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You Are Not Broken, You Are Patterned
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.
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By Kirstie Johnston
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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.