7. Why Fear Is Holding You Back From Success (and How to Step Into Who You’re Meant to Be)

“Sometimes the loudest voice holding you back… is your own.” Fear of failure gets talked about a lot. But fear of success? That’s the quiet weight many of us carry. In this episode, we go deep into the mind shift required to stop letting fear narrate your story — and start living the truth that’s already yours. What it really means to follow your own path, even when it means outgrowing identities, communities, and comfort zones that once defined you. We’re taught to fear failure, but success can feel just as terrifying. When stepping into who you’re meant to be threatens your sense of belonging, old identities and voices (internal and external) can pull you back. Losing people along the way — friends, communities, or even past versions of yourself — can make the journey lonelier and more confronting than expected. Real transformation happens when you choose to walk by faith, not sight. When you clear out everyone else’s opinions and hear your own voice again. When you build a new comfort zone that holds your growth instead of your fear. This episode shares the mindset tools, spiritual perspective, and daily rituals that helped us push past fear and step fully into the lives we’re meant to create. In this episode you will learn: 1. “We brought out two perspectives; yours was physical and mine was spiritual.” 2. Navigating the fear of success and what it really costs 3. The story of losing a friend and redefining community 4. Clearing out external noise to find your own voice 5. Mindset shift tools: the snow analogy 6. How to talk to yourself differently & quiet the inner critic 7. Nature walks, emotional support, and self-connection 8. Why your old identity will keep calling you back — and how to respond with compassion 9. Faith vs. skepticism: why some people manifest with ease Thank you for listening, Like, Share and Subscribe! 💐 Join the conversation: Comment below one kind thing you said to your body today. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakthenormpodcast/ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakthenormpodcast Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/BreaktheNormPodcastLove, Ruth & Lily Two unconventional women, one empowerment journey, zero apologies. We’re just your friends. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. This podcast comes from the empowerment lessons we’ve learned from our lived experiences. #authentic #vulnerability #empowermentpodcast #personaltransformation #strongfemalelead #mindsetcoach