In this episode, I’m breaking down what growth actually feels like — not the highlight reel version, but the real, uncomfortable, messy middle we all have to move through. I call it the river of misery — the space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming.

I walk you through the four phases of growth:

1. Awareness & Fear – that moment you realize you want more and it scares the hell out of you.

2. Test, Learn & Create – where you start trying things, failing, learning, and doing it again.

3. Discover & Play – when you start trusting yourself and experimenting more freely.

4. Understanding & Becoming – when your new identity starts to feel real.

This episode is your reminder that discomfort doesn’t mean you’re off track — it means you’re evolving. BOOK A SALES CALL FOR 1:1 COACHING HERE: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation-call?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacCUHT_JY55E5a2e-1tbKE7A7Bn_TXtmzPfDh6EZKBPc_MU5zSwpD-GmXS0mw_aem_5LeBLwZfegF56cNg-t-JOQ&month=2025-10

Takeaways:

• Growth is messy and uncomfortable — and that’s the point.

• Awareness often brings fear, but it’s the start of transformation.

• The “river of misery” is where real change happens.

• Discomfort = progress.

• Self-awareness is your best tool in the hard parts.

• Learn to respond to your inner critic, not obey it.

• Self-trust is built in the middle, not at the finish line.

• The goal isn’t to skip discomfort, it’s to move through it.

• Growth feels like chaos before it feels like clarity.

• You’re not lost — you’re becoming.

In this episode of Show Up Real, I’m talking about how to pick the kind of goal that actually grows you — not just your business. We’re walking through what it means to really challenge yourself this quarter, how to choose an audacious goal that stretches you, and how to face the parts of yourself that keep you playing small.

I’ll share how to identify the growth or skill your next level requires, what role your ego plays in holding you back, and how to commit to doing the work even when it’s inconvenient. This episode is about self-awareness, accountability, and being the kind of person who does what they said they would do — even when it’s hard. Join us by subscribing & following me on IG @catdelcarmen For 1:1 Coaching Details, click here: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation-call?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadbJyaFaWY68-Fqr5QyqIYAvtMRNHCKuwg7ZZRbVMdhTULXs1k2AZWu8EQoOw_aem_K5bz95LAGiM9RyndIhuwLQ&month=2025-10

On today's episode Cat is sharing details about her commitment to lock in and the commitment she is challenging her clients to inside of Show Up Real. Cat breaks down why this commitment is personal, stories of how much can happen in such a short period of time, and she breaks down the questions to ask yourself to lock into one big scary goal and the mindset shifts needed to commit. Join us by subscribing & following me on IG @catdelcarmen For 1:1 Coaching Details, click here: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation-call?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadbJyaFaWY68-Fqr5QyqIYAvtMRNHCKuwg7ZZRbVMdhTULXs1k2AZWu8EQoOw_aem_K5bz95LAGiM9RyndIhuwLQ&month=2025-10