The Poised Powerhouse Podcast

S3 | E184: You Can’t Shrink and Lead Boo!


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You ever find yourself shrinking in the very space God told you to build? Maybe you’re second-guessing your voice… softening your truth… tiptoeing in rooms you were called to lead. If you’ve been performing peace while secretly spiraling inside—this episode is your sacred reset.

In today’s Sips & Stillness™ episode, Dr. Seida shares a raw story from one of her retreats, the exact moment she realized you can’t shrink and lead at the same time, and how soft confidence became her anchor. You’ll walk away with bridge affirmations, journal prompts, and the courage to stop shape-shifting and start showing up—fully, freely, and without apology.

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why you shrink in moments you should feel confident

✅ How emotional labor is draining your nervous system

✅ The truth about “low maintenance” & other trauma-trained identities ✅ What soft confidence really looks like (and how it feels)

✅ Why performance-based acceptance keeps you exhausted

✅ A rhythm reset rooted in presence—not perfection

 

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

01:45 — The Retreat That Almost Broke Me (Imposter Syndrome + Shrinking)

07:15 — Functional Overthinking = Emotional Labor

08:40 — Shrinking is Learned, Not Who You Are

10:30 — 5-Minute Shrinking Audit: Journal Prompts That Heal

14:00 — Trauma-Trained Labels We Wear as Personality Traits

19:15 — Affirmations to Anchor Your New Season

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Free Power Pack – Done-for-you scripts, audio resets & boundary playbook: https://detox.hustlerehab.co/power 
The Hustle Rehab™ – Get on the VIP Waitlist: https://learn.miliancollective.com/thrw

 

CONNECT WITH DR. SEIDA:
→ Instagram & TikTok: @hustlerehab
→ Explore more: https://hustlerehab.co
→ VIP Waitlist: https://learn.miliancollective.com/thrw

 

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The Poised Powerhouse PodcastBy Dr. Seida Hood, DSW, LCSW