You are capable. Driven. Outwardly successful.
So why does it feel like you’re working ten times harder than you need to just to quiet the doubt in your head?

In this episode of Thoughts. Action. Success., Kirstie Johnston unpacks the hidden paradox of the high-achieving woman: the stronger you appear on paper, the more fragile your confidence can feel internally.

If you’re the woman everyone relies on…
If your resume is stacked but your mind is restless…
If you overthink decisions you’re more than qualified to make…

This conversation is for you.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• Why evidence of success doesn’t automatically create self-trust
• The addiction to external validation that keeps high performers stuck
• The nervous system’s role in self-doubt and why leadership can feel “unsafe”
• The three archetypes of self-distrust: The Poller, The Over-Preparer, and The Shape-Shifter
• How to distinguish anxiety from intuition
• Practical steps to begin installing real, embodied self-authority

This isn’t about beginners. This is about capable women who are exhausted from over-preparing, over-performing, and over-working just to feel secure.

You are not broken.
You are patterned.

And patterns can be rewired.

If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your authority and start leading from calm self-trust, take the quiz https://bit.ly/LeadHerQuiz

Awareness doesn’t create change.
Installation does.

Let’s dive in.

Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3:00 AM asking, "Why am I like this?" Whether it’s overthinking a minor email or feeling like an imposter despite your success, we often jump to the same conclusion: Something is wrong with me.

In today’s episode of Thoughts. Action. Success., we are dismantling that belief.

Host Kirstie dives into the science of survival strategies and why your brain isn’t designed for happiness—it’s designed for safety. If you are a high-achiever who feels like your success is built on anxiety and perfectionism, this episode is your permission slip to stop "fixing" yourself and start understanding your patterns.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Flaw vs. The Pattern: Why your "weaknesses" were actually survival strategies that worked.

• The High-Achiever Paradox: Why society rewards your trauma responses (and how it leads to burnout).

• Midlife Unmasking: Why these patterns feel louder and heavier as we get older.

• The Software Update: How to move from being "run" by your patterns to leading with awareness.

Stop asking "What's wrong with me?" and start asking "Where did I learn this?"

✨ TAKE THE QUIZ: Who is really leading your life? Identify your survival archetype—The Perfectionist, The Protector, or The Martyr—and learn how to step back into the driver's seat.

How to Stop Letting Self-Doubt Run Your Life

(When You’re Capable, Experienced, and Still Overthinking)

You’re capable.
You’ve achieved a lot.
So why does self-doubt still have a say in your decisions?

If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking choices you’re more than qualified to make, questioning your instincts, or feeling unsettled despite outward success — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we go beyond surface-level “confidence tips” and explore what’s really happening beneath self-doubt for high-achieving women.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• why self-doubt often gets louder as you grow, not quieter

• why confidence doesn’t come from achievement, insight, or positive thinking

• how your inner critic (or “Mean Girl”) isn’t the enemy — just outdated

• the hidden cost of letting self-doubt lead your life

• what actually changes when you move from self-improvement to self-leadership

This episode is an invitation to stop fixing yourself — and start leading yourself.

Because self-doubt isn’t a flaw.
It’s a leadership issue.
And leadership can be learned.

If this episode resonated, please follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with a woman who needs to hear this message.

Thoughts create actions.
Actions create success.
But leadership starts within.

— Kirstie

Are you tired of your mind running in circles, replaying conversations or worrying about future scenarios that may never happen? Overthinking can feel like a mental prison, keeping you stuck in a cycle of doubt, stress, and anxiety. In this episode of Thoughts. Action. Success., Mindset & Success Coach Kirstie Johnston dives deep into the overthinking trap and shares powerful strategies to break free from it.

You’ll learn:

• The mental and physical toll of overthinking and how it impacts your well-being

• Practical tools to interrupt the cycle of overthinking, including journaling and mindfulness techniques

• How Kirstie's signature Rise Method helps women move from self-doubt to unstoppable confidence, breaking the cycle of overthinking for good

If you're ready to stop the mental treadmill and start living with clarity and confidence, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how to unlock your power and take inspired action toward the life you truly deserve.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this message. You’ve got this, gorgeous—keep rising!

What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you can build—right now, in midlife? In this episode of Thoughts. Actions. Success., I’m redefining what confidence truly means for women navigating their next chapter.

Join me as we bust the biggest myths about confidence, uncover what authentic self-belief looks like, and explore practical steps to help you:
✅ Identify and celebrate your unique strengths.
✅ Take small, courageous actions to step out of your comfort zone.
✅ Shift your focus from perfection to progress.

If self-doubt has been holding you back, this episode is your invitation to start rewriting the narrative.

And if you’re ready to take your confidence to the next level, don’t miss my 6-week coaching program designed to help midlife women like you silence their inner critic, rebuild their self-belief, and create bold transformation.

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step toward reclaiming your power!

In this episode I will share with you how continuously improving and mastering these 3 tools will make

These are:

And then how consistency is the glue that makes all the

Join Kirstie Johnston - Mindset & Performance Coach in this episode as she introduces you to Imposter Syndrome. She will delve into:

Welcome to another episode!

Today, we're tackling the number one dream killer for many people – SELF-DOUBT.

If you have a big dream or goal, experiencing self-doubt is normal. In this episode, I share my experience and 3 Tips to help you overcome the barriers self-doubt creates.

March's theme in my Facebook Group is Harnessing the Power of Self-Doubt. I'm excited to help as many women as possible push aside barriers to living their dreams.

You'll learn how to become aware of when self-doubt is stopping you and how to push it aside.

I'd love to hear what resonates with you and what you plan to implement after listening. Share in the Empowered Women's Mindset Mastery Facebook group.

Live the Dream!

Love,

Kirstie

Hello! Welcome to your week - and welcome to your little dose of Monday Motivation 💛

Today's quote is from George Lucas: Always remember your focus determines your reality.

Take a moment today to listen and be inspired as you start your week. It'll help you understand the significant role focus plays in crafting your dream life. 
 
Dream Big - and have a lovely week 💛

Kirstie

In episode 44 of Thoughts. Action. Success Kirstie talks about Respond Don’t React – Good and bad things happen to everybody in the course of living a life. It’s not the events that determine the quality of your life, it is your response. The key to living your best life is being in charge of your responses but that requires effort and planning.