“You’re not stuck because you’re broken. You’re stuck because
— edna castillo
you believed a story that was never yours to begin with.”
Why Life Feels Harder Than Ever Right Now: 3 Silent Myths
This past week, I had several honest, heart-opening conversations with extraordinary women—each navigating a major life transition. They’re thoughtful, experienced, and ready for something more.
Each is stepping into the next version of herself through my group coaching program starting mid-May, and here’s what I heard again and again:
They’re tired. They’re overwhelmed. And they’re quietly wondering:
“Is it supposed to be this hard?”
Let’s be honest—life today is harder than it was 20 or 30 years ago.
Jobs are more competitive.
The cost of living has soared.
And the mental and emotional load of juggling expectations, caregiving, and work has left many women depleted.
But beneath it all lies something deeper:
The beliefs they’ve been carrying.
Here are the 3 silent myths I helped them uncover and begin to release:
Myth #1: “I’m Too Old.”
One woman believed her age was the reason she wasn’t progressing. But the truth? She had started telling herself her time had passed.
Reframe: You’re not outdated—you’re seasoned. Your experience is wisdom. Your timing is divine.
Myth #2: “I’m Not Qualified.”
Another woman said, “I never finished school.” But when we looked closer—she had thrived across industries, shown true commitment to her work and teams, and solved problems others avoided.
Reframe: A degree doesn’t define your value. Your lived experience is real-world brilliance—earned, tested, and true.
Myth #3: “Everyone Else Comes First.”
This one shows up quietly. One woman had spent years devoted to others, but her own voice had been pushed so far down it barely had space to breathe.
Reframe: Choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s how you come home to yourself and show others what’s possible.
Why This Work Matters Now
These myths feel familiar—not because they’re true, but because we’ve been conditioned to believe them.
But here’s the truth:
You can’t shift what you won’t name.
And most of these patterns remain hidden—until someone helps you see what you’ve been living inside of.
This is the deep, freeing work we’ll be doing in my group coaching program starting mid-May.
Together, we’ll uncover those hidden beliefs, shine light on what’s been holding you back, and create space for the version of you that’s been waiting to emerge.
Ready to shift?
Book your free 45-minute discovery call here.
We’ll explore what you want, what’s in the way, and whether this space is the right next step for you.
