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Don't forget to hit subscribe to this podcast and access my website for more information on how to connect with me: https://insightfulessence.comYou've written in your gratitude journal. You've said the affirmations. You've posted the sticky notes. So why do you still feel stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed?Here's what most people miss: gratitude practiced only at the mindset level won't rewire your nervous system. In this Thanksgiving week episode, I'm breaking down why traditional gratitude practices fall short—and how to practice gratitude at the emotional level where real transformation happens.In this episode, you'll discover:Why gratitude affirmations alone don't eliminate stress and anxietyThe one test that reveals if you're actually bad at receiving gratitude (hint: it involves compliments)How gratitude shows up in your body—and why that matters more than what you write in your journalWhy stress and gratitude cannot coexist (and what that means for your nervous system)The hidden connection between rejecting compliments and a scarcity mindsetHow to practice emotional gratitude in your relationships (even when you're focused on what's "wrong")Why wanting is actually a form of scarcity—and how to shift out of itKey insight: If you're practicing gratitude but still experiencing stress, overwhelm, or control issues in other areas of your life, you're only working at the conscious level. True gratitude happens in the body, not just the mind.The gratitude practice that actually works:Stop just saying "I'm grateful for..." and start asking: How does gratitude feel in my body? Where do I feel it? How long can I stay in that feeling? This is what rewires your nervous system from survival mode (I don't have) to thriving mode (I already have).Who this episode is for:Anyone frustrated that gratitude practices aren't reducing their stressHigh-achievers who struggle to receive compliments or let people help themPeople who journal about gratitude but still feel anxious and overwhelmedAnyone who wants to shift from scarcity mindset to abundanceResources mentioned:Join the Insightful Success community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Nvf2AeDtK/Book your free clarity call: https://insightfulessence.com/coachingHappy Thanksgiving! May this episode help you practice gratitude in a way that actually transforms your nervous system and your life.#Gratitude #NervousSystem #Thanksgiving #StressRelief #ScarcityMindset #EmotionalWellness #InsightfulSuccessKeywords: gratitude practice, emotional gratitude, nervous system regulation, scarcity mindset, stress relief, anxiety relief, receiving gratitude, mindset vs emotion, survival mode, gratitude affirmations not working

Hit subscribe - and if you're thinking about New Year's resolutions, my next episode will change how you approach them forever.You did it. You finally walked away from the hustle. The toxic job. The draining relationship. The constant grind.So why do you feel so lost?Here's what nobody tells you about leaving hustle culture: the hardest part isn't the decision - it's what comes after. That weird in-between phase where you don't know who you are without the constant doing.Your old patterns will try to pull you back. Your nervous system will resist the slowdown. You'll question if you made the right choice.This is normal. And this episode will help you navigate it.In this episode:Why feeling lost after making a big change is actually a good signHow to reconnect with yourself when you've been disconnected for so long3 practical steps: self-awareness, self-regulation, and commitmentWhy your old behaviors keep trying to lure you back (and how to stay steady)How to embrace the unknown instead of controlling every outcomeThe difference between surrendering to the process and giving upYou're not stuck. You're in transition. And transition is where transformation happens.Join our community of women navigating this same journey: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Nvf2AeDtK/#HustleCulture #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #NervousSystem #InsightfulSuccess

