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Beyond Survival - The Therapy Podcast with Katie McKenna6. 'Never Enough' with Claire FealyExploring the Fear beneath Perfectionism and High AchievementIn this deep dive, Podcast Host & Mindset Coach Claire Fealy joins me to unpack the fear that hides beneath high achievement and perfectionism, and how we can begin to heal what's really driving it. We identify the inner critc and discuss the hidden beliefs driving our anxiety, how fear often masks deeper emotional wounds, and what it really takes to move past survival mode and step into a more intentional life, especially for those of us who grew up in dysfunctional or emotionally unsafe environments. ...2025-07-2555 min
Women of WorthEscaping the Achievement Trap - Why You Never Feel 'Enough' - No Matter How Much You AchieveApply here for your free 30minute strategy session. Onto today's episode....You have everything you've ever wanted—the career, the house, the relationship—yet feel like it's never enough, as if something is still missing. This constant feeling of "never enough" isn't a lack of gratitude. It stems from a deeper issue: outsourcing your worth to external validation.When your entire sense of value is tied to what you achieve and how others perceive you, you're caught in an endless chase for more. Our sense of worth often comes from e...2025-06-0424 minWomen of WorthYou'll Never Be Happy With What You Have Until You're Happy With Who You AreIf you're exhausted from constantly worrying about what others think of you - you're not alone. For high achievers especially, external validation can become an all consuming addiction – the more you receive praise, the more you need. This relentless pursuit for more leaves you perpetually empty, no matter how much you achieve.I spent three decades trying to get others to like me, chasing validation through achievements and approval. Every time I reached a goal, I immediately needed something bigger – from teaching to department head, from my first 10K month to 20K. ...2025-04-2924 minWomen of WorthFrom Productivity Zombie to Peak Performance: The Less is More SolutionClick here to get into Pressure To Peace before doors close Friday 28th March (not opening again until Aug, sign up before Friday and save €1,000!). If you're ready to go from strategy to support and live, lead and achieve from a place of rest, not stress - this is the place to be! Become the radiant, relaxed and resilient woman you know you were born to be with my proven 5 step strategy for peak performance, happiness and success! If you find yourself functioning but feeling completely disconnected, getting through the d...2025-03-2629 minWomen of WorthYou Are Not Your To-Do List: Master The Less Is More Mindset For Less Overwhelm And Buckets More OverflowClick here to get into Pressure To Peace before doors close Friday 28th March (not opening again until Aug, sign up before next Friday and save €1,000!!!)After a transformative six-month break, I return with buckets more clarity and purpose, sharing my journey from exhausted to empowered following my live event last September. I'm now operating from overflow rather than depletion, having spent time healing, growing, and establishing sustainable practices that prioritize my wellbeing over work.In today's episode I talk about:• Busy is a drug and burnout is th...2025-03-1935 minWomen of WorthThe Power Of Identity ShiftingJoin next Monday's FREE Unleash Your Inner Queen afterparty hereIf you ever feel like you can never break your patterns and keep self-sabotaging yourself today's episode is for you.In today's episode we discuss the power of identity shifting and why changing how you see yourself changes everything!I also discuss how our identity drives our behaviour and why you need to stop relying on motivation and start focusing on inspiration.It's time to stop self-sabotaging and step into your highest self so you...2024-09-2621 minWomen of WorthReleasing Shame and Self-Doubt And Stepping Into Your Power - with special guest Katie Mc KennaClick here for Unleash Your Inner Queen live event tickets! *NOTE - doors close tomorrow and there are limited tickets available so get them before they're gone!)If you ever feel like a doormat that gets used and abused and feel like you have to bend over backwards for others to be liked today's episode is for you.In today's episode we discuss the systems and societal conditioning that keeps women stuck in shame, self-doubt, powerlessness and learned helplessness. We also discuss how we are...2024-09-1935 minWomen of WorthThe Spotlight Effect And How To Overcome Self-ConsciousnessClick here for Unleash Your Inner Queen live event details! *NOTE - limited tickets available so get them before they're gone!)If you are always worrying what others think of you and trying to say the right thing today's episode is for you.It's time to stop living in the imaginary spotlight and become a lighthouse, from a place of self-worth, trust and leadership!Confident women care more about their inner light than outer likes. They know that those who need approval the most get it the least. They...2024-08-2825 minWomen of WorthHow To Get Over The Need To Be LikedClick here for Unleash Your Inner Queen live event details! *NOTE - limited tickets available so get them before they're gone!)If you are always worrying what others are think of you and trying so hard to keep the peace, avoid conflict and stay silent, this episode is for you. It's time to stop letting people take out their unprocessed pain on you and PROTECT your peace, from a place of self-worth, trust and leadership!Confident women care more about being respected than being liked. They know that those...2024-08-1427 minWomen of WorthThe One Belief That Builds Magnetic ConfidenceClick