IN THIS EPISODE

If you’ve ever felt like your business is gaining momentum… and then suddenly you shut down, avoid everything, or want to disappear—this episode is going to hit. Hard.

I’m breaking down the exact nervous system pattern that causes entrepreneurs to go from growth to pressure to freeze and how to catch it before it tanks your consistency, your income, and your trust in yourself.

WHAT WE COVERED

• The real tension: when your brain wants to go but your body wants to slow down
• Why most entrepreneurs override their body (and how that leads to burnout)
• The difference between not being aware vs. being aware but still pushing
• How “freeze” doesn’t come out of nowhere—it builds quietly
• The subtle thoughts that trigger a shutdown (you might not even notice them)
• The “snowball effect” that turns momentum into pressure
• Why your system can’t sustain constant “this needs to work” energy
• The boom → crash cycle (and why it’s not a strategy problem)
• Real-life examples of avoidance that look harmless but aren’t
• How to catch yourself BEFORE you spiral or shut down
• The difference between taking action vs. removing pressure while taking action
• What it actually means to “build capacity” in your nervous system
• Why shortening the dip (not eliminating it) is the real goal
• How regulating your nervous system leads to more clients, more consistency, and more money

TRUTHS FROM THIS EPISODE

• You’re not lazy—you’re overloaded
• The problem isn’t that it’s not working…it’s that your system doesn’t feel safe holding it yet
• Freeze isn’t random—it’s a response to pressure (even “good” pressure)
• You don’t need to stop working—you need to stop gripping

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In this episode, I talk about how past investments can quietly erode your self-trust—and how that shows up in your business today.

We get into the difference between a grounded decision and one made from urgency, how your nervous system plays into it, and why you’re likely not struggling with decision-making… you’re struggling to trust yourself enough to make one.

(00:00) You got burned—and how that impacts your trust in yourself

(02:30) My personal experience with investing and pulling back

(05:00) Why this isn’t about bad investments—it’s about self-trust

(07:30) How this shows up: overthinking, hesitating, rewriting, underpricing

(10:00) The nervous system piece: urgency vs. grounded decisions

(13:00) The two types of “yes” (and why they feel so similar)

(15:30) Why you hesitate now (and call it being “smart”)

(18:00) How to rebuild self-trust in small, real ways

(21:00) What your six figure self actually does differently

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If your pricing feels off… this episode will hit.

In this conversation, I’m breaking down why you keep trying to price your work based on time—and why that will never actually reflect your value. This came from a real moment I had cleaning out my basement and realizing what people are truly paying me for.

This is about depth. Identity. And the version of you your clients are actually buying access to.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why pricing based on time (hourly thinking) keeps you stuck
• The moment that shifted how I see my own value (yes… my basement 😏)
• What clients are actually paying you for (it’s not what you think)
• Why your work is multidimensional—and can’t be measured logically
• The real reason you undercharge (it’s not strategy)
• What happens when you “flatten” your value to make it make sense
• The nervous system side of raising your prices and owning your value
• How to start thinking like the woman who charges more

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“You’re not charging for what you do. You’re charging for who you had to become to do it this way.”

“You’re trying to measure something multidimensional with a one-dimensional tool.”

“You didn’t build this level of depth just to price it like an hourly job.”

JOURNALING PRACTICE

Try this:

• Take your current price
• Multiply it by 8x or 10x
• Then ask yourself:

What have I lived, learned, and embodied to be someone who charges this much?

Then…

Start acting like the woman who already does.

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IN THIS EPISODE

In this episode, Carly breaks down why so many women feel stuck at an income plateau—even when they’re taking action, showing up consistently, and doing everything they’ve been told should work.

She explores the difference between fear of failure and fear of success, and why the real issue often isn’t strategy—it’s nervous system capacity.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a feast-or-famine cycle, constantly tweaking your offers, pricing, or content when things slow down, this episode will show you what’s actually happening underneath it.

This is about learning how to regulate your nervous system, stay grounded in the quiet moments of business, and build the capacity to hold more visibility, more clients, and more money—without defaulting to pressure or overwork.

