Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There)
What's Really Keeping Your Business Stuck
When Dr. LaChelle Wieme left her career as a doctor of nurse anesthesia, she wasn't running from some disaster. She was running toward something so much better. Because "fine" had become her least favorite four-letter F-word.
Maybe you know this feeling. Your business isn't failing, but it's not exactly thriving either. Things are okay, but you know there's more. You've built something good, but good enough just doesn't cut it anymore.
In episode 319 of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, LaChelle gets real about the limiting beliefs keeping you stuck in what she calls the "fine vortex." And more importantly? She shows us exactly how to get out.
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The Real Reason Your Business Feels So Hard
LaChelle spent over 15 years climbing the corporate healthcare ladder. She had all the degrees. All the awards. The prestigious job title. On paper? Everything looked perfect.
In reality? She was racing into daycare at 5:59 PM, praying she wouldn't get hit with late fees.
Sound familiar?
She was hustling and performing to prove her worth instead of actually building something meaningful.
And here's the kicker - that pattern doesn't just disappear when you start your own business. Usually, it gets worse.
When those tactics don't work, we start doubting everything. Maybe that corporate job wasn't so bad. Maybe we're not cut out for this. And slowly, we get sucked right back into the vortex of fine.
The Invisible "Puppet Strings" Running Your Business
Here's something wild - 95% of our thoughts are subconscious. They're running on autopilot in the background, making decisions before we even know what's happening.
LaChelle calls these recurring patterns "puppet strings." They show up everywhere in your business, pulling you in directions you never consciously chose.
Maybe "I don't want to be a bother" stops you from making that follow-up call. Or "I don't deserve nice things" keeps you from raising your prices. Perhaps "I have to please people to be loved" makes you cave when demanding clients ask for free work.
These beliefs didn't start with your business. They come from moments you might not even remember - like being told "no" at the grocery store when you were five.
How to Spot Your Limiting Beliefs
Start paying attention to what shows up over and over. When business gets tough, or something goes sideways, what are you telling yourself?
LaChelle recommends keeping notes on your phone. When you're frustrated or stuck, write down what you're thinking. Those patterns? That's your limiting belief waving a big red flag.
Once you spot it, ask yourself one question: Is this actually true?
Take LaChelle's example. Her limiting belief was "I have to have a college education to be safe and successful." Her mom drilled this into her because she never wanted LaChelle to feel financially trapped.
But think about it - Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates both built billion-dollar companies without finishing college. That's at least two exceptions to the "rule." Which means it's not actually a rule at all.
The Three-Step Process That Makes Everything Simpler
LaChelle's Flow State Money Method isn't about healing every trauma before you take action. That's just another way to stay stuck. It's also not about ignoring your mindset and only focusing on tactics.
It's both. And honestly? It's pretty simple.
Step 1: Recognize What's Actually Blocking You
Notice the "buts" that keep showing up. "I would hire help, but I can't afford it." "I would raise my prices, but people won't pay." "I would launch that program, but I don't know what to do."
We all have big buts, LaChelle jokes. The key is putting a crack in your but by finding evidence that proves your limiting belief wrong.
Step 2: Trust Your Inner Guidance
LaChelle integrates brain science, quantum physics, and spiritual wisdom into everything she teaches. She believes we're constantly getting guidance from our highest self - whether you call that God, intuition, or something else.
This is where the hustle falls away. You're not doing more. You're doing what's actually right for you
Step 3: Take Action That Actually Feels Good
Now you can bring in organization, automation, and delegation. But notice when these steps happen - after you've cleared the toxic thought and trusted your guidance.
Because here's what most people get wrong: Confidence comes from action, not the other way around.
You don't heal everything first and then trust yourself. You start trusting yourself with small things. You trust there'll be a parking spot. You trust that gut feeling to share that vulnerable post. You build trust by doing.
Why Your Sales Calls Aren't Landing (Even With the Perfect Script)
LaChelle teaches something called brain-heart coherence. The science is wild. If you don't truly believe what you're saying, the other person will sense it before you even speak.
Their brain picks up on your misaligned energy. Even through emails and social posts.
This is why no script ever seems to work if you haven't dealt with what's underneath.
You might have the perfect sales framework. But if deep down you believe "I'm a bother" or "I don't deserve to be paid well," your potential client feels that disconnect. And they say no.
Two Tools That Can Speed Everything Up
LaChelle uses two specific methods with her clients:
The E4 Trauma Method
This process helps you find the exact moment when a limiting belief formed - usually a 5-minute to 24-hour window. Then you neutralize it energetically, pull it out like a weed, and plant truth in its place.
And listen, trauma doesn't mean you need some big dramatic event. It's just any time you have intense energy attached to an emotion that gets stuck in your body. That grocery store moment? Totally counts.
Voice Analysis That Actually Works
LaChelle uses software that analyzes just 10 seconds of your voice. It identifies three emotions you're overexpressing plus one you've been suppressing for over two years.
Then it prescribes specific music to balance those emotions. Like noise-canceling headphones, the music creates opposite sound waves that neutralize the stuck energy.
You don't have to journal or talk it through. You literally just listen to music and watch those wound-up balls of energy unravel.
Your Superpower Is Already Turned On
At the end of our conversation, I asked LaChelle what one thing she'd tell you to do right now.
Her answer? Remember your superpower.
You can choose to stay stuck. Or you can choose to figure this out.
And we both know you've got that power in you right now.
About Dr. LaChelle Wieme
Dr. LaChelle Wieme is a business strategist, transformational speaker, and host of The Spiral Up Podcast. She helps ambitious women create aligned income and impact through clarity, confidence, and consistent, God-led action. With over 15 years on stage and 6+ years in coaching and consulting, LaChelle blends strategic insight with spiritual alignment to empower high-achieving women to build businesses that feel as good as they look, without the burnout.
Connect with LaChelle
- Website: iam-lifebydesign.com
- Instagram: @lachellewieme
- Facebook: LaChelle Wieme
About Sarah Walton
Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, Effortless Sales, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah's mission is to put more money in the hands of more women while teaching authentic, heart-centered business strategies.
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Related Episodes You'll Love
If this episode hit home, check out these related conversations:
- Episode 214: Coaching the Unconscious Mind: Unlock Your Genius with Jenn Beninger - If LaChelle's point about puppet strings and limiting beliefs keeping you stuck resonated with you, this episode goes even deeper. Jenn explains how your unconscious mind is running the show with self-doubts and projections you might not even know are there. She breaks down how to recognize your intuition and use it to translate what your inner critic is telling you – so you can turn it into a force for good instead of a force keeping you stuck. Listen here.
- Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits with Stephanie Crochet - LaChelle talked about brain-heart coherence and how no script will work if you don't believe what you're saying. Stephanie takes this further by explaining how your nervous system is literally shaping your money habits on autopilot. Someone who grew up facing scarcity might be an overachiever who can't relax, even after hitting financial goals. This episode gives you practical somatic practices to reshape your patterns from the inside out. Listen here.
- Episode 175: Coaching Session: When You Need an Immediate Breakthrough - If you're ready to stop waiting and actually break through those limiting beliefs LaChelle talked about, this coaching session is for you. Sarah walks through exactly how to identify what's blocking you and shift it in real-time. It's the perfect next step after hearing LaChelle's Flow State Money Method. Listen here.
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