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What happens when we loosen our grip on perfect plans and lean into trusting our intuition? Dive into a candid conversation about those invisible blueprints we've unknowingly built our lives around—the inherited rules telling us how to succeed, stay safe, and show up in the world.

Katie and Shauna vulnerably share their own struggles with the belief that without meticulously mapped paths, they'll inevitably fail. These perfectionistic planning tendencies show up as paralyzing thoughts like "I need everything in order first," "Winging it is irresponsible," and "If I don't know exactly what I'm doing, should I even start?" Sound familiar?

As we transition into new roles and life phases, we often measure our current performance against past successes in completely different contexts. We explore why this self-judgment is so counterproductive and how giving ourselves permission to start with 60-75% clarity—rather than demanding complete certainty—opens doors to authentic growth and connection.

This episode isn't about abandoning structure entirely. Instead, it's about finding that sweet spot where organization meets flexibility, where intention guides action rather than rigid planning dictates every move. When we create deliberate space in our calendars and minds, we discover that what unfolds naturally is often more aligned than what we could have orchestrated.

Whether you're navigating career transitions, family responsibilities, or personal evolution, this conversation invites you to examine where your need for control might actually be fear disguised as preparation. The path forward isn't about having every step mapped out—it's about trusting yourself enough to take the next aligned step.

Ready to release outdated templates and experience more ease? Join our Patreon community for deeper reflection tools and share this episode with a friend who's also ready to question those unwritten rules we've been following. Trust your wisdom, breathe on purpose, and remember—growth happens in the space between plans.

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