I’m diving into something that punched me right in the soul—a personal story that reminded me just how powerful words really are. I’m talking about those seemingly small sentences that land like a ton of bricks and totally rewire how you see yourself. I share how one comment cracked me wide open and made me rethink how I was showing up in my own journey. And trust me, if you've ever let one person’s words hijack your confidence or light a fire under your butt, you’ll feel this one. It's raw, real, and honestly? Kinda hilarious in hindsight.

From there, we take a turn into the trenches—the place where I see so many of my clients get stuck. You know the moment: you're doing all the things, chasing the dream, and then suddenly… BAM. Wall. Hit. Hard. And what follows is the quiet but sneaky shift from growth to fear. Instead of acting from expansion and possibility, we start reacting from contraction and protection. And who’s the drama queen behind all of this? Our ego. I’m unpacking the messy, sneaky ways ego shows up and how it convinces us that playing small is safe. Spoiler alert: it’s not. It’s just keeping us stuck in a loop of second-guessing and self-sabotage.

But babe, don’t worry—this episode isn’t just a roast of your inner saboteur. I’m also calling on your Highest Self—the part of you that knows you were made for more. The version of you that’s here to grow, lead, and find your greatness. I’ll guide you back to that voice, that energy, that perspective that says, “I’m ready to rise.”

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:10] A Personal Anecdote: The Power of Words

[1:45] Client Struggles: Hitting a Wall

[3:45 ]The Shift from Growth to Fear

[5:55] Ego vs. Growth: The Internal Battle

[9:35] Ego Driven Perspectives

[10:09] The Perspective of Your Highest Self that Desires Growth

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