Someone asks you to take on something new—an opportunity, a project, a leadership moment—and before you even consider it, your brain shuts it down with two words: “I can’t.”

In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel breaks down what limiting beliefs really are—not the loud, obvious ones, but the quiet, automatic stories and phrases you repeat so often they start to sound like truth.

She explains why limiting beliefs are dangerous, how they quietly shape your identity, and how to change the internal conversation that keeps you stuck—so you stop speaking death over your potential and start speaking life.

This conversation is grounded in Scripture and practical application, giving you a simple framework to identify one belief that’s been costing you momentum and replace it with truth and action.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What limiting beliefs actually sound like in everyday life
• Why “that’s just how I am” is one of the most dangerous phrases we say
• How your words shape your identity and future
• Why awareness is the first step to real change
• A simple assignment to challenge one belief this week with action

Scripture for the Soul:

• Proverbs 18:21
• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• James 1:19

Action Step:

Identify one limiting belief you’ve been repeating—out loud or internally. Ask yourself: Is this actually true, or just familiar? Then take one small action this week that contradicts that belief.

Because new evidence creates new beliefs—and new beliefs create new identities.

Next steps:

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You can chase “success” for years and still feel empty, exhausted, and off on the inside. In this solo episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks breaks down why real success isn’t the boxes you check, the titles you collect, or the numbers you hit—it’s personal, values-based, and rooted in what actually matters to you.

Rachel talks about the cost of living by everyone else’s standards, why boundaries are self-respect (not selfishness), and how perfectionism keeps you stuck—hesitating, overthinking, and refusing to start unless the outcome feels guaranteed.

She also names what a lot of women won’t say out loud: you can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely—and if the community you need doesn’t exist, sometimes you have to create it.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “success” is personal—and what changes when you stop living by someone else’s definition
• How boundaries protect your peace, time, and identity (and why they’re self-respect)
• What perfectionism actually does to your progress—and how “good enough” unlocks movement
• Why loneliness shows up even when you’re “doing everything right,” and how to find or build real community
• A simple end-of-episode check-in: are you investing your energy in what matters most?

If this episode hit you, share it with a woman who’s tired of striving and needs language for what she’s been carrying.

Next steps:

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Connect with Rachel Brooks:

Website: https://iamrachelbrooks.com

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

LinkedIn: iamrachelbrooks.com/linkedin

Fear doesn’t usually stop people loudly. More often, it works quietly—shaping decisions, limiting confidence, and keeping capable leaders stuck in patterns that no longer fit.

In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks sits down with Thea Wood, co-founder of Hive Fit Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, to talk about fear, faith, confidence, and what real transformation actually requires. Hive Fit Club is more than a gym—it’s a wellness experience rooted in community, recovery, and whole-person health. But what makes this conversation powerful isn’t just what Thea has built publicly; it’s what she’s had to confront privately to get there.

Thea shares her journey through insecurity, fear, and rebuilding—personally, spiritually, and professionally—and how those experiences shaped her leadership, marriage, and mission. Together, Rachel and Thea unpack why fear is the number one killer of dreams, how faith anchors confidence when uncertainty shows up, and why lasting change always begins internally before it ever shows externally.

This episode is for leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and builders who appear strong on the outside but know fear has been quietly influencing their decisions. If you’ve been navigating growth while wrestling with fear, this conversation will meet you where you are and invite you forward.

Talking Points & Takeaways

• Why fear often disguises itself as logic, responsibility, or caution
• How faith reshapes confidence, identity, and leadership
• The difference between motivation and true transformation
• Why community is essential for lasting change
• How personal healing often precedes professional growth
• What it looks like to take bold action even when fear is present

Memorable Quotes

• “Fear doesn’t usually stop us loudly—it convinces us quietly.”
• “Confidence isn’t the absence of fear; it’s knowing who you are when fear shows up.”
• “Transformation that lasts always begins internally.”
• “You don’t build a strong life by doing it alone.”

Next Steps

If this episode stirred something in you and you know fear has been influencing your decisions, your next step doesn’t have to be complicated.

Visit START to choose a clear next step based on where you are right now—whether that’s reflection, deeper identity work, or personalized guidance. 👉 https://iamrachelbrooks.com/start

Connect with Thea Wood & Hive Fit Club

Hive Fit Club — Scottsdale, AZ

https://hivefitclub.com

Instagram: @thehivefitclub

Thea Wood on Instagram: @theawood

Kick Fear In The Face: @kickfearintheface

Connect with Rachel Brooks

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Website: https://iamrachelbrooks.com

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks