Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Story You’re Telling Yourself Is Holding You Back

Self-limiting beliefs don’t show up as fear — they show up as logic.In this episode of The Why Me Podcast, Brianna walks listeners through a powerful personal story of loss, disruption, and decision-making after being laid off eight months pregnant — and the coaching tools that helped her separate fact from assumption.You’ll hear how the brain creates limits to protect us, why even high-achieving people fall into these patterns, and how to interrupt them with simple, practical questions.This episode includes:​ A real-life example of how self-limiting beliefs quietly shape our choices​ A mindset exercise you can apply to any decision you feel “stuck” in​ Insight into how life disruptions (career changes, health diagnoses, transitions) magnify limiting beliefs​ A reminder that clarity comes from curiosity, not fearIf you’ve ever thought, “That would be nice, but I can’t,” this episode is for you.