4 Ways to Shift Identity

Season #7

Identity isn’t something you “figure out.” It’s something you shift into. In this episode, Brenda breaks down four practical ways identity actually changes - not through mindset hacks or pressure, but through embodiment, nervous system safety, and self-trust.

 

If you’ve done the training, earned the credentials, and still feel like you’re negotiating with yourself to move forward… this episode will land.

You’ll learn why identity shifts can feel so destabilizing, how child parts and protector parts quietly shape your decisions, and what actually helps you step into the version of yourself you already know is emerging.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why identity change can feel threatening to the nervous system
  • The concept of secondary gain (what you may be unconsciously protecting)
  • How clothing, roles, and self-permission reinforce identity Child parts vs. protector parts -and how they impact confidence and visibility
  • Why you don’t need one income stream to be “legitimate” How turning the spotlight outward makes identity shifts easier
  • What internal safety has to do with decision-making Why over-consuming information can stall momentum

Ways to go deeper:

The Elixir – 14 on-demand somatic tools for emotional regulation https://www.brendawinkle.com/elixir

Intuitive Leader Retreat (March 3–5, 2026 | Oregon Coast) https://www.brendawinkle.com/retreat2026

Spiritual CEO Membership https://www.skool.com/thespiritualceo/about

Free Clarity Guide – discern next steps and mentorship alignment 

Free Energy Audit: brendawinkle.com/audit 

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