Ep. 97 What to do when you want to quit

In today’s episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, I’m getting real about those moments when you just want to quit. You know the ones—when you’ve done everything you can think of, followed all the steps, and yet nothing seems to be working. Whether it’s in business, fertility, or any other area of life, that overwhelming urge to throw in the towel can feel like too much. I’ve been there, and I’m sharing exactly what’s been coming up for me in this season.

Lately, I’ve been navigating so much pressure in both my business and fertility journey. I’ve been doing “all the right things,” yet there are moments when I feel like screaming, “Why isn’t this working?!” It’s vulnerable to admit that even after creating so much success, I sometimes feel like quitting. But here’s the truth—this is where the real work begins.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• The frustration of doing everything right and still feeling stuck.

• How control and ego can make things so much harder than they need to be.

• What it really means to surrender—letting go without losing yourself.

• The fine line between responsibility and over-responsibility.

• Why quitting is often a sign that your patterns need to change, not your goals.

  
  

  If you’re feeling that pull to quit right now, I want you to know that I see you. And I’m sharing how I’ve been working through these moments of doubt and resistance by shifting my mindset, working with my nervous system, and choosing to keep going in a way that feels more aligned. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing differently.

  
  Key Points and Timestamps

  [00:00] - When you’re on the edge of quitting, what do you do next?

  [04:00] - The frustration of doing everything “right” but still feeling stuck.

  [10:00] - How ego and control create unnecessary suffering.

  [15:00] - The struggle with over-responsibility in both business and personal growth.

  [20:00] - Learning to trust something bigger when letting go feels terrifying.

  [26:00] - What to do when you want to quit—keep going, but in a way that feels aligned.

  [29:00] - My invitation to Beyond Mindset—a two-week training for coaches and anyone who wants to dive deeper into shadow work and human behavior.

  
  Resources Mentioned:

  • Join Beyond Mindset: https://shadowalchemycoaching.com/beyond-mindset

  • Follow me on Instagram: @complete_bycaitlin

    
    

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