Ever catch yourself standing in front of your closet for 20 minutes trying to pick the "perfect" outfit? Or maybe you've got a note app full of business ideas that you're still "researching" months later?

Yeah, we've all been there. And that's exactly why this topic needed to be tackled in this week's episode.

This episode dives into that murky territory between being thoughtfully prepared and being completely stuck in your head. You know that place—where you convince yourself that "just one more Google search" or "just one more pro/con list" will finally give you the clarity you need.

What might surprise you is the complete flip of the script on what we think helps us make better decisions. There's a mind-blowing moment that explains why adding MORE information to your decision-making process can actually make your choices WORSE. (You might need to pause and replay that part!)

The episode explores a question that might stop you in your tracks: "Are you planning to take action, or are you planning to avoid discomfort?" Ouch, right?

And for anyone with a habit of researching vacation destinations for weeks only to never book the trip, there's a ridiculously simple 2-minute technique shared that has helped make decisions that were on hold for months.

The funniest part? There's a confession about overthinking tendencies that you'll probably relate to. Let's just say it involves a project that should have taken days but stretched into months (and we've all been there).

Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode on your commute today. Your future self—the one who actually takes action instead of just thinking about it—will thank you.

P.S. If you've got a friend who's still "planning" to start that side hustle from three years ago, this episode might be the gentle nudge they need. Share the love!

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About the host:

Hi, friend! My name is Pamela Hughes and I’m a former talk show host turned life coach. After 20 years in the news business, I walked away from what people thought I should do and I did what I wanted to do … coach people who are stuck like I was and help them find relief, awareness and control within themselves.

This was no easy task and I’m not here telling you it was. I had to take full responsibility for where my life was and then decide where I wanted it to go. It was time to stop complaining about my situation and do something about it. I had to stop looking for others to validate me and start having my own back. This required looking inside myself for the answers instead of looking outside myself.

I told you it wasn’t easy … but I wouldn’t change one thing about my journey because it led me right here to you reading about it, maybe identifying with aspects of it and hopefully being inspired to get UNSTUCK.

You know that moment when you're crushing it at work, checking all the boxes, doing ALL the right things... and then that sneaky little voice in your head whispers "but what if you're not good enough?"

Yeah, that voice. The one that shows up uninvited, like that relative who always has an opinion about your life choices.

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In this week's episode, we're diving into something that might just blow your mind: what if those thoughts aren't even yours? What if, like an old computer running Windows 95, your brain is just operating on an outdated system someone else installed?

Pamela shares a personal story about a recent "aha moment" that completely changed how she thinks about success (spoiler alert: it involves cold coffee and a sunset, and it's not what you'd expect).

You'll discover:

• Why working harder isn't always the answer (and what actually is)

• A mind-bending question that instantly reveals which thoughts are holding you back

• The surprising truth about what successful people actually think about all day

• A practical tool you can use next time that voice shows up (no meditation required!)

  
  

Fair warning: This episode might make you question everything you thought you knew about success. But in the best possible way.

Ready to upgrade your mental operating system? Hit play now. Your future self will thank you.

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About the host:

Hi, friend! My name is Pamela Hughes and I’m a former talk show host turned life coach. After 20 years in the news business, I walked away from what people thought I should do and I did what I wanted to do … coach people who are stuck like I was and help them find relief, awareness and control within themselves.

This was no easy task and I’m not here telling you it was. I had to take full responsibility for where my life was and then decide where I wanted it to go. It was time to stop complaining about my situation and do something about it. I had to stop looking for others to validate me and start having my own back. This required looking inside myself for the answers instead of looking outside myself.

I told you it wasn’t easy … but I wouldn’t change one thing about my journey because it led me right here to you reading about it, maybe identifying with aspects of it and hopefully being inspired to get UNSTUCK.

Ever catch yourself scrolling through Instagram at midnight, looking at people doing exactly what you dream of doing, and think "I could do that... if only..."?

Yeah, I see you there. That little voice in your head that whispers "you're meant for more" while another voice quickly jumps in with "but what if you fail?"

In this week's episode, we're diving deep into that space between knowing your potential and actually living it. (And trust me, as someone who spent two decades in one career before making a massive pivot, I know this territory well!)

What's waiting for you in this episode:

• The sneaky way your brain tricks you into thinking you're being "logical" when you're actually just hiding

• A mind-bending perspective shift about confidence that turns everything you've been told on its head

• The surprising truth about what happened when I faced my biggest career fear (spoiler: it's not what you think)

• A practical exercise that will help you turn down the volume on self-doubt (without trying to silence it completely)

  
  

This episode is for you if:

• You've ever looked at your life and thought "Is this really it?"

• You're tired of watching other people live your dreams while you stay stuck in "planning mode"

• You catch yourself saying "I'll do it when..." (but "when" never seems to arrive)

• You're ready to stop letting self-doubt run the show (even if you're not sure how)

  
  

Real talk: This isn't another "just believe in yourself" pep talk. We're going way deeper than that. I'm sharing actual, science-backed strategies that helped me navigate my own journey from "someday" to "starting today."

🎯 Your Next Step: Hit play now and grab a notebook - trust me, you're going to want to write some of this down. This is the conversation I wish someone had had with me years ago, and I can't wait to share it with you.

Ready to go deeper? DM me @PamelaHughesCoaching with "EPISODE 123" and let me know which part of this episode hits home for you. I read and respond to every message personally.

P.S. If this episode description is already making you think "Oh wow, I needed this," just wait until you hear the full thing. Your future self will thank you for hitting play today.

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About the host:

Hi, friend! My name is Pamela Hughes and I’m a former talk show host turned life coach. After 20 years in the news business, I walked away from what people thought I should do and I did what I wanted to do … coach people who are stuck like I was and help them find relief, awareness and control within themselves.

This was no easy task and I’m not here telling you it was. I had to take full responsibility for where my life was and then decide where I wanted it to go. It was time to stop complaining about my situation and do something about it. I had to stop looking for others to validate me and start having my own back. This required looking inside myself for the answers instead of looking outside myself.

I told you it wasn’t easy … but I wouldn’t change one thing about my journey because it led me right here to you reading about it, maybe identifying with aspects of it and hopefully being inspired to get UNSTUCK.