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Listen "The Guilt Trap: Why Ambitious Women Feel Like They’re Failing at Everything"
Episode Synopsis
High-achieving women often carry invisible guilt—feeling like they’re not doing enough at work, not showing up enough for their family, or not measuring up spiritually. This endless cycle is what I call the guilt trap, and it can leave even the most successful women feeling like failures.
In this episode of Quieting the Inner Critic, we unpack:
Why ambitious women are especially prone to guilt
The three root causes of the guilt trap: perfectionism, responsibility, and comparison
How to tell the difference between guilt from God (conviction) and guilt from the enemy (condemnation)
Practical, faith-based strategies to let go of guilt and walk in freedom
Featured Scriptures:
Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 11:30 – “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Galatians 6:4 – “Each of you should test your own actions…without comparing yourself to someone else.”
Action Steps:
Identify one area today where guilt showed up.
Ask: “Is this guilt pointing me toward growth, or is it condemnation?”
Replace guilt with a scripture truth that reminds you of God’s grace.
Resources & Links:
Free Webinar: https://kdlewis.podia.com/ *There is no longer a coaching application, I am working on package options and will have them rolled out soon.
YouTube: Quieting Your Inner Critic - YouTube
In this episode of Quieting the Inner Critic, we unpack:
Why ambitious women are especially prone to guilt
The three root causes of the guilt trap: perfectionism, responsibility, and comparison
How to tell the difference between guilt from God (conviction) and guilt from the enemy (condemnation)
Practical, faith-based strategies to let go of guilt and walk in freedom
Featured Scriptures:
Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 11:30 – “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Galatians 6:4 – “Each of you should test your own actions…without comparing yourself to someone else.”
Action Steps:
Identify one area today where guilt showed up.
Ask: “Is this guilt pointing me toward growth, or is it condemnation?”
Replace guilt with a scripture truth that reminds you of God’s grace.
Resources & Links:
Free Webinar: https://kdlewis.podia.com/ *There is no longer a coaching application, I am working on package options and will have them rolled out soon.
YouTube: Quieting Your Inner Critic - YouTube
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