EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 47 MIN
The #1 Habit Keeping You From Achieving What You Want | Chantale Ishac
from The Balance Theory · host Erika De Pellegrin
If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. I’m joined by my therapist, Chantale, who returns for a third time to help me unpack this in a way only she can. Today we’re breaking down the #1 habit keeping you from achieving what you want, a habit she taught me that changed EVERYTHING for me, a habit so common most people don’t even realise they’re doing it… This habit is the reason why you feel guilty saying no, why fear shows up every time you try something new. You’ll learn how to recognise when you’re operating from an inauthentic version of yourself, why your goals fall apart when they’re built on fear, and the neuroscience behind stepping outside your comfort zone. This is a practical, grounded conversation about building self-trust, setting boundaries without guilt, dissolving limiting beliefs, and finally creating goals that feel true to who you are, not who you think you “should” be. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to break this habit, stop abandoning yourself, and take the first aligned step toward the life you actually want. This will unlock everything for you. 🎥 PREVIOUS PODCAST WITH CHANTALE CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:17) Introduction (02:55) Everything you need to know about people pleasing (07:47) How do you deal with guilt and fear? (12:30) How can you be giving without people pleasing? (16:03) This is essential to do before goal setting (20:35) Limiting Beliefs & Goal Setting (25:57) How to push through limiting beliefs (30:02) “I am not enough” (31:30) Exercise to break through small limiting beliefs (not large traumas) (35:11) Neuroscience for being outside of your comfort zone (39:12) What you need to know about tolerance windows (42:52) Rapid Fire WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. I’m joined by my therapist, Chantale, who returns for a third time to help me unpack this in a way only she can. Today we’re breaking down the #1 habit keeping you from achieving what you want, a habit she taught me that changed EVERYTHING for me, a habit so common most people don’t even realise they’re doing it… This habit is the reason why you feel guilty saying no, why fear shows up every time you try something new. You’ll learn how to recognise when you’re operating from an inauthentic version of yourself, why your goals fall apart when they’re built on fear, and the neuroscience behind stepping outside your comfort zone. This is a practical, grounded conversation about building self-trust, setting boundaries without guilt, dissolving limiting beliefs, and finally creating goals that feel true to who you are, not who you think you “should” be. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to break this habit, stop abandoning yourself, and take the first aligned step toward the life you actually want. This will unlock everything for you. 🎥 PREVIOUS PODCAST WITH CHANTALE CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:17) Introduction (02:55) Everything you need to know about people pleasing (07:47) How do you deal with guilt and fear? (12:30) How can you be giving without people pleasing? (16:03) This is essential to do before goal setting (20:35) Limiting Beliefs & Goal Setting (25:57) How to push through limiting beliefs (30:02) “I am not enough” (31:30) Exercise to break through small limiting beliefs (not large traumas) (35:11) Neuroscience for being outside of your comfort zone (39:12) What you need to know about tolerance windows (42:52) Rapid Fire WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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