Not All Patterns Are Bad: How to Know Which Ones to Keep - ep. 185

You’ve heard the advice: break the pattern, rewrite the story, dismantle the conditioning. And while that’s true for patterns rooted in survival or proving energy—it’s not the whole truth. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a bold (and slightly unexpected) reminder that not all patterns are bad. In fact, some are essential. Some are the exact thing your subconscious mind needs in order to feel safe enough to shift. And yes, I’m using my crocheted green dinosaur named Fred to explain why. Inside this conversation, we explore: Why vilifying all routines, rhythms, and loops is a disservice to your energy How repetition can restore your nervous system and recalibrate your frequency The sneaky ways “high-functioning habits” might be rooted in old patterns What your subconscious actually needs to feel safe enough to evolve The difference between depleting cycles and restorative rhythms A client story that shows what happens when you shift the energy under the action Plus, I’ll give you two tangible, doable steps you can take today to build patterns that restore—not drain—you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in an identity shift with no clear end in sight…or like you’ve done all the “right” mindset work but still feel off? This one’s for you. 🔁 Sometimes it’s not about escaping the loop—it’s about creating one that actually supports who you’re becoming. ************ Want a peek into your unique energy flow style? I created this tool to help you understand how you’re actually designed to move through the world – so you can stop pushing against yourself and start creating with clarity, ease, and momentum.Get Your Energy Flow Style here! – it’ll take you less than a minute.  ************ Book your FREE Subconscious Success Blueprint Session ************If this episode speaks to you, screenshot and tag me on Instagram @_brendajohnston—I love hearing what lands for you.   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