Ep:23 Staying Small Almost Cost Me Everything — Why It’s Time to Stop Denying Yourself and Follow the Fun

Send us Fan MailAll things Shabana Knight: https://linktr.ee/shabana.knight When did we stop dreaming? When did we stop having fun? And why do we deny ourselves permission to want more?In this episode, I reflect on the quiet ways we deny our desires, creativity, and voice — and how that denial slowly drains our joy. From a family tradition of visiting Seattle’s gingerbread village to navigating marriage, motherhood, healing, and self-growth, this conversation is an honest reminder that our desires matter.We talk about:Why we stop dreaming and playing as adultsHow energy drains like clutter, scrolling, and self-talk block creativityThe power of following an idea — even when it feels smallStaying small in relationships and learning to speak upHealing yourself instead of waiting for someone else to changeReleasing what no longer serves you to make room for alignmentThis episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask yourself: What am I denying — and what might be possible if I stopped?✨ Step back. Reflect. Release. Recharge.If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder!You want to grow? Join Cathy Heller's Community where all the amazing women like us hang!  Affiliated links below:$97 monthly membership: https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/thisabundantlifebycathyheller/87OhBLtqwFzNgnbB $26 January Challenge - Cathy Heller Style! See you there!  https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/gLV3Kkjq/87OhBLtqwFzNgnbB Join Cathy Heller’s Community for $1 Trial https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/vBO4Ikhh/87OhBLtqwFzNgnbB Sponsor — Happy Mail - Support the show!💌 Handwritten encouragement cards that spread kindness, not calories!Happy Mail send $19.95 to my Venmo or Pay Pal in link tree above - include your email in memo line to receive email with details on how to get your happy mail sent within 24 hours!  I greatly appreciate your support to help fund this podcast!Support the show✨ Personalized Intuitive Energy Readings An intuitive, personalized energy reading where I connect with your energy to receive guidance, clarity, and insight for where you are right now. I see in pictures what your soul needs to remember and share this with you live. Each session is personalized to support where you are right now, helping you gain clarity, direction, and a deeper connection with yourself so you can move forward with confidence and ease. ✨💕 Includes:• A 1:1 Private Zoom session • Personalized gentle guidance based on your present-time energy • Energetic insights • 4 Channeled Intuitive Messages • 3 Clarity Card Pulls • 2 Oracle Card Insights • 1 Sacred space for connection, healing, and manifestation! You deserve to be seen & supported! 💖 Gift yourself or a friend an energy reading—book today! "I would 100% recommend one of your sessions with everyone on the planet!!!!'📩 Book by email: [email protected] or DM on socials 💳 Vemno or Credit Card Join monthly $27 at The Expansion Room! with Jen Liss!