Breaking the Chains: How Childhood Patterns are Running Your Life (and How to Take Your Power Back)

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Let’s be real, babe. Life doesn’t come with a manual, but if it did, there’s a good chance someone else wrote it for you.

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From the time you were toddling around in diapers, you were picking up on rules, roles, and rhythms that weren’t always yours. Fast forward to adulthood, and you’re probably wondering why, despite all the self-help books and bubble baths, something still feels… off. Well, here’s the tea: the patterns you learned as a child are driving your decisions, your reactions, and your biggest “WTF” moments. And until you see them for what they are, those patterns are basically your invisible puppet masters.

But honey, we’re about to cut those strings.

I’m Jess, and this is Powered by Jess—your backstage pass to unlocking the chains of your past and stepping into the role of your own damn life.

No more playing small. No more living someone else’s dream. I’m here to help you break free from the childhood patterns that have been shaping your life, so you can finally take the reins and glow the hell up.

The Patterns That Follow You Like a Bad Ex

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Picture this:

You’re crushing it at work, things are on fire, and yet you still feel like you’re waiting for someone to call you out—like you don’t really belong at the table. Or maybe, you keep attracting the same toxic relationships (ugh, been there).

Sound familiar? Here’s the plot twist you didn’t see coming: these sabotaging moments are not random. They’re deep-rooted patterns you’ve been carrying around since childhood, like a handbag you didn’t even realize you were holding. And just like a bad ex who won’t stop texting, they keep showing up until you deal with them.

That’s where I come in. What if I told you that those insecurities, doubts, and habits were learned? That you weren’t born feeling like you had to prove yourself, stay quiet, or please everyone around you? Sis, that’s conditioning talking. The good news? Once you spot it, you can drop it. And when you do? Oh honey, the power shift is real. You start showing up in ways that make jaws drop.

Running from Your Problems? Blame Your Childhood

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Here’s a little secret:

Whether you’re running away from relationships, quitting jobs like it’s an Olympic sport, or avoiding tough conversations, it’s not just a “bad habit.” It’s a childhood pattern. When you were little, maybe it was safer to run than face the chaos. Maybe staying quiet kept the peace in a household that was anything but peaceful. That was your brain learning to survive—and it worked… back then.

But girl, let me tell you, running as an adult just keeps you stuck. Whether it’s running from opportunities, running toward approval, or running from your own worth—this marathon has got to end. We’re about to get off that treadmill of self-sabotage, and I’ll show you how. It’s time to stop running, face those patterns, and rewrite your story. You’re not just breaking free—you’re about to level up.

Unlocking the Next Level: From Patterns to Power Moves

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Here’s the million-dollar question:

What would your life look like if you actually took control? If you stopped playing out someone else’s script and started writing your own? Spoiler alert: It looks like you living at full volume, no apologies, no settling.

Once you identify your childhood patterns—the ones that have kept you playing small, doubting yourself, or running on empty—you can break them, babe. And that’s when the magic happens. Because mastering these patterns doesn’t just make you self-aware—it gives you the power to make decisions that align with who you really are, not who the world expects you to be.

Imagine this:

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Waking up every day feeling like the CEO of your own life. Making bold moves, walking into rooms like you own them, and knowing exactly what you want (and deserve).

That’s what happens when you master the patterns that once held you back.

And I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Assignment Time, Babe:

You’ve read the tea. Now it’s time to spill it on your own life. I want you to grab a journal and write down three major patterns you see popping up on repeat—whether it’s in your relationships, your career, or just how you handle stress. Get real with yourself. Where did those come from? And how are they still pulling the strings today?

Next, follow me @poweredbyjess on Instagram, where I’ll be dropping all the juicy tips to help you break those chains and glow up like the queen you were born to be.

Your life, your rules, your glow-up—let’s make it happen!