{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"If You\u2019re Always Bracing for Something Bad, Listen to This","description":"    If you\u2019re always bracing for something to go wrong\u2014especially when things are finally going right\u2014this episode is for you. I\u2019m unpacking why expansion can feel more dangerous than struggle, not because anything is wrong, but because your Automatic Mind mistakes unfamiliar safety for threat and pulls you back into the identity that once kept you alive. We\u2019ll explore how your Inner Critic turns protection into limitation, why your nervous system rehearses loss before joy can land, and what it really means to separate who you are from the patterns that helped you survive. \u2728 Tune in to learn how to stop mistaking fear for truth, release the identity built around bracing, and step into the life that\u2019s been calling you with clarity, self-trust, and grounded courage\u2014one conscious choice at a time.     Your weekly reflection questions:   Where in my life am I bracing for something bad to happen, and how might that be an old survival identity\u2014not my true self\u2014running the show?   What part of my personality have I mistaken for \u201cwho I am\u201d that may actually be a brilliant adaptation to a past wound?   If I stopped letting fear and familiarity decide for me, what expanded version of my life would I feel called to move toward right now\u2014even with fear present?   &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcac Join the Conversation: Does this resonate with you? Let me know in the comments!  Feeling tired of second-guessing yourself, overthinking everything, and never feeling \u201cready\u201d? It\u2019s time to break free with The Confidence Cure: The Blueprint to Rewiring Your Inner Critic. \u2728 Use the special code &quot;ConfidenceCure25&quot; https:\/\/masteringyourmind.com\/confidencecure   Feeling stuck in a cycle of striving without fulfillment? It's time to break free with the Redesign Your Future: The Hidden Truth About Transformation Masterclass. \u2728 https:\/\/masteringyourmind.com\/redesign-your-future&amp;nbsp;\u2728   What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want\u2026 is the voice in your head? The Mastering Your MIND\u2122 Program is where you learn to rewire that voice, regulate your nervous system, and finally create from alignment instead of fear. https:\/\/masteringyourmind.com\/mymenroll You\u2019ve done the work to change your own life.&amp;nbsp;Now it\u2019s time to learn how to change others. The MIND Method\u2122 Certification Program trains coaches, therapists, and leaders to guide people in rewiring their thoughts, calming their nervous systems, and creating lasting transformation\u2014from the inside out. https:\/\/masteringyourmind.com\/certifiedcoach \ud83d\udd17 Take Action: Don\u2019t forget to take my free Inner Critic Assessment at InnerCriticAssessment.com to uncover the beliefs shaping your relationships and life.  Want to learn more about Joanna? Visit: www.masteringyourmind.com ","author_name":"Dethroning Your Inner Critic Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.dethroningyourinnercritic.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39444305\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196659310"}