Episode 36 - I was told my life would be limited - I am glad I didn't listen

SummaryIn this episode, Joanna reflects on the impact of limiting narratives imposed by others throughout her life. She shares personal stories of overcoming expectations, particularly regarding her health, education, and personal life. Joanna emphasises the importance of self-discovery and breaking free from societal norms, especially as women age. She provides practical steps for listeners to identify and dismantle these limiting beliefs, encouraging them to trust themselves and pursue their true desires.TakeawaysIt's important to recognise when others' narratives shape your life.Self-trust is built through listening inward instead of outward.You can redefine what your life looks like at any age.Identifying borrowed voices can help you reclaim your narrative.Desire can feel blurry; simplify by asking what you want more or less of.Taking small self-trust actions can dismantle limiting beliefs.You are not behind or late; you're at a crossroads.Your life will expand as you release limiting stories.Courage and a decision are key to personal growth.Strategy1) Spot the Borrowed Voice2) Track Your ‘Should’ Hotspots3) Separate Fear From Truth4) Re-centre on Desire With One Clean Question 5) Make One Self-Trust Move This WeekSOUL – Journal promptsWhose voice do I hear when I imagine changing my life?What story did someone else write for me that I never consciously questioned?What version of me did I become to stay safe, approved of, or accepted?What is it costing me to keep listening?UNIVERSAL GUIDANCE – Two of CupsThis card is often associated with partnership, harmony, and mutual choice.But today, I want you to see it as something deeper.The Two of Cups is about inner union.It’s the moment you stop abandoning yourself.The moment you choose alignment over approval.The moment you meet yourself honestly — and say, I choose you.This card asks:Can you trust yourself enough to walk forward without external validation?Can you honour your truth, even if it disrupts the life you’ve carefully built?This isn’t about burning everything down.It’s about coming back into right relationship with yourself.And when you do — everything else begins to rearrange.Are you to experience The Shift?The Shift is a 90-minute private mentoring session where we slow everything down, get radically honest, and create clarity around what needs to change — so you can move forward with intention rather than momentum.It’s for the woman who knows she can’t walk the same path this year and doesn’t want to wait until December to realise that nothing changed.You can find out more information and  book your session HERE🙌🏼 Loved this episode?If this resonated with you, I would be so grateful if you could:✨ Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode✨ Rate and review — it helps more women find this space✨ Share this episode with a friend who’s on the edge of something extraordinary🌐 Connect with MeLet’s keep this conversation going!📸 Instagram: @becomingnoordinarywoman🌍 Website: www.joannapetrierout.com💌 Email: [email protected]