You've achieved success. You've checked the boxes. But something still feels off.Maybe you feel empty despite having "made it." Maybe you can't seem to enjoy what you've built. Maybe you're stuck in patterns—perfectionism, people-pleasing, control—that you know are holding you back, but positive thinking and willpower haven't been enough to change them.Here's why: those patterns were encoded in your nervous system before you even had language. Before age 7, most of us experienced moments that taught us how to survive—and we've been running those same survival programs ever since.But what if you could go back? Not to relive the trauma, but to intervene BEFORE the pattern formed?In this episode, I share a powerful technique that uses the imagination to rewire neural pathways and rebuild trust in yourself. Instead of comforting your inner child after the wound, you go back 10 minutes before it happens—and give that younger version of you what she needed to stay grounded, safe, and loved.In this episode, you'll learn:Why childhood patterns still run your life (even if you're successful)The healing technique no one talks about: going back BEFORE the traumaHow imagination can rewire your nervous system at the sourceWhy this works for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled—not just people with "trauma"How to do this practice safely and effectivelyThis isn't about reliving painful memories. It's about providing the co-regulation that was missing—so your nervous system can finally stop running survival mode and let you actually live.Resources mentioned:Join my free Facebook community for high-achieving women: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17XQmBMuAk/Learn more about my nervous system regulation programs: www.insightfulessence.comConnect with me on Instagram: @insightfulessenceIf this episode resonates with you, please leave a review and share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Healing has a ripple effect—when one person heals, it spreads joy and safety throughout the world.Timestamps:0:59 - Why childhood patterns still affect successful women9:22 - The power of imagination as a healing tool15:14 - How this rewires neural pathways and rebuilds trust15:56 - Why you need support for this work16:41 - This isn't just for trauma survivors—it's for anyone feeling stuck18:00 - How to connect and continue this work together

How survival-based habits disguised as personality traits keep high-achievers feeling stuck, burnt out, and unfulfilled.You can have all the success in the world—and still feel like something’s missing.In this episode, Roselyn Perez breaks down four survival-based personality profiles that high-performing individuals unconsciously develop to stay safe, seen, or in control.These hidden patterns—The Controller, The People Pleaser, The Perfectionist, and The Invisible One—are not who you are. They’re coping strategies your nervous system built early in life to protect you.The problem? When success is built on survival, it’s never enough.Roselyn explains how each profile operates, the emotional root behind it, and how to disrupt the thought-behavior cycle that keeps you trapped in stress and burnout.You’ll also learn a powerful self-inquiry tool:✨ “What would I rather feel instead?” — a question that begins the journey from striving to peace.If you’re ready to build success that feels aligned, calm, and deeply fulfilling, this episode will help you remember who you are beneath the survival patterns.💬 Join the conversation and connect with others on this journey inside Roselyn’s private community:👉 Insightful Wealth Facebook Group

What if everything you've been told about manifestation is missing the most crucial piece?In this raw and transformative conversation, Jessica Tellian shares how she went from believing she was "stupid" due to having been diagnosed with a learning disability to building a six-figure brand in six months, and why that wasn't actually the hard part.This episode goes beyond vision boards and affirmations to explore the uncomfortable truth: you don't manifest what you want; you manifest what you are. And sometimes becoming who you need to be means saying no to Nike, leaving a stable career, and completely unidentifying with who you thought you were.Jessica and host Roselyn Perez dig into:The misconceptions keeping you stuck (spoiler: positive thinking alone won't cut it)Why your emotions—not your thoughts—are the real currency of manifestationThe identity work that actually shifts your realityHow limiting beliefs formed in childhood still run the show (and how to rewrite them)The courage required to let go of who you were to become who you're meant to beWhether you're skeptical of manifestation or all-in, this conversation reveals why the real transformation happens in the shadows, in the emotional work nobody talks about. If you've tried manifestation and it didn't work, this episode explains why—and what you're actually missing.Connect with us!Jessica Tellian:Ready to go deeper? Visit A Stronger You to explore Jessica's coaching programs, retreats, and transformational resources. Join thousands of high-performing women who are doing the real work behind manifestation.Join Roselyn's Community:Ready to continue the conversation? Join the Insightful Success Facebook Group to connect with like-minded seekers, access exclusive content, and be part of a community committed to consciousness and growth.

