Most people can’t sit in silence.

They fill every space with noise, distractions, and chatter because sitting with yourself is confronting.

But what if the real magic happens in the stillness?

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about silence, presence, and the deep discomfort that comes from simply being. From spa days in Melbourne to five-day silent retreats, I’ve come to understand that quiet isn’t empty, it’s full of truth.

If you’re the kind of woman who avoids slowing down, who resists being alone with her thoughts, or who doesn’t know how to “do nothing” without guilt… this one is for you.

Let’s talk about nervous energy, distraction, healing, and why doing less can actually give you more.

We’re diving into:

• Why some of us fear silence
• How stillness helps you meet yourself
• What we’re really running from when we stay “busy”
• The truth about transformation and space

This one’s a reset.

Get ready to meet yourself in the quiet.

🌀 Want to go deeper? Join me at the Release Retreat in November 2025:

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00:00 Welcome + the real reason I’m talking about silence

02:10 Loud by nature, but learning to be still

04:25 Why we struggle to sit in the quiet

07:40 The five-day retreat that changed everything

10:15 Are you filling space to avoid yourself?

12:40 What silence reveals—and why it’s powerful

15:10 Ready for a real reset? Join us at the Release Retreat

Too many women say they want more, but aren’t moving like it.

In this episode, I’m calling out a hard truth:

Comfort and growth don’t coexist.

And if you’ve been playing it safe, waiting for the “right moment,” or sitting on your dreams because things feel fine... this episode is your wake-up call.

Whether it’s business, relationships, or your personal power, there’s always going to be a hard.

You just get to choose which hard you’re willing to face.

Inside this fire episode, I’m unpacking:

• Why comfort can be the biggest killer of your confidence
• How to know if you’re hiding behind “I’m fine”
• The difference between false safety vs true fulfillment
• And what it actually takes to shift into a life that’s aligned, alive, and worth showing up for

If you’ve been stuck in “meh” energy or waiting for things to change without making the moves, you need to hear this.

📣 If you're ready to stop sitting on your dreams and start moving with power…

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📲 Then screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence

Tell me: Where are you choosing comfort over growth?

00:00 Welcome + U.S. book tour update

01:15 The real reason we stay stuck: comfort

03:00 Discomfort is part of the journey—either way

04:12 Erika’s personal comfort zone story

06:00 “I got sleepy”, how safety can lead to stagnation

07:20 Comfort isn’t just an Aussie thing, it’s human

08:35 Why comfort and confidence don’t mix

09:20 Choose your hard, choose your life

10:45 The danger of waiting until you have to act

12:00 The secret to moving through fear and taking action

13:15 Final reminder: Magic happens when you’re uncomfortable

Let’s talk about it.

You’re ambitious. You’re multi-passionate. You’ve got vision for days.

And because of that, you might be sabotaging your success without even knowing it.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what shiny object syndrome really looks like for high-achieving women, and why it’s killing your confidence, confusing your audience, and slowing down your business growth.

If you’ve ever said “I want to do it all,”

If you’ve launched 10 things and mastered none,

If you’re building but feel scattered, stretched, and stuck…

This episode is your permission slip to stop doing the most and start doing what matters.

You’ll hear the truth about focus, discipline, mastery, and how to build your business (and legacy) one solid step at a time.

Because all those sexy future visions?

They don’t come from doing more.

They come from going deeper.

🎧 Tune in and let’s reset your focus, Queen.

📍Ready to stop sabotaging and start showing up with confidence?

Watch my free Business Is Personal training here:

https://thequeenofconfidence.com/businessispersonal/

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https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/

And if this hit you in the gut (in the best way), tag me on Instagram @thequeenofconfidence and tell me what landed.

I’m cheering for you, always Queen.

Chapter breakdown:

00:00 Welcome from the Past, Present & Future

02:12 Bad Bunny Stress + VIP Tickets Saga

04:16 Puerto Rico Tour Reflections

05:40 The Real Problem with Shiny Object Syndrome

07:01 Being Multi-Passionate Is Not the Issue

08:38 Why Focus Is the Key to Success

10:19 Stop Acting Like You're on Chapter 75

11:54 How I Built My Business with One Offer

13:06 You Can’t Teach What You Haven’t Mastered

14:22 The Discipline to Stick With It