From Barriers to Breakthroughs
Hosted by Rebecca Mountain, a high performance coach and two-time international best-selling author, this podcast helps you find and remove what's been standing in your way. Rebecca brings more than two decades of experience guiding thousands of people to lasting transformation in their lives, businesses, and relationships. Each episode brings real stories, powerful insights, and practical tools that move you from stuck to unstoppable.
Episodes
The Power of AND: Living A Life Without Compromise | S2025
What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of time, talent, or opportunity, but the belief that you have to choose?I sat down with Rebecca Powers to talk about what she calls the Power of And. It all started with a surprising confrontation at work over a side project creating yoga-inspired t-shirts. What looked like a small moment became a life-changing lesson. Rebecca realized she didn't hav
The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One | S2024
Ever feel like you're crushing it on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside? I know that feeling well, and so does my guest, Rebecca Lazzelle.Rebecca Lazzelle shares her journey from Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and senior corporate leader to energy healing practitioner, author, and retreat host. What started as a search for relief from chronic pain became a much deeper exploration of
What Real Leadership Looks Like Behind the Title | S2023
What happens when your entire life gets packed into a duffel bag and sent across an ocean at 17 years old? In this conversation, I sit down with Billy Ekofo, Vice President of Global Growth and Member Success at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, to explore a story that starts with political upheaval in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and unfolds into a powerful lesson about human co
How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up | S2022
There’s a moment most people hit when life keeps punching and nothing seems to be working anymore. You’ve been grinding for months, maybe years, and suddenly your brain starts whispering, “Maybe I’m the problem.” I wanted to talk about that moment because I see too many talented people quit right before things start turning around again. The market shifts. Relationships get hard. Business slows do
The Stories We Tell Ourselves | S2021
We all have stories we tell ourselves that sound harmless on the surface. “I work better under pressure.” “I’ll start Monday.” “This is just who I am.” But those stories quietly become prisons. In this solo episode, I pull apart the blind spots and self-sabotaging patterns that keep high performers stuck, stressed, and spinning their wheels. I share why smart, capable people are often the hardest
The Reason You’re Still Stuck (And Why You Can’t See It) | S2020
There’s a ceiling most high performers never see… and I’ll tell you right now, it’s not about skill, strategy, or motivation. It’s about the stories you’re telling yourself that feel so true you don’t even question them. I’ve lived this. I’ve held onto things, justified them, and watched them quietly shape my results without realizing it. The uncomfortable truth is that the smarter you are, the be
Productive Procrastination: Why Staying Busy Is Keeping You Stuck | S2019
You’re not behind. You’re just really good at staying busy.I see this all the time with high performers. Your calendar is full. Your inbox is clean. You’re checking boxes all day long. And yet… nothing meaningful is actually moving forward. That’s productive procrastination. It looks like progress on the surface, but underneath, it’s avoidance. Your brain is trying to keep you safe from risk, judg
AI Is Not The Problem - It's The Multiplier | S2018
AI is everywhere right now. Some people fear it. Others think it will solve everything. The truth sits somewhere in the middle.After a short conversation that blew my mind, I started thinking about how AI actually works in the real world. What I realized is simple. AI is a multiplier. It doesn’t magically fix your problems. It simply amplifies whatever you bring to it.If you are already moving for
You're Successful… So Why Do You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind? | S2017
High performers rarely fall off a cliff. We slow down. And that slow down can feel like the start of a quiet decline.I’ve been there more than once. You’re working just as hard, maybe harder. But something feels off. The growth that once felt like a rocket launch now feels flat. You start looking behind you. You compare yourself to your younger self, your competitors, the loud voices online, even
The Subtle Art of Not Giving Up | S2016
