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Oct 27
35m 30s

Fear of Success: Why We Resist What We W...

Krista Kathleen
About this episode

In this episode, Krista unpacks one of the sneakiest mindset blocks coaches face — the fear of success. She explains how this fear isn’t about lacking motivation or discipline, but about what your nervous system believes will happen after you succeed.

Krista shares how this shows up in real life — procrastinating right before a breakthrough, losing momentum after hitting goals, or feeling guilty when things go well — and why it’s actually your body’s way of trying to keep you safe.

She breaks down the difference between fear of failure and fear of success, explores the deeper roots (like family conditioning, guilt, and cultural programming), and walks you through practical tools to rewire your brain for expansion.

You’ll learn how to shift your relationship with success, celebrate progress, and retrain your body to believe: it’s safe for things to go well.

If you’ve ever felt afraid of shining too brightly, this episode will help you step into your next level — with more ease, joy, and self-trust.


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