#87 Stop Looking for Permission

You keep telling yourself you’re gathering information. But what if you’re actually waiting for permission? In this episode of The Art of Badassery’s MINDFUCKS WITH MAHARA, Mahara unpacks one of the most invisible mindfucks high-achievers fall into: outsourcing their authority. You research, ask opinions, and wait for the “right moment,” believing you’re being thoughtful or strategic. But underneath it all is a quieter pattern—looking for someone else to confirm what you already know. This episode explores why permission-seeking quietly erodes self-trust, how the Inner Critic disguises fear as wisdom, and the shift that happens when your Shadow Queen stops asking if you’re allowed and starts asking what’s true. If this landed, your next step isn’t more insight—it’s sovereignty. CLICK to book a complimentary Intuitive Strategy Reading so we can pinpoint where you’re still waiting for approval and reconnect you with the authority of your Divine Guide. We’ll dismantle the permission structures your Inner Critic has been protecting, let your Shadow Queen speak the truth you’ve been softening, and strengthen your ability to move from self-trust instead of validation. Here’s to you! 👑 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a rating + a quick review—your words help this message reach more women ready to stop living on pause. I see you. I appreciate you. 👑 Start here (Free): • Access the 5-Day INTUITION MASTERY — transform your Inner Critic into your greatest ally Go deeper: • Join THE TRINITY TRANSFORMATION™ — a 3-week mini-mastermind for embodied sovereignty Stay connected: • Check out my YouTube channel • Follow me on Pinterest Book: • Essential Insights To Living Your Best Life