It’s Not Fear of Success that Scares You—It’s Fear of What It Might Cost You - ep. 179

You’ve probably heard the phrase “fear of success” thrown around in the coaching world. But what if that’s not actually the fear that’s been holding you back? What if the real fear—the one running quietly in the background—isn’t about success itself… …but about what you believe it might cost you? In this episode, we’re unpacking a pattern I see in so many ambitious women: → The closer you get to what you say you want, the more resistance shows up. → You feel tired, uncertain, or overwhelmed—right when things should feel exciting. → And somehow, success feels heavier than it should. If you’ve been stuck in the loop of “almost there,” this conversation is going to hit home in all the right ways. This one’s not about doing more—it’s about shifting the energy underneath what you’re building. ✨ Are you ready to lead from your truth—not your programming? You’ve done all the things—followed the strategies, hit the milestones—but something still isn’t clicking. Doors are open for From Force to Flow My live group program.  This is for the coach, healer, creative, or entrepreneur who knows she’s here for more—without the burnout, self-doubt, or endless second-guessing. Not just in business. In how she leads her whole life. LEARN MORE + JOIN  🔐 Want even deeper shifts? Get access to The Limitless Life Uncensored This 5-part private audio series is my, unfiltered audio series that goes where the main mic can’t. Raw. Real. Frequency-shifting. → GET ACCESS HERE If this episode speaks to you, screenshot and tag me on Instagram @_brendajohnston—I love hearing what lands for you. And if you’re loving the show, a 5-star review helps this work reach more high-integrity women like you. Here’s to creating your limitless life. Now hit play—you’re going to feel this one. Take the next stepThere’s something you want to change, something you can’t quite figure out, or you know you’re ready for something different but you’re not sure what that looks like yet.Book a complimentary 30-minute Subconscious Strategy Session. We’ll look at what’s going on, what might actually be underneath it, and what needs to shift to move you forward.Book your Subconscious Strategy SessionStay connectedInstagram: @_brendajohnstonFor deeper conversations beyond the podcast, join me on Substack: The Limitless Life Uncensored