WHAT WE COVER

• Why an income plateau isn’t a strategy problem—it’s a capacity problem
• The difference between fear of failure vs. fear of success in business
• Why consistent action doesn’t always equal consistent income
• The feast-or-famine cycle and what actually drives it
• The three types of “quiet” in business (before results, during a lull, after money lands)
• Nervous system regulation for entrepreneurs and why it matters
• How overthinking, overworking, and over-tweaking become hidden avoidance
• The real reason income gets stuck at 5K, 10K, or 15K months
• Why scaling your business requires the ability to hold, not just do more
• Identity shifts required to create consistent income
• How to stay grounded and lead your business without constant proof or validation

QUOTES

• “You are not afraid of failing. You fail all the time and you keep going.”
• “Quiet doesn’t just happen when things aren’t working. Quiet also happens right before things start working.”
• “What actually creates 10K, 15K, 20K months and beyond on repeat is not more actioning. It’s the ability to stay.”
• “Your identity is in between.”
• “Learning to stay and increasing your capacity to hold in the quiet is hands down what’s going to take you to the next income level.”

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Podcast: Your Six-Figure Self

Episode Summary

In this episode, Carly shares a powerful realization from watching Pretty Woman—and how the movie is actually a masterclass in identity, self-worth, and expansion. She breaks down the subtle shift Vivian makes and how it mirrors the internal shifts required to step into your Six Figure Self. This episode will help you understand why you can’t fully go back once your body experiences a new level—and what it really takes to stabilize there.

Key Topics

• The deeper meaning of Pretty Woman and why it’s about identity, not romance
• How identity shifts impact self-worth, money, and success
• The moment Vivian begins to see herself differently—and why it matters
• “Big mistake. Big. Huge.” as a turning point in self-worth and standards
• Learning to hold yourself in new environments (dinner scene breakdown)
• The identity shift behind wanting more—and allowing yourself to have it
• Why you can’t fully go back after experiencing expansion
• The difference between reaching a new level vs. stabilizing in it
• Why “big breakthroughs” don’t create lasting change without capacity
• Nervous system capacity explained through Vivian vs. Kit De Luca
• Becoming more of yourself instead of trying to become someone new

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Podcast: Your Six-Figure Self

From Survival Mode to Strategy with Beth Jasinski

Entrepreneurs often think they need more discipline, more content, or a better strategy when things aren’t working — but often the real issue is that their nervous system is in protection mode. In this episode, Carly Hamilton-Jones sits down with client Beth Jasinski, owner of CannaFit, to talk about what it took to move from overworking, people-pleasing, and spinning her wheels to a more grounded, spacious, strategic way of building her business.

Beth is a longtime personal trainer and cannabis educator who blends fitness, nutrition, and cannabis education to help people better understand their bodies and create healthier, more supportive wellness routines. Together, Carly and Beth unpack what it really takes to slow down, raise prices, create boundaries, tolerate space, and stay the course long enough for your business to actually work.

• Beth’s journey from personal trainer to cannabis educator and business owner

• What “freeze” can look like when you’re still highly productive on the outside

• The difference between being busy and being strategic

• How Beth was working all day but still spinning her wheels

• Why raising her prices changed both her schedule and her income

• The habit of posting just to check the box

• People-pleasing, client boundaries, and building a business that fits your life

• Why ending an offer or program can feel like a breakup

• The emotional discomfort of having more space after years of overworking

• Beth’s experience of the “dark night of the soul” in business

• What it looks like to stay with the discomfort instead of quitting

• How getting specific in her message helped Beth finally find her lane

Beth Jasinski is the owner of CannaFit, where she helps people understand how cannabis can support fitness, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and overall wellness.

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Podcast: Your Six-Figure Self

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Embodied Entrepreneur 1:1 Coaching

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Entrepreneurs often struggle with selling, posting online, following up with leads, or raising their prices—not because they lack strategy, but because their nervous system is in protection mode.

In this episode, business coach Carly Hamilton-Jones explores how nervous system regulation and interoceptive awareness help entrepreneurs stay grounded, navigate discomfort, and build the capacity to grow their business and income.

Carly shares how many entrepreneurs unknowingly override their bodies while working—holding their breath, tightening their shoulders, or bracing when they check sales or show up online.