"I'm fine."You say it automatically. Even when you're exhausted. Even when you're overwhelmed. Even when you're barely holding on.But every time you say "I'm fine" when you're not, you're teaching your brain that you don't matter.In this episode, I'm exposing why high-achieving women default to "I'm fine"—and how this normalized survival mode is destroying your mental well-being, keeping you in unworthiness, and blocking you from actually enjoying your success.TIMESTAMPS:0:20 - Normalizing the "I'm fine" mindset and its impact on mental wellbeing1:01 - How unworthiness keeps you in survival mode instead of purpose4:49 - Why you tie self-worth to accomplishments (and can't celebrate wins)12:22 - Breaking the cycle: awareness, vulnerability, and finding joy in the process16:31 - Invitation to join a supportive communityIf you're tired of burning out while looking successful, this is for you.Join women who are done saying "I'm fine":https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Nvf2AeDtK/Work with me:https://insightfulessence.com/Let's build wealth without burnout—together.

You've done the work. You know your patterns. You understand why you overwork, why you can't say no, why you feel responsible for everyone's emotions. You've tried changing your behavior, setting boundaries, practicing better habits. And yet—the old patterns come creeping back.Here's what's missing: identity work.This episode explores the hidden connection between who you believe you are and why your nervous system refuses to let old patterns go. When your identity is still attached to being "the problem-solver," "the one who has it all figured out," or "the person everyone depends on," your brain will literally process information differently—keeping you stuck in overthinking, worrying, and survival mode.In this conversation, we dive into:Why behavior change alone never sticks: The difference between changing what you do and changing who you areHow identity shapes your thought patterns: Why you overthink, worry constantly, and can't quiet your mind (and what's actually driving it)The attachment that keeps patterns alive: How staying attached to an old identity sabotages your nervous system's ability to evolveThe three pillars of real change: Self-awareness, somatic work, and identity shift—and why all three are essentialThe practical identity work that actually rewires your nervous system: Tools you can implement todayIf you've hit a ceiling with traditional coaching or self-help approaches, this episode names what's been missing—and gives you the missing piece.This work doesn't happen in isolation. Join a community of leaders doing the real work of identity transformation.Connect with Roselyn:Learn more about coaching and workshops: insightfulessence.comJoin the conversation: Insightful Success Facebook GroupBecause real change happens when you're willing to question who you think you are—and become who you're meant to be.Episode DescriptionReady to Go Deeper?

You're building success. You're leading. You're achieving. So why do you still feel overwhelmed, tired, anxious, and apathetic?Here's what I've seen with high-performing women: they think burnout and exhaustion are just part of the entrepreneurship journey. They normalize feeling drained as the "cost" of success. But what if I told you that's only true when you're building from survival mode?The real issue isn't your workload or your schedule - it's your identity.In this episode, I'm breaking down:Why success built from survival always feels exhausting (even with millions in the bank)The difference between survival-driven identity vs. abundance-driven identityHow high-performing women unknowingly operate from wounds, not wisdomThe identity shift required to build wealth that actually feels goodWhy overwhelm, tiredness, and anxiety aren't "normal" parts of entrepreneurshipHow to recognize if you're building from survival or growth mindsetHere's the truth: You can achieve massive success from survival mode - many women do. But you'll never enjoy it. You'll always feel like you're running, proving, or escaping something. The identity shift moves you from building to avoid pain to building because you're aligned with your purpose.This is the work that changes everything - not just your business results, but how success actually feels in your body.Ready to make this shift? Join my 28-day program where we do this deep identity work together - complete all tasks and get your money back: https://insightfulessence.com/from-chaos-to-calm-sales-pageJoin our community of women rising above survival: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Nvf2AeDtK/Hit subscribe for more episodes of Insightful Success!#IdentityShift #SurvivalMode #AbundanceMindset #HighPerformingWomen #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #InsightfulSuccess

