Why you feel stuck before your next level - ep. 178

Quick question for you—have you ever felt like: "I’m doing everything right… so why does it still feel like nothing’s working?" You’ve been showing up. Taking action. Doing all the things. And yet… that next level still feels just out of reach. You start wondering: “Is it me?” “Am I missing something?” “Do I need to change direction, push harder, or just let it go?” In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misunderstood dynamics that keeps high-achieving women stuck, spinning, and second-guessing everything: ⚡️ The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be Most people experience this gap and think it’s a problem. They either try to hustle their way out of it—or collapse under the pressure. But what if the discomfort you’re feeling… is actually your launchpad? This conversation is going to shift how you relate to tension, pressure, and the “in between.” Because when you learn to hold the gap without defaulting to overwork, control, or self-doubt—you unlock a completely new way of growing, expanding, and receiving. ⚡️ Here’s what we’re diving into: Why the “gap” between your now and your next level feels so tense How your subconscious and nervous system are reacting (and how this keeps you looping old patterns) The 3 most common ways ambitious women sabotage this stretch phase  What to do instead—so you can expand into your next-level identity without burning out or spiraling into doubt A real-life client story that proves this shift changes everything This episode isn’t just about mindset—it’s about mastering your energy in the moments that matter most. ________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Want support holding the energy of your next level—without defaulting to force? My live group program, From Force to Flow, is where we do the real work of recalibrating your energy and rewiring the subconscious patterns keeping you stuck in over-effort and proving. You don’t need another mindset hack. You need a system that transforms you at the energetic and subconscious levels—so success, love, and abundance flow without the burnout. 🔥 It's time to stop forcing and start receiving! 🔥 → Details + Join From Force to Flow ________________________________________________________________________ Let’s stay connected 💬 🎧 Listen to the episode, then screenshot and tag me on Instagram (@_brendajohnston)—I LOVE hearing what lands for you. ⭐️ If you’re loving the podcast, a 5-star review helps more ambitious women find these conversations and expand into their next level. Here’s to creating your limitless life. Now hit play, and let’s dive in. 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