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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Gatekeepers: Why do some people close doors behind themselves after they rise?

from The Fishbowl With Jade · host Author Jade Mills

“We finally got a piece of the pie.” We’re asking the deeper question. Why don’t people share it once they finally make it?Why do some people close doors behind themselves after they rise? Why do some people fear mentoring others? Why does success sometimes turn struggle into exclusivity?And why do some people act like there is only room for one person at the top? Tonight we’re diving deep into:✨ gatekeeping & survival mentality✨ fear of competition✨ ego & insecurity✨ mentorship vs control✨ scarcity mindset✨ power & exclusivity✨ why some people want admirers instead of protégés✨The psychology behind withholding access, opportunities, and information.Sometimes people don’t mind you doing well, they just don’t want you doing as well as them. We see it everywhere:careers, business, entertainment, friendships, creative spaces and even families.When you finally get your piece of the pie, what kind of person do you become? Do you build tables or guard chairs? Put your scuba gear on because here at The Fishbowl we dive deep 🌊✨🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio & Amazon Music.

“We finally got a piece of the pie.” We’re asking the deeper question. Why don’t people share it once they finally make it?Why do some people close doors behind themselves after they rise? Why do some people fear mentoring others? Why does success sometimes turn struggle into exclusivity?And why do some people act like there is only room for one person at the top? Tonight we’re diving deep into:✨ gatekeeping & survival mentality✨ fear of competition✨ ego & insecurity✨ mentorship vs control✨ scarcity mindset✨ power & exclusivity✨ why some people want admirers instead of protégés✨The psychology behind withholding access, opportunities, and information.Sometimes people don’t mind you doing well, they just don’t want you doing as well as them. We see it everywhere:careers, business, entertainment, friendships, creative spaces and even families.When you finally get your piece of the pie, what kind of person do you become? Do you build tables or guard chairs? Put your scuba gear on because here at The Fishbowl we dive deep 🌊✨🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio & Amazon Music.

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