The People Who Benefit Most From You Playing Small (And How to Stop Letting Them) - ep. 228

The people holding you back aren't always who you think they are. Sometimes they're the people who love you most, and that's what makes this conversation so necessary and so rarely had. This isn't an episode about cutting people off or finding a new tribe or “just letting them”. It's about understanding what's actually happening, what it's costing you, and how to keep building anyway, even without the permission, the applause, or the people you most wanted in your corner finally coming around. What we cover: Why the people who benefit most from you playing small are often the ones who love you most The four relationship dynamics where this shows up, and how to recognize each one What it actually costs you to keep performing smallness for the people around you Why their discomfort with your growth is not a sign you're doing something wrong How to stop seeking permission from people who aren't able to give it Why "just find your tribe" is incomplete advice, and what to do instead Plus, personal stories from navigating an unsupportive marriage while holding everything together financially, and being blindsided by a mentee who worked against me behind the scenes. If you've been building something real while feeling unsupported by the people closest to you — this one is for you. Take the next step: Book a free 30-minute Subconscious Strategy Call → BOOK YOUR SESSION Join me on Substack → SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE OR UPGRADE Let's get social → INSTAGRAM (@_brendajohnston) 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