<description>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling “off” lately — not broken, not failing, just quietly disconnected from your own life — this episode is going to speak to you. Today, Rachel Brooks opens up about a season so many women silently walk through: the feeling of being stuck, even when everything &lt;em&gt;looks&lt;/em&gt; fine on the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about laziness or lack of motivation. It’s about the internal shift that happens when who you’ve been no longer fits who you’re becoming. In this honest, reflective conversation, Rachel unpacks why this happens, what it means, and how to listen to the deeper guidance pulling you forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re tired in a way sleep can’t fix… if you’ve outgrown a version of yourself… if you’re craving clarity, direction, or permission to slow down — you’re not alone. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re becoming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Hear&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “feeling stuck” is often a sign of inner growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden emotional load women carry that leads to burnout&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The tension between who you were and who you’re becoming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why clarity doesn’t come from forcing — it comes from honesty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to navigate the “messy middle” without blowing up your life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about limits, identity, and becoming who God created you to be&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;00:00–04:00&lt;/strong&gt; — The quiet heaviness of feeling stuck &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;04:00–10:00&lt;/strong&gt; — When life looks fine but feels misaligned &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10:00–15:00&lt;/strong&gt; — Two truths: limited + limitless &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;15:00–20:00&lt;/strong&gt; — The pressure women carry and the identity we lose &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;20:00–27:00&lt;/strong&gt; — Why becoming feels messy, raw, and disorienting &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;27:00–End&lt;/strong&gt; — The invitation to reset + the next right step&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Insights&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Feeling stuck is not failure — it’s an internal shift&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You can be limited and limitless at the same time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming requires honesty, not pressure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identity isn’t lost — it’s uncovered&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You are not behind; you are evolving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quote&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Clarity doesn’t come from forcing. It comes from honesty — and honesty comes when we stop performing our lives and start listening to them.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your Next Step in Becoming&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I Am Enough Reset (Free)&lt;/strong&gt; A simple 10-minute reset to quiet the noise and reconnect to yourself when life feels too loud. → &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset"&gt;https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I Am Becoming (6-Week Devotional + Journal)&lt;/strong&gt; Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from within. → &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming"&gt;https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Rachel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com"&gt;https://iamrachelbrooks.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast"&gt;The Confident Woman Podcast &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newsletter: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter"&gt;iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Confident Woman Podcast

Rachel Brooks

Why You Feel Stuck (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)

NOV 19, 202522 MIN
The Confident Woman Podcast

Why You Feel Stuck (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)

NOV 19, 202522 MIN

Description

<p>If you’ve been feeling “off” lately — not broken, not failing, just quietly disconnected from your own life — this episode is going to speak to you. Today, Rachel Brooks opens up about a season so many women silently walk through: the feeling of being stuck, even when everything <em>looks</em> fine on the outside.</p><p>This isn’t about laziness or lack of motivation. It’s about the internal shift that happens when who you’ve been no longer fits who you’re becoming. In this honest, reflective conversation, Rachel unpacks why this happens, what it means, and how to listen to the deeper guidance pulling you forward.</p><p>If you’re tired in a way sleep can’t fix… if you’ve outgrown a version of yourself… if you’re craving clarity, direction, or permission to slow down — you’re not alone. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re becoming.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear</strong></p><ul><li>Why “feeling stuck” is often a sign of inner growth</li><li>The hidden emotional load women carry that leads to burnout</li><li>The tension between who you were and who you’re becoming</li><li>Why clarity doesn’t come from forcing — it comes from honesty</li><li>How to navigate the “messy middle” without blowing up your life</li><li>The truth about limits, identity, and becoming who God created you to be</li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><strong>00:00–04:00</strong> — The quiet heaviness of feeling stuck </p><p><strong>04:00–10:00</strong> — When life looks fine but feels misaligned </p><p><strong>10:00–15:00</strong> — Two truths: limited + limitless </p><p><strong>15:00–20:00</strong> — The pressure women carry and the identity we lose </p><p><strong>20:00–27:00</strong> — Why becoming feels messy, raw, and disorienting </p><p><strong>27:00–End</strong> — The invitation to reset + the next right step</p><p><strong>Key Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Feeling stuck is not failure — it’s an internal shift</li><li>You can be limited and limitless at the same time</li><li>Becoming requires honesty, not pressure</li><li>Identity isn’t lost — it’s uncovered</li><li>You are not behind; you are evolving</li></ul><p><strong>Quote</strong></p><p>“Clarity doesn’t come from forcing. It comes from honesty — and honesty comes when we stop performing our lives and start listening to them.”</p><p><strong>Your Next Step in Becoming</strong></p><p><strong>I Am Enough Reset (Free)</strong> A simple 10-minute reset to quiet the noise and reconnect to yourself when life feels too loud. → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset">https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset</a></p><p><strong>I Am Becoming (6-Week Devotional + Journal)</strong> Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from within. → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming">https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Rachel</strong></p><p>Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks </p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com">https://iamrachelbrooks.com</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast">The Confident Woman Podcast </a></p><p>Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter">iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter</a></p>