The pressure and identity trap of startups and high-growth roles Experiencing total life collapse at 38—and what it takes to rebuild Navigating mental health challenges, including a bipolar diagnosis The impact of honesty and vulnerability in pivotal career moments Letting go of identity tied to work and redefining personal success Why external outcomes don’t always reflect effort, talent, or capability Finding peace, autonomy, and fulfillment later in life This is the real side of success most people don’t talk about. 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about career growth, failure, and success: https://www.youtube.com/@finguppodcast?sub\_confirmation=1 🎧 Listen on all platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057719 💬 Work with Deanne: https://www.iamfingup.com/you 📨 Subscribe to The Art of F’ing Up Newsletter: https://www.iamfingup.com/newsletter Support the show **The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent the** **views, thoughts, and opinions of the companies or individuals referenced during this recording. The material and information presented is for general information purposes only.**