You've been focusing on anxiety, stress, and overwhelm - but what if those aren't the real problem?Here's what I've seen with high-achieving women: they're managing their anxiety, doing the personal development work, and checking all the boxes. Yet they still feel like something's missing. That's because the real emotion keeping them stuck is one they've completely overlooked: apathy.Apathy is the perfect facade. It makes you feel indifferent, nothing's-wrong-here, I'm-doing-fine - while secretly covering up the wounds driving your overachievement. It doesn't trigger alarms like anxiety does, which is exactly why it's so dangerous.In this episode, I'm breaking down:Why apathy is more detrimental than anxiety or stress (it flies completely under the radar)How to recognize if apathy is present in your lifeThe emotions hiding underneath apathy (anger, hate, shame, guilt, sadness)Why saying "I've forgiven" or "that doesn't bother me" might actually be apathy talkingHow apathy steals your joy, contentment, and clarityWhy knowledge alone won't be enough to work through thisHere's the truth: underneath apathy are all the emotions you've been avoiding - and working through them (safely) is actually your pathway to genuine happiness, peace, and freedom.This work requires safe space and self-regulation tools. That's why I created a 28-day program where you can do this work with support - and if you complete all the tasks, you get your money back: https://insightfulessence.com/from-chaos-to-calm-sales-pageJoin our community of women rising above survival: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Nvf2AeDtK/Hit subscribe for more episodes of Insightful Success!#Apathy #Anxiety #HighAchievingWomen #EmotionalMastery #SelfAwareness #InsightfulSuccess

Are you satisfied with your life? Really, truly satisfied? If you're like most high-achieving women, the answer is probably no - even though you "should" be grateful for everything you have.Here's what I've discovered: there's a massive difference between growth that comes from survival and growth that comes from thriving. One leaves you constantly chasing and never satisfied. The other brings ease, peace, and genuine fulfillment.In this episode, I'm breaking down:Why survival-based success never feels like enoughHow we've normalized survival patterns into our everyday livesThe hidden cost of operating from cortisol and adrenaline dailyWhy emotions find outlets in your relationships, business, and health when ignoredThe difference between surviving and truly thrivingHow to own your amazing life without feeling guilty about itThis isn't about having a "perfect" childhood or avoiding all struggle. It's about recognizing when you're running on survival programming and choosing to step into your natural state of creativity and love.Ready to transform from survival to thriving? I have an incredible 28-day program with a money-back guarantee if you do the work: https://insightfulessence.com/from-chaos-to-calmLimited to 15 women who are ready for extraordinary change.Hit subscribe for more episodes of Insightful Success!#SurvivalMode #Thriving #SelfAwareness #HighAchievingWomen #InsightfulSuccess

Subscribe if you're tired of feeling numb while looking successful on the outside.You lead meetings, manage your household, hit your goals - but inside, you feel nothing. You're going through the motions of your life instead of actually living it. This isn't burnout or depression. This is functional freeze.In this video, you'll learn:What functional freeze actually is and why your nervous system chose itThe signs you're living in survival mode while appearing successfulWhy you can function perfectly but feel completely disconnectedHow freeze became your body's way of protecting you from overwhelmThe difference between managing your life and actually feeling itFunctional freeze happens when your nervous system shuts down on the inside while you keep performing on the outside. You're not broken - you're stuck in a trauma response that once protected you but now keeps you from feeling alive.Ready to move from surviving to thriving? Get my free masterclass on transforming survival-based patterns: vWant personalized support? Book a clarity call to explore working together: https://insightfulessence.com/claritycallWhich sign of functional freeze do you recognize most in yourself? Let me know in the comments.#FunctionalFreeze #HighAchiever #TraumaResponse #NervousSystem #SurvivalMode #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

