21. How Women Sabotage Success + Somatic Solutions with Kelley Hoag
Is the fear of success secretly holding you back? In this episode, somatic behavioral therapist Kelley Hoag reveals how ambitious women can bridge the gap between mind and body to make decisions rooted in intuition rather than fear. We explore why so many high-achieving women hit invisible ceilings – and how to break through using embodied wisdom.
This conversation unpacks the messy truth about self-sabotage, challenging the idea that success requires sacrificing authenticity. Kelley shares why traditional routines often fail intuitive leaders, how to distinguish between anxiety and true intuition, and why slowing down actually accelerates growth. Plus, discover how defining your core values becomes your strategic compass for both business and life.
In this episode, we discuss:
How to recognize if fear of success is blocking your growth
The real difference between intuition and anxiety
Why traditional routines fail for some leaders
How somatic therapy rewires your success mindset
Using core values to build an aligned business
How to uncover true values versus conditioned beliefs
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About your host: Samantha Fackler is an Executive Leadership Coach and Marketing Advisor who transforms how women entrepreneurs grow a freedom-based business. After scaling 100+ companies over 12+ years with both Fortune 500 companies (think Apple, PayPal, LinkedIn) and early-stage founders, she brings a rare blend of corporate strategy and holistic leadership to help you scale intentionally. Her approach? Building aligned, profitable businesses without the burnout narrative. Because success shouldn't cost you your wellbeing.
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Kelley Hoag, M.S. is a Somatic Behavioral Therapistwho empowers her clients to feel confident andgrounded using psychotherapy, behavior analysis and somatic embodiment.
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Website: https://www.roottorisehealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/roottorisehealth
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