026 Comfort Is Quietly Killing Your Career (3 Steps to Pivot)

026 Comfort Is Quietly Killing Your Career (3 Steps to Pivot)

If you’ve ever felt like you might be capable of more… but something is holding you back, this conversation is for you. In this episode we’re talking about something a lot of people don’t want to admit: Sometimes we hide behind humility when the truth is… we’re afraid to go after bigger opportunities. After getting a question about applying for higher-level social work roles, I started reflecting on something deeper — the fear that comes with leaving your comfort zone. This episode explores career seasons, fear of leveling up, and the quiet ways we keep ourselves small.

Perfectionism isn’t helping you...it’s keeping you stuck in burnout culture

Perfectionism once felt like my safety blanket — until I realized it was quietly disconnecting me from my body, my intuition, and my humanity. In this episode, I unpack how perfectionism isn’t actually about high standards — it’s about fear, survival, and a deeply colonized belief system that teaches us mistakes are dangerous and approval lives outside of us. We talk about: 00:00 – You don’t have to be perfect to start 01:45 – When perfectionism felt like safety 03:00 – Perfectionism vs procrastination 03:55 – “Perfectionism removes our humanness” 05:10 – Why polished = disconnected 06:45 – Listening to your body vs overriding it 07:05 – Perfectionism as a colonized survival trait 08:30 – External validation, credentials, and approval 09:45 – Impostor syndrome and who systems are built for 10:55 – Shame as motivation 11:45 – Choosing visibility over perfection 13:00 – Relearning self-trust and intuition 14:00 – Letting go of perfection for good This is an invitation to show up messy, visible, and human 😌even when it feels uncomfortable. ❀ 𝑺𝑶𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳𝑺 Instagram: https://bit.ly/2F3vQVh [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRjZzhMNXBoRE9OclVfY0t5VzVUTndNSzY5Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsdkVZOUN2T2lFb2dXZHJzRWVsWTdLSWZDUVdOMWE1eEFJVDZXWGtmMkQwWlJOaG5yMGFvSXlyR2pyck0tbFBLT1ktMTlZSnhXdTdDM0FELTltYmxZYkpIR0V5SnlKLVVReFlyNm5KYjlPOGg3T0J5RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2F3vQVh&v=Xgyisla2DXY] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGjPIQBXXZ4BTpFDGH6ZhA/ ☞ collaboration enquiries: lauren.e.gutierrez@gmail.com.·:*¨ 𝑭𝑨𝑸 ¨*:·. ✧ name: Lauren✧ location: Texas ✧ credentials: LCSW-Ssub count: 34,562 (2/26)THANKYOU SM WOW ♡

025 No More Romanticizing, A Real Work, Health & Career Growth RESET in My 40s

his wasn’t supposed to be a work vlog… but here we are. In today’s video, I’m sharing a real-life “come to work with me” as I step into a new six-figure social work role, talk honestly about career growth in your 40s, manifestation, and what it looks like to live as if the life you want is already yours.We talk about: Starting a new job in your 40s (and the mindset shift it requires) plus Working in military mental health as a civilian social worker &Manifestation, visibility, and learning to be seenThis episode is imperfect, chatty, a little vulnerable — and very real. If you’re navigating career changes, body changes, or that quiet pull to finally step into the next version of yourself… you’re not alone.

0024 Burnout, Career Change, and the Lesson I Had to Learn Twice …listen to this if you’re questioning your next move

2025 was a tough year for me. Between career transitions, workplace challenges, and personal growth, I hit some hard lows—but I learned some life-changing lessons along the way. In this episode, I share my journey through doubt, persistence, therapy, and finally realizing my worth.If you’ve ever felt stuck, out of place, or unsure of your path, this episode is for you. Let’s reflect together, process the gray areas, and step into the next level of growth. 💛 Key moments: * My disappearing act on social media and why it happened * The therapy session that changed everything * How to tell the difference between a learning curve and a misalignment Subscribe for more honest reflections and lessons from my social work and life experiences.______________________________________________________❀ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialworkscrapbook]☞ collaboration enquiries: lauren.e.gutierrez@gmail.com.·:*¨ 𝑭𝑨𝑸 ¨*:·. ✧ name: Lauren✧ location: Texas ✧ credentials: LCSW-Ssub count: 34,515 (02/2026) on youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGjPIQBXXZ4BTpFDGH6ZhA/]THANKYOU SM WOW ♡___________________________#CareerPivot#CareerChange#BurnoutRecovery#SocialWork#LCSW#WomenInTransition#CareerReflection#TherapyWorks#PersonalGrowth#LifeLessons#TrustYourself#PodcastEpisode#HealingJourney#ProfessionalWomen

The Social Work Numbers Game (and How to Win It!)

Social work notes can feel endless—whether you’re in school social work, clinical practice, or private settings. But what if your notes were more than paperwork? In this video, I’ll show you how to reframe documentation as a tool for advocacy, growth, and even job security.I’ll share how numbers tell your story, how to make them work for you (not against you), and why your internship documentation is more transferable than you think. Whether you’re a new social work intern or a seasoned LCSW, this perspective shift will help you build confidence and clarity in your practice.What you’ll learn in this video:Why documentation is your secret advocacy toolHow to use your notes to show your impactTips for easing documentation stressHow school-based experience translates into clinical roles🔗 Grab my documentation tracker here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Case-Load-Tracker-school-social-workers-counselor-google-sheets-4749133🔔 Subscribe for more tools, real talk, and support for your social work journey!______________________________________________________❀ 𝑺𝑶𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳𝑺 Instagram: https://bit.ly/2F3vQVh Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-work-scrapbook/id1786359210Shop | https://www.amazon.com/shop/socialworkscrapbook?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfsocialworkscrapbook_2WPW0GN9CE9XRFBDVZCQWebsite | https://socialworkscrapbook.wordpress.com/☞ collaboration enquiries: lauren.e.gutierrez@gmail.com.·:*¨ 𝑭𝑨𝑸 ¨*:·. ✧ name: Lauren✧ location: Texas ✧ credentials: LCSW-S