3: UNMASKING Breakdowns

3: UNMASKING Breakdowns

From The Unmasked Project by The Unmasked Project

February 10, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

Coach Brian and Layla discuss self-sabotage, personal growth, and Layla's upcoming participation in a leadership program.

In this episode of The Unmasked Project , Coach Brian sits down with Layla for an honest, no-filter conversation about patterns, growth, and the uncomfortable truths that come with real self-development. They catch up on life, unpack Layla’s history of questionable decisions (we’ve all been there), and dig into a recurring theme: self-sabotage . Why does Layla keep getting in her own way and what is she actually afraid of stepping into? The conversation turns toward a powerful new chapter: Layla’s upcoming participation in Atlas , a leadership program that demands radical honesty, emotional exposure, and the willingness to be deeply uncomfortable in order to grow. This isn’t surface-level mindset work, it’s the kind of inner excavation that changes how you show up in every area of life. They also talk about where Brian’s journey has taken him and what he’s building now, including his podcast Growth Snacks , where he dives deep with gurus, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders on business, growth, and personal evolution. If you’ve ever wondered: Why you repeat the same patterns How self-sabotage actually shows up in real life What true vulnerability really requires Or what it looks…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Brian

Guest: Layla

Topics covered

  • self-development
  • self-sabotage
  • vulnerability
  • personal growth
  • leadership

Keywords

  • self-sabotage
  • personal growth
  • vulnerability
  • leadership
  • inner excavation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Growth Snacks, Atlas

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