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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 12 MIN

326 - You're NOT Stuck, Take the First Step

from UNITED State of Women · host Kalena James & Julie Deem

You don’t need more time, you need a different way of thinking. In this episode Julie Deem breaks down what limiting beliefs actually look like in real life and why they keep you in a cycle of overthinking instead of taking action. This is a real, honest conversation about fear, your brain’s need for safety, and how to move forward even when you don’t feel ready. If you’ve been sitting on a goal, waiting for the “right time,” this episode will help you take your next step today. What You Will Learn:How limiting beliefs show up in everyday thinking and decision-making.What is actually happening in the brain when fear keeps you from taking action.Why overthinking and planning can create the illusion of progress while keeping you stuck.How confidence is built through action rather than waiting to feel ready.What simple steps can help create momentum toward a goal.FAQ:What is a limiting belief?A limiting belief is a thought that feels true but is actually a learned pattern based on past experiences, fear, or the brain’s desire to stay safe.Why do I feel stuck even when I have goals?Feeling stuck often comes from overthinking and believing thoughts that create hesitation, rather than taking small, consistent actions forward.What is the first step to overcoming limiting beliefs?Start by identifying what you’re actually afraid of, then take one small step forward instead of waiting for the fear to go away.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You don’t need more time, you need a different way of thinking. In this episode Julie Deem breaks down what limiting beliefs actually look like in real life and why they keep you in a cycle of overthinking instead of taking action. This is a real, honest conversation about fear, your brain’s need for safety, and how to move forward even when you don’t feel ready. If you’ve been sitting on a goal, waiting for the “right time,” this episode will help you take your next step today. What You Will Learn:How limiting beliefs show up in everyday thinking and decision-making.What is actually happening in the brain when fear keeps you from taking action.Why overthinking and planning can create the illusion of progress while keeping you stuck.How confidence is built through action rather than waiting to feel ready.What simple steps can help create momentum toward a goal.FAQ:What is a limiting belief?A limiting belief is a thought that feels true but is actually a learned pattern based on past experiences, fear, or the brain’s desire to stay safe.Why do I feel stuck even when I have goals?Feeling stuck often comes from overthinking and believing thoughts that create hesitation, rather than taking small, consistent actions forward.What is the first step to overcoming limiting beliefs?Start by identifying what you’re actually afraid of, then take one small step forward instead of waiting for the fear to go away.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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