A young woman shares her seven-year journey of following Acharya Prashant's teachings, which have helped her overcome personal challenges like stage fright and build a successful career. Despite her achievements and financial independence, she faces persistent opposition from her well-off parents. They pressure her to lead a conventional life, get married, and believe she will regret her spiritual path. She feels trapped in a constant struggle to prove herself and asks what lies beyond this, especially as a woman for whom financial freedom has not brought liberation from societal expectations. Acharya Prashant responds by explaining that this is a universal human issue, not limited by gender. He states that everyone is burdened by societal conditioning and a flawed understanding of life, which they then impose on their families. The real trap, he clarifies, is not the need for money but the desire for unnecessary, extravagant expenses that society deems essential, such as lavish weddings and expensive houses. He argues that people enslave themselves for a lifetime to pay for these non-essential items, which are fueled by a consumerist mindset. He contrasts this with a simple, joyful life, noting that the expenses for a truly meaningful existence are not large. He concludes that the problem lies in getting caught up in the race for things that are not truly necessary, which leads to a life of slavery instead of freedom.