Think boundaries are for other people? Think again.Here's what I see with my high-achieving clients: they're incredibly strong women who can handle anything life throws at them, but they struggle with one thing - setting boundaries. Why? Because they've been taught that boundaries are about controlling others, when really they're the ultimate expression of self-love.In this episode, I'm breaking down:Why the strongest women often have the weakest boundariesThe real purpose of boundaries (hint: it's all about you)4 false personas that sabotage boundary setting:Plus, I'm sharing 4 practical tools to rebuild healthy boundaries:Increase your self-awarenessRegulate your nervous system firstMake intentional choices to change old patternsTake action even when it feels uncomfortableThis isn't about being mean or selfish - it's about honoring what matters most to you and your wellbeing.Ready to master the art of boundaries? Grab my free masterclass: https://insightfulessence.com/free-masterclassHit subscribe for more insights on Insightful Success.#Boundaries #StrongWomen #SelfLove #Peoplepleasing #InsightfulSuccess

Subscribe if you're ready to discover whether you truly accept yourself or just think you do.In this episode, I reveal the three signs that expose conditional self-acceptance - something most high-achieving women don't even realize they're doing. You might think you love yourself, but if you only feel good when you're winning, have impossible standards for everyone around you, and can never truly enjoy your successes, your self-acceptance has strings attached.Here's what we cover:Why only feeling good about yourself when you're achieving is a red flagHow your unrealistic expectations of others reveal your relationship with yourselfWhy your contentment never lasts (and what this says about your self-worth)The survival-based programming that makes self-acceptance conditionalHow to begin accepting yourself without having to earn itThis isn't about self-esteem or confidence - it's about recognizing the unconscious patterns that keep you trapped in a cycle of having to prove your worth over and over again.If you're tired of feeling like you're never enough, even when you're successful, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do about it.Ready to move from survival-based success to authentic thriving? Get my free masterclass: https://insightfulessence.com/Let me know which of these three signs resonated most with you by leaving a review or sending me a message.#SelfAcceptance #HighAchiever #ConditionalLove #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #SurvivalMode #EmotionalIntelligence #Perfectionism

What if I told you that anxiety isn't really about the future - it's about grief?Here's what I've discovered: anxiety is anticipated grief. Your survival system is trying to protect you from a loss that hasn't happened yet, and it's keeping you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.In this episode, I break down:Why your brain creates anxiety (it's actually trying to help)How survival wiring tricks you into thinking you're in danger4 practical tools to rewire your response:This isn't just theory - these are the exact tools I use with high-achieving clients who look successful on the outside but feel anxious on the inside.Ready to break free from survival mode? Grab my free masterclass: https://insightfulessence.com/free-masterclassHit subscribe for more insights that bridge psychology and real-world success.#AnxietyRelief #SurvivalMode #SelfAwareness #InsightfulSuccess

Hit subscribe for more powerful insight and 💕 Book your free clarity call: https://insightfulessence.com/claritycall 💬 Comment "MIRROR" if this explains everythingWhat if AI is actually pushing us toward something we've been avoiding: emotional intelligence?Here's what hit me: Throughout millions of years of catastrophic events on this planet, one thing consistently prevailed - intelligence was always favored for survival. We've mastered that part - we have food, shelter, safety. Yet so many high-achieving women are still feeling anxious, stressed, and emotionally exhausted.Does this make sense to anyone else?Here's what I think is happening... We're being called to our next evolutionary step. We've conquered the external world, but we're still running on survival-based programming internally.And here's where it gets interesting - many of us are turning to AI for emotional support and guidance. I'm not against AI, but let me share what I've noticed: AI is missing something crucial that only humans can provide - mirror neurons.These little guys are how we actually transmit emotions to each other and create real healing. It's why you can feel someone's energy when they walk into a room.So while AI can give us information, it can't give us the emotional attunement that actually rewires our nervous system and helps us move from survival mode to truly thriving.Here's the beautiful thing, though - we get to choose. Are we using technology as a bridge to deeper human connection, or as a way to avoid the vulnerability that real growth requires?What do you think? Have you caught yourself reaching for AI when what you really needed was an authentic human connection?#liveonourplanet #morganfreemann #Netflix #emotionalintelligencece #SurvivalBasedSuccess #humanconnectionection #TruePurpose