here to join the Unleash Your Inner Queen live event waitlist tickets go on sale this Friday at 11am (only 70 tix avail so get on the waitlist and set your alarms!!) Soooo excited to meet some of you IRL!!!If you are always looking outside of yourself to feel ok, this episode is for you. It's time to stop outsourcing your confidence and OWN all parts of yourself to build real, genuine and unshakeable confidence! Take this one simple but powerful belief and build the kind of magnetic confidence that attracts...2024-07-3129 minWomen of WorthStop FAKING Confidence And Do This ONE Thing InsteadIf you are tired of always having to fake confidence and cover the inner chaos of fear, doubt and worry, today's episode is for you!!! It's time to stop chasing short term hits of confidence and start building real, genuine and unshakeable confidence today! Learn what unshakeable confidence looks and feels like and break free from the need for external validation, approval and reassurance.I share lots of examples of how I've helped myself and many of my clients overcome their fake confidence persona and how to step into unshakeable confidence so you can feel fr...2024-07-1743 minWomen of WorthHow The 'Powerless Princess' Mindset Keeps You Stuck, Stressed and Obsessed With Being Rescued!If you are feeling stuck, stressed and obsessed with the opinions/approval of others - this episode is for you!!Learn what Powerless Princess energy looks and feels like and how to break free from the prison of your old limiting beliefs and programming. I share lots of examples of how I've helped clients overcome their powerlessness programming and how to step into Iconic Queen Energy so you can become a magnet for all that you desire!!Join me for an episode full of insights, practical strategies to get started today and a...2024-07-0332 minWomen of WorthHow Perfectionism Often Drives Depression and 3 Steps To Stop Living in The ExtremesJoin the live event waitlist to be the first to know when tickets go on sale and to get the early bird price, click here! Soooo excited for the very first Women of Worth live event!! What if the cycle of perfectionism and depression could be broken? Join me after a three-month hiatus and tackle the challenging journey of overcoming severe depression and burnout. Today's episode covers the links between perfectionism, depression, and shame (*trigger warning: talk of suicide). Discover the powerful lessons found in the darkest times and the importance of gentle recovery, offering ho...2024-06-2654 minWomen of WorthHow To Create Unshakeable ConfidenceI'll never forget the day when I finally realized that the only validation I ever needed was staring back at me in the mirror. That breakthrough moment led me on a transformative journey toward true self-confidence, which I'll share with you in this ep. I talk about my own struggle with self-doubt, the rocky road to self-acceptance and the tools that helped me build a rock-solid relationship with myself. From the grips of past traumas to the liberation of self-trust, this is a candid conversation about the strategies that changed the game—not only for me...2024-02-1429 minWomen of WorthWhy You Don’t FEEL Confident, Even If You Look ItEver wondered why a perfectly polished exterior doesn't always mean a peaceful interior? Prepare to unravel the complexities of authentic confidence as I share from real coaching experiences the stark contrast between the facade of the confident persona and the internal battle against anxiety and self-doubt. This episode explains why "fake it till you make it" doesn't work and why true confidence stems from self-acceptance and trust. Together, we'll uncover ways to transform not just your outward persona but also your inner peace - enabling you to move through life with less doubt and a more presence...2024-02-0728 minWomen of WorthWhy You Struggle With Consistency And 3 Simple Steps To Consistency Even When You're BusyIf you're always breaking promises to yourself and wishing you could just be more consistent then today's episode is going to blow your mind 🤯🤯🤯🤯Listen in as I celebrate my 36th trip around the sun, feeling more content, calm and fulfilled than ever.One of the biggest contributions to becoming the healthiest and happiest version of myself is my consistent daily routines.Over the last three years of coaching, the struggle for consistency emerges as a really common theme.In today's ep I breakdown why so many struggle to achieve simple, consistent daily routines - des...2024-01-3129 minWomen of WorthHow One Tiny Mindset Shift Took Ursula From Overwhelm To Zen- Client Success StoryFREE Masterclass Own Your Overwhelm linked here.In today’s episode, I am joined by my very first guest ever! Ursula is joining me to talk about her incredible story and journey. She is here to help and inspire you to seek out a positive mindset. We talk about her choice to join my coaching program, what it was like, and her biggest takeaways. This episode is an inside look into the work we do and a sneak peek of the results that everyone deserves!Why Coaching? [1:30]I was always attracted to the idea of...2024-01-2440 minWomen of WorthWhy Overwhelm Kills Productivity And 60 Second Strategies To Overcome It***FREE OWN YOUR OVERWHELM MASTERCLASS LINK HERE. Ever feel like you're waging a war against the clock, where every tick tocks in tune with your rising stress levels? Overwhelm doesn't just kill your productivity - it kills your peace, joy, confidence, relationships, success, and so much more!But - here's the good news!! Overwhelm is actually a FEELING, NOT A FACT! It's less about time/tasks management and much more about stress management. Join me as I take you through the trenches of the tornado-to-potato (hyperactivity/burnout) cycle, sharing not...2024-01-1729 min