When you learn to notice these physical sensations instead of ignoring them, you create the ability to stay present, trust yourself, and lead your business with more steadiness, confidence, and consistency.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why many entrepreneurs unknowingly override their bodies throughout the workday

• What a body sensation actually is and how to recognize one

• The difference between thinking about a feeling and noticing a real sensation in your body

• What interoceptive awareness is and why it matters for business owners

• The physical signals your body sends when you're posting, selling, or checking revenue

• How avoidance behaviors (opening another tab, busy work, distraction) show up in business

• Why learning to stay with discomfort builds nervous system capacity

• How this practice helps you raise prices, follow up confidently, and stay steady through dips in sales

• Carly’s “Soothe and Move” approach to navigating discomfort in entrepreneurship

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Notice what happens in your body when you think about:

• Posting online and nobody responding

• Following up with someone who said “maybe”

• Raising your prices

• Making more money than you ever have before

• Someone paying you in full

• Someone unsubscribing from your email list

• Taking a full day off from your business

• Fully going for it in your work

Instead of answering with thoughts, try describing the actual sensations in your body — temperature, pressure, tightness, movement, color, or texture.

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Helpful Links

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Topics in This Episode

nervous system regulation

interoceptive awareness

somatic awareness

entrepreneur mindset

selling with confidence

body awareness for entrepreneurs

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Most entrepreneurs sabotage their sales success by making selling feel heavy, sleazy, or emotional—until they realize it's just a simple, natural part of being human. Carly reveals the transformative mindset shift that turns selling into your greatest gift, helping you confidently connect with clients without attachment or fear.

In this episode, you'll discover how your beliefs around selling are shaping your results—and how to reframe them for more ease and confidence. Carly breaks down the three core stages of selling: pre-selling mindset work, the art of asking with clarity, and holding steady after the ask. She shares practical tactics to eliminate the shame and doubt that often hold entrepreneurs back, including how to approach rejection neutrally and how to stay grounded during quiet moments or missed opportunities.

Perfect for coaches, creatives, and service providers tired of feeling salesy, this episode empowers you to love the process of selling and realize that your six-figure success begins with shifting your mindset. Get ready to own your power, make confident asks, and watch your business thrive by simply being yourself.

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Pre-launch anxiety isn’t a strategy problem—it’s a nervous system response.

In this episode, Carly shares a powerful real-life moment that completely reframed how she thinks about growth, selling, and staying grounded in business.

Using the unexpected metaphor of a fish jumping and returning to water, she breaks down why expansion isn’t about pushing harder or staying “high vibe”—it’s about building the capacity to land, regulate, and return to yourself.

If you’ve ever posted something, launched an offer, or put yourself out there—and then immediately spiraled, overthought, or pulled back—this episode will help you understand why.

This is about learning how to stay, trust yourself, and keep going—even when things feel uncertain, quiet, or exposed.

• Why pre-launch anxiety has nothing to do with strategy
• The nervous system response behind overthinking, spiraling, and pulling back
• The “jump and return” metaphor for business growth and expansion
• Why adrenaline, pressure, and urgency can drive action—but not stability
• The real reason entrepreneurs struggle after they show up or launch
• What happens when you don’t “land” after visibility or selling
• How over-checking, refreshing, and second-guessing show up after posting
• Why freezing, avoiding, or pulling back is a protective response
• The truth about regulation: it’s not avoiding emotion, it’s how you interpret it
• Why your body isn’t asking you to quit—it’s asking you to return to safety
• How to build capacity to stay visible, sell, and grow your income

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Welcome back to Your Six-Figure Self podcast!

In typical Carly vibes, we're doing business differently.

We’re not chasing.

We’re not bracing.

We’re not burning ourselves out trying to “get it right.”

This podcast is about building a business that feels like freedom in your body and plenty in your bank account.

We're talking nervous-system-led embodiment, intuitive strategy, and making money in a way that actually feels good.

So take a deep breath.

Settle in.

Let’s get into it.

Because there really is no rush.

The Six-Figure Self Mastermind

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Money Love Manuscript (and join the email!)

https://carly-hamilton-jones.kit.com/f06a380435

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