851. The Visibility Wound: Why Powerful Women Still Play Small

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In this solo episode, Krista explores why so many brilliant, empathetic women struggle to be fully seen + heard. From childhood conditioning to nervous system responses, she breaks down the hidden reasons you might still be playing small—even when you know you’re meant for more.

Krista shares her personal journey of building Almost 30 + how that triggered her own visibility wound. She explains how visibility wounds show up as people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, or hiding your true voice—and why healing them is essential for living your purpose.

If you’ve ever felt called to lead, create, speak, or share your gifts but found yourself freezing, doubting, or shrinking…this is for you. Through practical tools, nervous system practices, and mindset shifts, Krista shows how reclaiming your visibility can unlock deeper authenticity, creativity, and alignment with your soul’s mission.

We also talk about:

What visibility wounds are + how they form in childhood + relationships

Why empaths + highly sensitive people often struggle with being seen

The connection between people-pleasing, perfectionism, and visibility blocks

How bullying, comparison, and family dynamics shape your nervous system around attention

The surprising reason narcissists often appear more confident on stage or online

Six common visibility archetypes (The Good Girl, The Performer, The Caretaker, and more)

How suppressed expression can show up as anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in life

The difference between performing for approval vs. expressing your authentic self

Why healing visibility wounds is key to leadership, creativity, and purpose

Simple nervous system practices to help you feel safe speaking, sharing, and taking up space

Resources:

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Website: https://itskrista.com/

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