Is it Fear or Intuition...or "Body Wisdom"? 🤰🏻🎤
I still remember the morning of my first speaking engagement years ago.
I had been mentally preparing for weeks, and was soo excited for this opportunity because I knew I was meant to do this work. During multiple guided somatic visualizations, I had seen a vision of myself holding a microphone (pregnant) on stage, and I knew deep down in my bones this was a great next step for me. 🤰🏻🎤
But the night before, I felt a tightening sensation in my stomach, tingly nervous energy in my arms and feet...and I wondered if I was actually ready. Maybe this wasn't actually a good idea.
My body was feeling tense, suddenly I was feeling a wave of fatigue…maybe this was "a sign" that this wasn't the right time. Maybe it was my body wisdom, telling me to actually cancel this whole thing.
The truth is, my nervous system was trying to protect me. (I ended up doing the speaking event and it was amazing!)
But there was a moment where my body seemed to be sending mixed signals, while holding so much pressure.
And if you grew up automatically being "the responsible one" as a daughter of immigrants or as the eldest daughter, you already know what it feels like to hold it all too.
We learned early to carry what was too heavy, to hold it together no matter what was happening around us.
That same nervous system, the one that anticipates everyone's needs, often runs the show in our businesses.
It looks like exhaustion the morning of a big opportunity. A “gut feeling” that convinces you it’s not the right time to launch. A sudden stomachache before the speaking event you’ve been preparing for.
It’s a sophisticated form of self-protection. Because for someone who has always carried too much, visibility feels like another demand. Growth feels like one more weight you might not be able to hold.
The challenge is that when this goes unseen, you end up building your business around your limitations instead of your potential.
Fear gets a spiritual makeover. Avoidance hides under alignment. Staying small starts to feel like being conscious.
💎 In 1:1 Somatic Business Coaching, this is where you learn how to distinguish body wisdom from nervous system protection responses when growing your business.
You take aligned action in your business with less overthinking and overworking, helping you build momentum and see real results, in your bank account and your body.
You discover what it feels like to truly share your story and unique brilliance with deep trust in your next steps, with clarity and safety in your body, instead of forcing consistency.
You practice moving forward and creating sustainable growth with relaxed confidence, without slipping back into old survival strategies.
This is the shift from being the one who always carries it all…to being a leader who chooses what to hold, and how.
Because your business doesn’t need another version of you holding everything together, but the version of you who knows how to expand without betraying your body.
👉🏼 If this is resonating, I’d love to support you inside 1:1 Somatic Business Coaching. (Pricing + details are included in this link).
First Step ➡️ Here is the link to book your 1:1 Clarity Call with me today.
During our call, I'll help you:
Gain clarity on your desires for your business, life, and/or creative journey,
Uncover what's keeping you stuck, and
Create an action plan for your next 6 months
We'll also explore whether we're the right fit to work together. Can't wait to connect with you!
Rooting for you,
Eunice
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Hi 👋🏼 I'm Eunice (she/her).
I’m a Somatic Business Coach for visionary daughters of immigrants, entrepreneurs, and creatives. I help you embody your brilliance, shine unapologetically, and create a thriving business and life you love, without burning out. ❤️🔥
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