Ep 197: Trading Trauma Response for Trust with Bianca Juarez

Are you constantly chasing the next achievement, but still feel like it's never enough? Do you know deep down that "high-achieving" hustle is actually wearing you out? I’m kicking off the New Year, and I'm ready for more! But not more doing—more being. In this first episode of 2026, I'm peeling back the layers on how we, as high-achieving women, often confuse our drive with a deep-seated trauma response. That perfectionism? It's a mask. That performance-based identity? It's a stronghold, and we are dismantling it today!  I’m sharing my personal journey and the truth I had to face: "High achieving is often a trauma response."  This year, we are Trading Trauma Response for Trust! It's time to surrender control, trust God.  Key Takeaways: Why high achievement can be a coping mechanism. The power in surrendering control and choosing trust. Practical ways to align your ambition with your faith. The antidote to the "perfectionism prism." Let's stop performing and start living on purpose! Share your biggest takeaway—or even your 'more' journey—and tag me @biancajuarezofficial, so I can cheer you on and witness the fire God is setting in your life!  Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS Song Happily Hidden by Pat Barrett https://open.spotify.com/track/1KSbEDEuafGfz2fuioe5uK?si=b005de5b22584080 ⋇ Bianca’s book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC  ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. https://www.biancajuaerzofficial.com/gdq  ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! We’re Going There is sponsored by HomeChef - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!! Go to HomeChef.com/GOINGTHERE.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. http://tinyurl.com/WGTHomeChef We're Going There is sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/GOINGTHERE today to get 10% off. http://tinyurl.com/WGTBetterHelp ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-going-there-with-bianca-juarez-olthoff/id1529509063?uo=4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RpqUTDQWWKDHt1yLQlMKW ⋇ Visit biancajuarezofficial.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/resources  ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/  ⋇ WGT email: [email protected] ⋇ Youtube: https://youtu.be/PtWcDejHlf0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices