7. When Your Ego Has a Meltdown (And Why That Means You're About to Level Up)

In this vulnerable episode, Leah talks about the internal resistance that comes with growth and the three blocks that keep successful women feeling stuck: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-abandonment. She shares how to recognize the difference between fear-based thinking and authentic inner guidance.

✨ Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Mental resistance often increases when approaching meaningful action or growth
• Three patterns create internal conflict: people-pleasing (conditioning vs. calling), perfectionism (external validation addiction), and self-abandonment (emotional invalidation)
• These patterns appear during difficult conversations, boundary-setting, or pursuing goals
• Two distinct internal voices operate: conditioning (prioritizes safety and familiarity) and authentic guidance (directs toward expansion)
• Conditioning-based thoughts include "I can't" or "I'm not ready"—authentic guidance sounds like "this feels right" or "I'm meant for this"
• Fear-based thoughts typically feel contractive; authentic guidance feels expansive
• Conditioning voices are often louder initially, while authentic guidance is quieter but persistent
• Resistance can signal proximity to growth rather than indication to stop
• The ability to recognize and choose between these internal voices distinguishes those who create change from those who remain in familiar patterns

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