High-achieving women know how to get things done. You’re taking action, following strategies, and putting in the work. But no matter how much effort you put in, there’s still that one thing that feels just out of reach—whether it’s more success, deeper love, or greater abundance. Sound familiar?

The truth is, you don’t need to do more. Your subconscious and energetic systems are blocking you from receiving what you truly desire.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the three biggest subconscious wounds that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overworking, overgiving, and struggling to receive:

✔️ The ‘Prove Your Worth’ Wound – Feeling like love, success, and abundance must be earned through hard work and sacrifice.
✔️ The ‘Receiving is Weak’ Wound – Believing that self-sufficiency is strength and that asking for help makes you vulnerable.
✔️ The ‘Love Equals Sacrifice’ Wound – Associating love and success with struggle, making ease feel wrong or unsafe.

We’ll also cover how trapped emotional energy keeps you in patterns of proving, pushing, and blocking what you desire—and why your nervous system must feel safe before you can fully receive it all.

This is a must-listen if you’re ready to break free from the cycle of overworking and finally open yourself up to effortless receiving. Because when you align your mind, body, and energy, it really does get to be easy.

Ready to go deeper?
My new 3-month live group program is designed to help you rewire your subconscious, release trapped emotional energy, and expand your capacity to receive. No more chasing. No more settling. Just alignment, ease, and a life that fuels you. DM me on Instagram @_BrendaJohnston or check the link in the show notes for details.

Let’s Connect!
📸 Take a screenshot of this episode, share it on Instagram, and tag me @_BrendaJohnston. I’d love to hear which receiving wound hit home for you!

📩 Have questions or an aha moment? Send me a DM or email—I’d love to hear from you!

Resources & Links:
🔗 Get more info on My NEW 3-Month Live Group Program
🔗 Follow Me on Instagram
🔗 Listen to Episode 126: From Burnout to Boundaries