Have you ever noticed you didn’t explode out of your life… you just slowly turned the volume down?That’s what giving up really looks like. It’s not dramatic. It’s subtle. It’s quiet quitting on yourself.In this episode, I break down why we stop trying even when we still want more. I share how distraction, fear of rejection, delayed gratification, and shaky self-belief chip away at our ambition. I
How to Break the 3 am Anxiety Cycle | S2015
I know the 3am club well. That half-awake, heart-racing place where your brain convinces you everything is about to fall apart. I lived there for years, paying dues I never agreed to pay, letting fear and self-defeating thoughts run the show. What finally changed wasn’t more information or more willpower. It was learning how to build a door and leave.In this episode, I break down what’s actually h
The Hidden Role of Emotion in Sales and Leadership | S2014
Most people think decisions are made by logic. They’re wrong. I see this every day when smart, capable people stall, hesitate, or quietly back away from a clear yes. Knowledge matters, but it rarely closes the gap. Emotion does.In this episode, I break down how real decisions are made and why persuasion isn’t about pushing harder or proving you’re smarter. It’s about understanding what someone is
How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality | S2013
Most of us don’t realize how much our thoughts are already deciding the life we’re living. Not someday. Not in theory. Right now. In this episode, I dig into why your brain keeps finding proof for whatever story you’re telling yourself and how that story shapes your work, your relationships, and your sense of self. This isn’t about pretending everything is fine or slapping positivity on hard momen
The Fixer Mindset: Why We Look Outside Instead of Within | S2012
Why do we keep trying to fix the same problems and still feel stuck? That question drives my conversation with Ronn James, and it shows up everywhere, from sales and leadership to everyday life.We talk about the fixer mindset and how quickly we reach for tactics, scripts, or advice when something feels uncomfortable. What looks like a surface issue, like avoiding calls or feeling inconsistent, is
The Power of Impossible | S2011
What would happen if you set a goal so big it scares you a little—and gave yourself a deadline that feels completely unreasonable? In this conversation, I share why “impossible goals” are often the clearest path to clarity, momentum, and results. I talk through the moments that shaped me—leaving a cult, surviving a car crash, and rebuilding my life—and how they taught me to trust myself enough to
The Invisible Cliff of Success | S2010
Success scares smart people. Not because we can’t handle growth, but because our emotions whisper worst-case stories that keep us stuck on a tiny two-inch ledge we’re convinced is a cliff. I unpack how procrastination, perfectionism, and “control freak” habits are just labels masking fear—of outcomes, of judgment, of losing control—and why more checklists won’t fix an emotional problem.I walk you
Why Short-Term Sprints Work Better Than Long Term Goals | S2009
Want a simple way to hit big goals without burning out? I walk you through the sprint system I use to turn vague intentions into clear weekly actions you can actually finish. I start at the finish line, map a one-page work-back plan, and swap decisions for instructions so focus isn’t something you hunt for every day.We set a sprint length that fits real life, build tiny wins that compound, and des
High Performing Neurodivergents: The Power of ADHD at Work & Home | S2008
How to ask for what you need at work without disclosing ADHD, harness hyperfocus without burning out, and design a career that actually fits your brain. I invited ADHD career coach Elle O’Flaherty because she understands high performers who don’t thrive in neurotypical systems. I share my own late diagnosis and years of masking, then we get practical about building a life and career that match how
Stop the $20 Leaks: A Practical System to Keep More Money with Jennifer Hume | S2E007
How do you actually pay yourself first when every bill feels urgent? That’s the question we dig into with Profit First pro and business finance coach Jennifer Hume.Join us as we get real about why even smart entrepreneurs get stuck in debt, tax stress, and thin margins—and how a simple, bank-account system can flip that story. You’ll hear how splitting income on purpose, checking your operating-ex
How to be a Healthy People-Pleaser | S2E006
People-pleasing often gets labeled as a flaw, but it can also be a strength when you do it the right way. Join me as I unpack why so many of us fall into unhealthy patterns, how it ties back to self-worth, and what it really takes to flip the script. You’ll learn how to set boundaries in six key areas of your life; work, schedule, environment, people, things, and adventures, so you can show up for
The Chip on My Shoulder That Became My Superpower with Steve Mellor | S2E005
