125 | Stop Striving, Start Thriving: How Self-Protection and Self-Promotion Keep You Stuck

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Ever feel like you’re caught between hiding and hustling—like you’re either shrinking back or striving to prove yourself? You’re not alone. And you’re not stuck forever. 

 Hey friend, 

In today’s episode, I break down two sneaky patterns that keep us from thriving in midlife and beyond: self-protection and self-promotion. They might sound harmless—or even wise—but both are strategies of fear that keep us from living activated, purpose-filled lives.

This conversation will help you spot where self-focus is quietly sabotaging your peace, your joy, and your God-given purpose—and show you how to shift back into service, love, and freedom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 ✨ How self-protection shows up (and keeps you playing small)
 ✨ The subtle ways self-promotion can sneak into your motives
 ✨ Why both patterns block your true thriving and activation
 ✨ Biblical truth to help you move from fear to freedom
 ✨ How to break the cycle of shrinking, striving, and hiding—and walk worthy instead

Your Challenge This Week:
 ✅ Identify one way self-protection or self-promotion might be keeping you stuck
 ✅ Take a brave, others-focused action (even if it feels uncomfortable)
 ✅ Stay connected to God’s truth: You’re already called, already loved, already enough
 ✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement!

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