Want to go deeper? Book a free clarity call:⁠ https://insightfulessence.com/claritycall⁠ Follow for more content on peace, fulfillment, and self-leadership—from the inside out.You got the degree. The career. The title. Maybe even the relationship, the house, the life you once dreamed of…So why does it still feel like something’s missing?In this episode, I’m opening up about a hidden truth high-achieving women rarely talk about: what happens when success looks good—but doesn’t feel good. We’ll explore how nervous system patterns and survival-mode conditioning shape the way we experience success, connection, and self-worth.If you’re feeling pressure to keep it all together while quietly battling stress, disconnection, or guilt for not feeling “grateful enough,” this episode is for you.You’ll learn:The difference between survival-driven and trust-based success3 simple techniques to shift your emotional state and build deeper inner peaceWhy emotional boundaries and nervous system awareness are the keys to real, lasting fulfillment✨ Want to go deeper? Book a free clarity call: https://insightfulessence.com/claritycall Follow for more content on peace, fulfillment, and self-leadership—from the inside out.👉 Listen now and start training your body to feel good again. 🔗 ⁠Join the Insightful Wealth Facebook Community⁠

A candid conversation about emotional regulation, identity shifts, and the power of presence during high-stakes transitions. Dr. Cheryl Robinson shares insights from interviewing over 700 women and navigating her own pivots across media, leadership, and purpose-driven work.What does it take to pivot with presence and lead with power?In this episode, Roselyn sits down with Dr. Cheryl Robinson, international speaker, founder of Creative Renegade Media, and longtime contributor to ForbesWomen.With over 700 interviews behind her, Cheryl opens up about the emotional patterns, mindset shifts, and invisible pressures high-performing women navigate during reinvention and leadership.Inside this episode: – What confident women actually feel during major pivots – How fear of visibility, rejection, and identity loss shows up – Why emotional regulation is the secret to sustainable success – The difference between performing leadership and embodying it – And the one mindset shift she sees most often in women who thrive through changeWhether you're stepping into something new or reimagining who you want to be, this episode is a breath of truth and clarity.Subscribe for more real conversations about success, self-trust, and emotional mastery.

Interested in extending this conversation? Connect with me here: https://insightfulessence.com/claritycallEver feel tired even when life looks good on the outside? In this episode, Roselyn breaks down the truth about emotional exhaustion, why so many high-performing women feel empty inside even when they’ve “made it.”Using gentle words and body wisdom, she shares how emotional mastery helps you stop surviving and start feeling truly successful. You’ll learn what emotional wealth looks like, why your feelings matter, and how to take small steps toward peace, clarity, and real confidence.This episode is for you if you're done pushing and ready to feel proud, grounded, and calm again, without having to earn it.👉 Listen now and start training your body to feel good again. 🔗 ⁠Join the Insightful Wealth Facebook Community⁠

El estrés y la ansiedad pueden ser grandes motores de éxito y logros importantes. Pero si no los mantenemos bajo control, se instalan como gerentes predeterminados de nuestra vida, gobernando con escasez, miedo y esa constante sensación de que nada es suficiente.En este episodio, desglosaremos esta dinámica, exploraremos por qué ocurre y compartiremos formas prácticas de despedir a esos gerentes poco útiles de una vez por todas. Es hora de recuperar tu poder para construir un éxito que se sienta tan bien como se ve.👉 Escúchalo ahora y empieza a entrenar a tu cuerpo para sentirse bien otra vez. 🔗 ⁠Únete a la comunidad de Facebook Insightful Wealth

Stress and anxiety can be powerful drivers of success and big accomplishments. But left unchecked, they love to move in and set up shop as your default operating managers—ones who rule with scarcity, fear, and that nagging sense of never enough.In this episode, we’ll break down this dynamic, explore why it happens, and share practical ways to fire those unhelpful managers for good. It's time to take back the power, so you can build success that feels as good as it looks.👉 Listen now and start training your body to feel good again. 🔗 ⁠Join the Insightful Wealth Facebook Community⁠