Steve Mellor’s story hits a nerve so many high performers share. He was building a career in the U.S. as an elite swim coach when a visa breakdown sent him back to England overnight. He spiraled, shut people out, and then heard a small inner voice ask better questions. That moment became his pivot from blaming circumstances to building self-ownership. In this conversation, we unpack his “chip on t
Beat Self-Sabotage: Quiet the Mean Girl and Toxic Bro in Your Head | S2E004
I used to stall right at the edge of big goals. I’d get close, then a nasty voice in my head would talk me out of the next step. If you’ve ever pulled back from a call, a launch, or a brave move because of fear, this one’s for you. I break down how your thoughts and feelings drive action, why big dreams trigger self‑sabotage, and how to stop letting that inner Mean Girl or Toxic Bro run the show.Y
How to Stop Avoiding the Work You Know You Should Be Doing | S2E003
We’ve all been there. You know exactly what you should be doing, yet you avoid it like the plague. It’s not about laziness, it’s about what’s running the show: your emotions. Join me as I dig into the real reason so many of us stay stuck in the “knowing” zone and never cross the bridge into “doing.” You’ll learn how your emotional brain hijacks your logic, how to name and work with your feeli
From Stuck to Soaring: The Mountain Method Explained | S2E002
Most people do not fail because they cannot succeed. They fail because they stop before reaching the summit. The Mountain Method is my 12-step framework that helps you replace excuses with action, sharpen your focus, and reach your goal.You will learn the three stages of the process. First, how to build a rock-solid mindset that can handle any challenge. Second, how to take action that moves you f
From Cult to CEO: Breaking Free and Rebuilding on My Terms | S2E001
I went from growing up in a fear-driven cult to surviving a near-fatal car crash that became my wake-up call to rebuild my life. I lost my marriage, job, and community and later created a million-dollar business that I chose to walk away from when I saw it was built on the same self-made barriers that had trapped me for decades. In this episode, I share how I dismantled those barriers, turned my i
From Barriers to Breakthroughs Returns: Facing Fear and Finding Freedom
After taking time away, I’m excited to bring this podcast back. From Barriers to Breakthroughs is where we talk about the struggles that keep us stuck and the shifts that help us move forward. I created this space to share honest stories, both mine and others’, about facing fear, breaking patterns, and building a life that feels truly yours.This podcast is not about pretending everything is perfec
Episode 150: How to Reach Your Greatest Life: Uncover Your GOAT Path
Are you looking for ways to reach your greatest life? Do you want to find out what your GOAT Path is? If so, then this podcast is for you!Today, we're going to explore the concept of the GOAT Path and how to find out what it is. We'll also discuss the different components that make up the GOAT Path and how to reach your greatest life.If you're interested in finding out what your greatest life coul
Episode 149: You're Doing "Productivity" Wrong
You may be attempting to be productive...but doing it all wrong. Anyone can be busy. It takes some training, practice and strategy to be really productive. It's been a theme in some of my coaching calls lately so I figured I'd share some ideas here on how to fix your "busy" or "I just can't get to the important stuff" problem. It's easy to get dragged into other peoples' emergencies. They can seem
Episode 148: Complain vs. Contain: Stay out of the negative zone!
Life happens and it's not always pretty. On a day when nothing seems to work, and you find yourself laying on the floor outside your office staring into space wondering how you can turn things around...you have a choice. You can choose to complain about your situation, or contain it - and not let it steal your joy and your productivity!
Episode 147: The Power of the F*ck it Bucket
Taking your self-limiting thoughts and beliefs, and burning them to ashes is insanely satisfying - and psychologically freeing. Remove the burden and blindness of your self-sabotaging thoughts with your own F*ck It Bucket!
Episode 146: Stop Being NICE!
Being "nice" isn't actually getting you anywhere. Being KIND, however, offers clarity - and you get WAY better results. Here's how to know if you're being nice (and getting nowhere) or kind.
Episode 145: Social Media is Stealing Your Focus
There is a constant war for our attention. Billboards, ads, social media feeds and more. I have come to realize that the social networks in particular are insidious and downright dangerous for us, because they are literally designed to make us enraged (not engaged), they prey on our weaknesses and insecurities, making us feel like we are alone in our problems. Worse, they try to convince us that s
Episode 144: Lions, Tigers and Bears - Oh My!
