S8E4 - Breaking the Limits That Were Never Yours with Sarah Gonnella

S8E4 - Breaking the Limits That Were Never Yours with Sarah Gonnella

March 24, 2026 · 30 min · Season 8 · Episode 4

About this episode

Debbie Heiser interviews Sarah Gonnella about overcoming inherited limiting beliefs and embracing personal transformation.

In this episode of The Lit Up Life Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Gonnella, founder of BOYBAS (Bring Out Your Badass Self) , for a powerful conversation about the limits we inherit and the stories we carry about who we're supposed to be. Sarah shares pieces of her personal journey and how early life experiences shaped the beliefs she once held about herself, and how questioning those beliefs became the beginning of her personal transformation. One of the things I love about Sarah is her deep curiosity. She has always been someone who asks "why," and that willingness to question inherited narratives has helped her uncover a deeper sense of personal truth and self-awareness. Together we talk about how many of the limits we experience in life are not actually ours. They are beliefs we absorbed from family, culture, and past experiences that quietly shape the way we live and lead. In this episode, we talk about: How limiting beliefs often form long before we realize they're shaping our lives The connection between childhood experiences, identity, and self-worth Why curiosity and self-awareness are powerful tools for personal growth How questioning inherited narratives can help you…

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Host: Debbie Heiser

Guest: Sarah Gonnella

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