When Healing Keeps You Stuck

Have you done therapy, coaching, courses and all the healing… but still feel stuck? In this episode, we explore when healing keeps you stuck—the self-improvement trap that leaves you exhausted, ashamed, and burned out. You’ll learn a trauma & nervous-system-informed way to step off the hamster wheel and start living, not just ‘working on yourself.’In this episode of Happiness on Tap, host Leann Herron welcomes Susan Ball, a Life Redesign Specialist and author of the provocative book Enough: A Woman’s Rebellion Against Healing, Narcs, and Labels. The conversation dives deep into the pitfalls of the healing industry, which often keeps individuals trapped in a cycle of seeking validation through labels and endless healing modalities. Susan shares her personal journey of breaking free from the healing treadmill and emphasizes the importance of self-trust and recognizing that past experiences do not define one's identity.  Throughout the episode, Susan and Leann explore the concept of boundaries as a form of rebellion, urging listeners to prioritize their own needs and desires. They discuss the harmful effects of labels and the pressure to conform to healing narratives that can lead to self-doubt and stagnation. By asking the fundamental questions of what one wants more of and less of in life, they advocate for a future-focused approach to personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality and creativity without the burden of perfectionism. Takeaways: There is no healing line. There is no definition of being healed.What do you want more of? What do you want less of?We need to stop this unpacking. I really dislike unpacking.Live your life unhealed and unbothered.Embrace the word selfish, own it.Boundaries are not a one and done quick little fix.You are the artist of your life, and it's messy.Stop collecting labels and start looking at who you are.You don't have to unpack it. You just have to look at it and say, do I choose that or do I choose something different?Imagine the possibilities. 🕛 Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Enough: A Woman’s Rebellion Against Healing, Narcs, and Labels 01:39 Susan's Journey: The Moment She Said 'Enough'07:25 The Healing Trap: Labels That Keep Us Stuck14:12 Setting Boundaries: A Rebellion Against Expectations21:59 The Power of Selfishness and Self-Trust23:52 How Do We Start to Set Boundaries, When We’re Terrified to Set Them34:56 Imagining Possibilities: Creating Your Future37:23 Single Most Important Action You Can Take TodayEpisode Resources:Guest:Susan Bell is a Life Redesign Specialist who works with women ready to reclaim their power after surviving toxic, abusive, or soul-draining relationships, including the often-complex dynamics of family.Susan doesn’t offer fluffy feel-good advice—she offers real, honest, and empowering tools to help you untangle from the past and step boldly into your next chapter. After walking this path herself, she now supports others in redesigning their lives from experience, not from scratch.Connect with Susan Ball:Website: https://www.susan-ball.com/ 👉Grab your copy of ENOUGH: A Woman’s Rebellion Against Healing, Narcs, and Labels https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738394727  About your host:Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit.Connect with Leann Herron:Finding Resilience with LeannWebsite: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingresiliencewithleann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/  🏷️Keywords:healing industry, self-trust, boundaries, personal growth, rebellion, joy, labels, enough