You can tell yourself that the world is out to get you, and that you're not equipped to handle things..Or you can be like Dorothy, the Tin Man and the Lion and "Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh my!" your way through the day, using phrases that build confidence, not tear it down.Have a listen as I explain what I mean, so you can start using better words to tell your brain what to see, and how to respond
Episode 143: Do THIS to de-stress business planning
Business planning can create massive anxiety: how will you achieve that income goal next year? It's so BIG! How will you grow your business? What if the economy tanks even more? What if interest rates skyrocket out of control? What if...what if...what if...? There's a much less stressful way to plan - and it involves focusing on ONE THING and one thing only: you
Episode 142: Why We Blame...and How To Stop It
When things get tough, or when something goes wrong, we instinctively want to lay blame anywhere but on ourselves. But that’s not helpful and the absolute opposite of accountability. Here’s how to stop the impulse and make peace with what you cannot control.
Episode 141: How to Make Time Management Work For You
Most people do time management all wrong. There’s no ONE way to do it- there’s just YOUR way to do it. In this episode, I tell you how to figure that out.
Episode 140: Are You Stopping Yourself?
I wrote most of my book in 3 days because I REALLY wanted it published before Christmas. How badly do you want things to turn out for you? If you don't care enough, your brain won't trigger to put in the effort. Watch and see if there's a way for you to get everything you want, by giving your brain the right instructions!
Episode 139: Let Go Of Your Expectations
I had to let go of my expectations for my son on how he'd finish school. Then I turned the practice on myself and the results were amazing. Here's how and why you should relinquish your own expectations...and find peace.
Episode 138: Are You "Homeless?"
Where are you building your home? In others? In the future, or the past? In your job or career? We can build our homes everywhere, but if those things leave...we're homeless.In today's episode, I explain the power of building your home within - and nowhere else.
Episode 137: Stop Setting Goals Like Everyone Else (3 Ways To Do It Differently)
Goal-setting can be downright dangerous...and demotivating. Kind of the opposite of what they're intended for, right? I've got 3 new ways you can set goals for yourself, using YOUR unique motivators, not everyone else's. Stop living someone else's life, and building someone else's business. Do it on your terms and start with setting goals YOUR way!
Episode 136: Remove "Emotional" Brain Fog
If you can't name your emotions, or define how you feel (good, bad or ugly) you're doomed to stay in a state of "emotional" brain fog. You can't think straight, make good decisions, and you'll find yourself shooting off your mouth more than you wanted. To get to a point of clarity, high performance, happiness, income growth and fulfillment, the better you
Episode 135: Be The Star of Your Own Show
I did a keynote recently where I explained how each of us can be our own "greatest of all time."Now I want to introduce the idea that you can be the star of your own show: The (your name here) Do Sh*t Show!Waiting to "feel" ready, confident, and set to take on the world (or that tiny task you keep putting off)? NO GO!The feelings you want - and the support, ideas, creativity and open doors - only
Episode 134: It's Not Selfish to Self-Care
The root of all success, happiness and more - is in "self-(something)"....Self-awarenessSelf-managementSelf-controlSelf-loveSelf-validationSelf-adorationThe only "self" word that has NOTHING to do with growth, power and happiness is "selfish", which ironically is what you often get accused of being when you start taking care of yourself.People sometimes want you to take care of them and only them.
Episode 133: How to Deal with Uncertainty
Uncertainty can absolutely paralyze us, but it doesn't have to. Find ways to test your "intolerance to uncertainty" levels and continue to learn and grow, not get stuck in your comfort zone!
Episode 132: The REAL Reason You Procrastinate
Today, I explain how procrastination and other avoidance behaviours are actually rooted in EMOTION - not any productivity strategy, coaching technique or morning routine. You can fix it...but you have to let your "sleeping dragon" lie.
Episode 131: A Slap at the Oscars
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Social media went nuts - but little of it does any good. All that negativity and mud-throwing just brings us ALL down. But you CAN have an opinion...it's just what you do WITH that opinion that counts. Listen to find out the best way to take whatever your opinion is about anything, and turn it into something GOOD.
Episode 130: You Have a Dark Side
You have a dark side, and if you use it well, it will make your strengths stronger, and your light brighter.Most people don't want to admit they have one.When I did, my whole world changed. Here's my story.
