Show Notes
In this episode, I’m joined again by Monique Shields, and this conversation felt like therapy, coaching, and truth-telling all in one. We went deep into something I’ve personally been navigating: what it actually looks like to move out of survival mode as a high-achieving woman, especially when life has been life-ing.
We talked about the invisible weight many of us carry, from parenting to business to unexpected life challenges, and how that impacts the way we show up, make decisions, and even spend money. One of the biggest shifts for me? Realizing I wasn’t telling myself the full story about what I had been carrying and surviving.
Monique breaks down how our mindset around scarcity, energy, and outsourcing can keep us stuck, and what it really means to “resource yourself” instead of just pushing through. If you’ve been feeling stuck, foggy, or like you’re doing everything but still not moving forward, this episode will hit home.
Main Takeaways You’re not behind, you’re likely operating without acknowledging everything you’ve been carrying Scarcity mindset after a hard season can quietly shape your decisions and keep you stuck Your energy, not just your time, is one of your most valuable assets Resourcing yourself (mentally, physically, strategically) is essential for growth
Highlights Include 00:00 – Reconnecting with Monique and what she’s been building 02:30 – Why intimate spaces and coaching containers matter 04:30 – Starting YouTube and breaking through creative burnout 06:00 – The hidden impact of hard seasons on decision-making 08:00 – Why you’re not telling yourself the full story 10:00 – High-achievers and the trap of self-pressure 12:30 – Why “feeling less overwhelmed” isn’t the right goal 15:00 – Scarcity mindset after financial or life shocks 18:00 – Why cost-first thinking keeps you stuck 21:00 – The “delusional belief” successful people hold about their future 27:00 – The real value of your time and energy 33:30 – What actually changed after hiring support 36:00 – Mental fog and why you don’t even realize you’re in it 40:00 – Why stability is not the same as hoarding 43:00 – What it really means to “resource yourself” 46:00 – The importance of having multiple “brains” supporting you 50:00 – Why your nervous system needs support in today’s world 52:00 – Reframing “I can’t afford it” into a choice
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