<p>#307: This week, I’m diving into something that’s been coming up a lot in my own life and in so many conversations with friends, too: the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways we sabotage ourselves.</p><p>In this solo episode, I’m unpacking why other people don’t actually have the power to block what’s meant for us—but we do. Whether it’s through self-doubt, procrastination, perfectionism, or just plain fear, we can end up being our own biggest haters.</p><p>I’m also sharing some mindset shifts and honest reflections that have helped me recognize when I’m getting in my own way and how I try to move through it with a little more self-compassion and a lot more clarity.</p><p>If you’ve ever had that gut feeling that <em>you</em> might be the one holding yourself back… this one’s for you.</p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li>Follow me on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lesalfred</a></li><li>Follow She’s So Lucky on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@shessoluckypod</a></li><li>Follow me on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@balancedles</a></li><li>Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@shessoluckypod</a></li><li>Download my free <a href="https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcase" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best Case Scenario Journal Template</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Dove & CVS: Let’s keep beauty Positively Real. Learn more at <a href="https://creatoriq.cc/3JgXMvE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creatoriq.cc/3JgXMvE</a></li><li>Cotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives. Learn more at <a href="http://thefabricofourlives.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thefabricofourlives.com</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch:</p><ul><li>Follow on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@shessoluckypod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lesalfred</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@shessoluckypod</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lesalfred</a></li><li>Visit our website at <a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>