Limiting thoughts and doubts aren't based in truth—they're based in fear.
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we're joined by Dr. Audrey Schnell, a coach who helps ambitious professionals identify and overcome the hidden fears sabotaging their success.
If you've ever felt stuck, struggled with follow-through, or doubted your ability to succeed despite knowing better—you're not alone. Tune in as Dr. Schnell shares with us the subtle ways that fear-based thinking may be running the show in our lives and what we can do about it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why fear—not failure—is often the real obstacle to success
- How to identify when you're operating from a fear-based loop
- The role of labels and personality assessments in limiting your potential.
- How procrastination and overthinking disguise themselves as productivity
- What fear of success looks like and how it keeps you playing small
- How to "flip the script" and reframe disempowering thoughts
- Why true growth means letting go of who you used to be
- How your environment and community can fast-track your transformation.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Learn more about Dr. Audrey Schnell at https://audreyschnell.com
- Sign up for our newsletter and become a Sione and Alana Insider for exclusive content, weekly challenges, and more life lessons at https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider
A FEW GOLDEN NUGGETS:
- Growth requires letting go of who you used to be. Transformation isn't about adding more—it’s about releasing what no longer serves you.
- Fear of the unknown is often the real obstacle. It's not failure we're afraid of—it'suncertainty. But growth begins with curiosity.
- You grow faster when you're surrounded by people who stretch you. Discomfort can be your best teacher—especially when you're in the right environment.
- Beware of limiting labels. Labels can help us understand ourselves, but they can also box us in. Don't let them define your potential.
- What sounds like a limiting belief is often a fear in disguise. Doubts like "I'm not enough" are often just fears asking, "What if that's true?" Flip the script and take action anyway.
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