In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores one of the most overlooked drivers of fulfillment and success: where your energy goes. She explains how your attention becomes your habits, your habits become your life, and why burnout is often the result of energy leaks rather than a lack of strength.
Andrea unpacks common patterns like people pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, and living in survival mode, showing how they quietly redirect your energy away from the life you actually want. Through personal stories, practical reflection exercises, and an invitation to complete a three-day energy audit, this episode offers a powerful framework for creating a life built on intention, alignment, and purpose rather than obligation.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Where Your Energy Goes, Your Life Follows
02:18 Why Attention Is Your Greatest Resource
05:07 Identifying Hidden Energy Leaks
08:36 Burnout, Busyness, and Misalignment
12:14 Familiar Patterns and the Nervous System
15:26 Busy or Building Your Future?
18:03 The Three-Day Energy Audit
21:11 Relationships That Give or Drain Energy
24:14 Why Purpose Isn't Missing—It's Buried
27:08 Small Energy Shifts Create Big Life Changes
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ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA
Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.
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