Episode 129: You Will Never Be "Ready"
You will never be ready. Let that sink in.Instead, you have two options:1) Do shit2) Do nothingReadiness comes only once you start DOING something. Have a listen to find out more - and get moving!
Episode 128: Are You Giving Away the Keys To Your Happiness?
If you’ve ever said something like, “I’ll be happy when…” then you’re handing away the keys to your happiness and success. Here’s why you do it, and how to stop it – and you’ll find that, when you take full control of everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) in your life, what you want amazingly comes to you. It’s not magic. It’s science. And it’s awesome.
Episode 127: Why You Procrastinate (And How To Stop It For Good)
Why do you procrastinate? Find out why and how you can stop it for good!
Episode 126: How To Be Consistent At ANYTHING!
The BIGGEST problem my clients have is being consistent - at generating income, clients, building a pipeline, marketing, exercise - you name it! So, I've got the 5 Secrets of Consistency and Self-Commitment to help you out!
Episode 125: Is "Killing It" Killing You?
The hustle and grind can burn us out. What if there was a different way?If you're doing great, but ready to fall over, here are a few ways to get more time, while still growing your business, or moving your career along.(pardon the outside noise...my window is open and I back onto a busy road...but it's too beautiful a day to close it!).
Episode 124: The Best Questions to Start and End Your Day
There are two times in your day in which your brain is MOST receptive to new ideas. This episode shares when those times are, and how to use them to your greatest advantage.
Episode 123: 100% of Happy People are Successful (Prove me wrong)
Every happy person is successful (however they define it). But only a fraction of “successful” people (as the world defines it) are happy. Stop chasing your dreams. Invite happiness for dinner and they’ll come, too.
Episode 122: Go From "Have To" to "Get To"
My arms are tired. I started back at a strength gym, and now my muscles are jumpy and weak AF. I could say "I have to" go to the gym, but that doesn't make me feel all motivated and sunny inside. Instead, I say "I get to"...do so many things because I go to the gym. And that's a life-altering switch...listen in on why!
Episode 121: No One Wins the "Shame/Blame Game"
Ever feel bad about something, insecure, etc. - and then lash out at someone else because SURELY it was THEIR FAULT? Welcome to the "Shame/Blame Game." And here's how to STOP playing it. Because no one ever wins.
Episode 120: How to Stop Avoiding the Work You SHOULD Be Doing
Be honest: there's probably something you SHOULD be doing (making calls, sending emails, checking up on clients, building a system) - but you're avoiding it.Why?There's usually a very clear reason, so I thought I'd help y'all out.Fix this for good with my newest coaching program for only $99 - Success Squared. Join here: www.rebeccascourses.com/success-squared
Episode 119: You Don't Need BIG Steps to Make Progress
January is done. But bad habits are creeping back in (or never left).Instead of beating yourself up, pick a teeny, tiny thing you think you can improve and JUST focus on that.Little improvements = BIG gains.
Episode 118: Steal My Webinar Strategy!
I’m sharing the exact steps I use to get new clients and build authority using workshops.Please steal this and grow your business!
Episode 117: You Fall to the Level of Your Systems...So Here's How to Create One That Works!
Do you have a system for everything? www.rebeccascourses.com/success-squared to the rescue!If you don’t have systems that guide your biz and your time, you could be missing out on key opportunities...and stressing out way more than you need to!
Episode 116: Why I Don't Like Clubhouse (change my mind...)
I have an issue with Clubhouse (the latest social network to ravage our world).Distractions are more likely to stop you from achieving your 2021 goals than anything else.Which is why when I hear about new networks like Clubhouse, it concerns me. A LOT.Here's a quick synopsis of what I know so far, which admittedly is not much, but it's enough for me to form an opinion. Would love to hear yours!
Episode 115: What's Your "Mini Manifesto" for 2021?
A mini manifesto defines who you are, and why people should follow you, believe in you, buy from you, etc.I'll be doing training next week on this, so join my mailing list so you get access (it's ONLY for my list). Go to www.rebeccamountain.ca to join!
Episode 114: Morning Routines Won't Make You Successful
Morning routines: They can help, but they won't be the reason you succeed or fail. In my new program, Success Squared, you can discover YOUR secret to success. Sign up here www.rebeccascourses.com/success-squaredI know super successful people that have them...and super successful people that DO NOT.But they have ONE THING in common: They're clear about what they DO need to be successful.
