Why High-Achieving Women Don’t Know What They Want (And How to Find Out)

High-achieving women are often praised for being capable, accomplished, and put-together—yet privately struggle with a haunting question: Why don’t I know what I want anymore? In this powerful episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with coach, podcaster, and creative guide Monica Rodgers to unpack the invisible conditioning that disconnects women from their desires, needs, and inner knowing. Together, they explore: Why high-achieving women lose touch with what they want—and why it’s not a personal failure The “Pretty, Pleasing, Polite” trap and the double bind women are raised inside How perfectionism and overfunctioning become survival strategies The Dark Night of the Soul as an initiation—not a breakdown Why women dissociate from their bodies—and how embodiment restores clarity How your personal story becomes your greatest source of power What it actually takes to trust yourself again This conversation is for women who have checked all the boxes, climbed the ladder, and still feel disconnected, depleted, or quietly unfulfilled—and are ready to stop performing success and start living in alignment. If you’ve ever thought “Is this it?”—this episode is your invitation to listen more closely. Learn more about Monica: jointherevelation.com