Overcome the Fears Holding You Back and Start Achieving with Dr. Audrey Schnell - Ep. 90

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:

1. 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.
2. Fear of the unknown is often the real obstacle. It's not failure we're afraid of—it'suncertainty. But growth begins with curiosity.
3. 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.
4. Beware of limiting labels. Labels can help us understand ourselves, but they can also box us in. Don't let them define your potential.
5. 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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