Episode 113: What it's Like to Leave a Cult
Today, for the first time ever, I spoke with someone who had also left a cult and was trying to rebuild his life.Quick update if you don't know:I grew up in a fundamentalist household, cut off from what "normal" people got to experience - no TV, movies, makeup, jewelry, parties, dances, and later no alcohol and discouraged from having friends outside The Truth (as it is cal
Episode 112: Why Vision Boards (alone) Don't Work
It's not enough to just visualize what you want..it also matters how you THINK about those goals. Here's some simple tips on how to actually ensure your visions become your reality.
Episode 111: You are your own energy powerhouse with Brian Gault
Ever get that mid-day drag? Want to erase it FOREVER? Well Brian is here to share key strategies on keeping your energy up all day long.
Episode 110: Dress For Success (and more) with Trisha!
What if you could be more successful JUST by changing the way you physically show up in the world? I've helped my clients buy $15M businesses, and more...just by showing more confidence in their appearance. NOW Trisha will tell you even MORE about how you can get more confidence and success this way.
Episode 109: Travel = Happiness...and what to do when you CAN'T travel!
It is said that traveling generates happiness. But what do you do when you can't travel? Does our happiness shrivel up and go away? Jola here will share how to stay happy even if you can't travel right now!
Episode 108: Dr. Mark & Becky: Happiness Breakthroughs
Want to solve your relationship problems for $3 (and other awesome advice)? Listen in to Dr. Mark and the beautiful Becky as they discuss how to find happiness and great relationships in a chaotic world.
Episode 107: James Kawski - Never go down in a storm
Life can sometimes get us down - you may have experienced difficulties over the past few months. Well, James is here to share how to NEVER let the bad things in life take you down - and always recover stronger, better and happier.
Episode 106: Live a life of purpose, passion & prosperity - with Dr. Jea
Want to live a life of purpose, passion and prosperity? Dr. Jea Arzerbeger is one of the 12 coaches presenting at the upcoming Take Charge Challenge and she is here today to share with us how to live the life you want - with a depth of meaning you've never dreamed of.
Episode 105: Carol Hunter: Money Mender!
Meet The Money Mender! Carol Hunter is going to be sharing invaluable information about how to manage our money in uncertain times (or ANY time).Join myself and Carol at the Take Charge Challenge happening next week!
Episode 104: Take Charge Challenge - CONFIDENCE!
Confidence has a lot to do with getting what we want - relationships, money, experience, and more. Join me with Shawn Buttner, one of the 12 coaches participating in the upcoming Take Charge Challenge!
Episode 103: How to Pick the RIGHT Lead Generation Strategy
Sure, there are lots of ways you CAN get new leads into your business....but there are only few that you SHOULD use.This Lead Assessment Tool is one I use and get all my clients to use to determine the best way for them to generate new business.Further in this video I explain why we hesitate to do some work, knowing we SHOULD be doing it...but we don't. There's a reason, and a way to break that ba
Episode 102: The Self-Judgment Paradox
We get all freaked out about something, which stops us from doing something about it, which freaks us out more...I say let's end that cycle!
Episode 101: How to Avoid Feeling Like a Failure
Stop setting yourself up for self-sabotage and avoid feeling like a failure.
Episode 100: The Leap Conundrum
Most people stand on a ledge, waiting to jump (i.e. start something, scale something, improve something, outsource something, etc.) – but they never pull the trigger, they never jump. Why?
Episode 99: How Big is Your "But"?
How big is your “but”? No, I’m not talking about a body part. What I want to talk about is the “but” we use as an excuse to not do something.
Episode 98: You Are a Generator
Wanted to share this one killer thought today: you can GENERATE all the happiness, love, success, and energy you want. We don't chase it, or "find" it - we're like little power plants and it's up to us to feed it the fuel that will make it pop out the life we want. Here's how. I provide coaching for this stuff, so PM me if you want to chat.
Episode 97: Your Emotional Relationship with Words
Your emotional relationship with words could be why you’re not achieving your best.
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