EP 167: The hidden reason you can't receive more love, money & success

As an ambitious woman who feels stuck, the problem often isn't that you're not doing enough (if anything, chances are, you’re probably overdoing it, lol).In today's episode, we're diving into the hidden reason so many ambitious women struggle to receive more love, money, success, support, and abundance — even after doing all the inner work.We're talking about self-trust, hyper-independence, over-effort in dating & business, and why constantly trying to fix yourself may actually be the thing standing between you and the life you're trying to create.We explore:Why self-trust is more important than confidenceThe real reason why receiving feels unsafe for so many womenHow hyper-independence blocks love, support, and abundanceThe hidden addiction to self-improvement and "fixing" yourselfWhy healing can become another form of perfectionismThe difference between understanding yourself and trusting yourselfHow over-efforting shows up in business, dating, and relationshipsWhy ambitious women often struggle to enjoy the success they've worked so hard to createThe capacity conversation nobody is havingWhy your next level may require less control, not moreHow to become the woman who allows life to meet her halfwayIf you've ever felt exhausted from carrying everything alone, constantly chasing the next breakthrough, or wondering why success still doesn't feel as fulfilling as you expected — this episode is for you.—In this episode, I discuss:00:00 - 05:19 The struggle to receive05:20 - 08:27 Self trust vs confidence11:19 -  13:58 Healing vs. fixing yourself13:59 - 16:26 The purpose of hyper-independence16:27 - 19:32 The importance of expressing yourself19:33 - 22:02 Healing as a journey - not an end goal22:03 - 24:52 The power that comes from trusting yourself24:53 - 27:18 Enjoying life beyond achievement27:19 - 33:02 Capacity to receive & letting go of control33:03 - 37:23 Becoming the woman who receives life—Similar episodes: Ep 160: The hidden cost of being a 'bossbabe' - and the #1 lie women are told about Feminine Energy EP 163: The real reason you keep sabotaging what you say you want – how to stay ‘on track’EP 152: How I am upgrading each aspect of my life this year (+ how you can, too!)—Similar episodes: ⁠Ep 160: The hidden cost of being a 'bossbabe' - and the #1 lie women are told about Feminine Energy ⁠⁠Ep 157: The Art of Self-Mastery: What it really takes to thrive in life, love, leadership & wealth⁠⁠EP 164: How to be 'that girl' who always gets what she wants - fusing 'IT girl' x 'magnetic queen' energy⁠—I was recently interviewed by my friend Lisa, host of the Real Money Podcast! We dive into all things energetics of money and the inner work it takes to create true wealth and become a magnet to money. Tune in ⁠HERE⁠!—Connect with Laura: Laura’s Website: ⁠https://www.lauraherde.com/⁠Laura’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laura.herde/⁠Laura’s 1-1 Coaching: ⁠https://www.lauraherde.com/application-1-1⁠Laura’s Coaching Certification Course: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/embodiedcoachacademy/⁠>> EMAIL ME TO CONNECT/ FOR QUESTIONS: [email protected]>> FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE CONTENT: ⁠@laura.herde ⁠Feel free to share this episode with your bestie, and tag us on IG when you listen so we can repost you.If you’re a loyal listener and would like to support the show, leave us a rating/ review, it means the world!Make sure to be subscribed to UNFUCK YOUR LIFE, we publish episodes for you every single Tuesday.Thank you so much for tuning in, love xx