The Liz Show: Executive Psychology & Performance Under Pressure
Welcome to The Liz Show: Executive Psychology & Performance Under Pressure.
Hosted by Elizabeth Louis, an executive psychology advisor specializing in identity architecture, thinking traps, and performance under pressure, this podcast explores how high-performing individuals think, decide, and operate when the stakes are real.
Episodes break down the psychological patterns that shape decision-making, confidence, composure, and leadership capacity. Topics range from cognitive distortions and identity structure to behavioral economics, high-performance psychology, and the internal constraints that limit expansion.
Elizabeth also integrates biblical wisdom throughout many conversations, reflecting her own Christian worldview and the role faith can play in shaping identity, responsibility, and resilience.
Some episodes focus deeply on psychological frameworks and performance science, while others explore the intersection of psychology, faith, and personal responsibility.
If you're interested in understanding how internal architecture affects performance in business, leadership, and life, The Liz Show examines the patterns underneath how people think, act, and grow under pressure.
Episodes
119 episodes
Your Perfectionism Is Holding You Back | Here's Why
Many high performers mistake perfectionism for discipline or high standards, but it often implicitly harms execution, relationships, and peak performance. They frame perfectionism as a protective coping mechanism formed in childhoo...
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Why Winning Still Feels Empty for High Performers - Why Nothing Ever Feels Enough
It's never enough for you? Have you heard that before!In this episode, Liz explains why many high performers feel disappointed or quickly move on after achieving goals, minimizing, dismissing, or moving the goalposts so wins never psych...
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The Identity War Inside Every High Performer Nobody Talks About
Ever close a major deal and feel nothing — just "what's next?" That's not discipline. That's an identity war. In this video, I break down the neurological pattern running inside high-performing executives and founders that turns every win into ...
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17:33
The Pattern You Can't See Is Sabotaging You
Are you aware that not understanding your patterns could be sabotaging your success? How can knowing your blindspots provide the leverage you need for career growth? Could understanding these aspects be the key to achieving high performance in ...
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31:40
Why Capable Leaders Still Feel Like Frauds (And What To Do About It)
You're capable. You've proven it. So why do you snap at your team before a big meeting, freeze on a decision you could make in your sleep, or procrastinate on the one thing that would actually move the needle?This episode breaks down wha...
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40:17
Experts Agree On BEST Ways To Handle Passive Aggressive People
💬 Ever had someone passively say, *"Oh, I guess you have all the answers, don’t you?"* or *"Sorry for not being perfect like you."*?Passive-aggressive comments can be frustrating, but how you **respond** matters. In this video, we break...
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Breaking Free from Emotional Fusion: Understanding, Identifying, and Overcoming It Biblically (Full Tutorial)
If someone being upset with you feels like the end of the world, if you can't rest when someone you love is struggling, if their mood determines your entire day—you're not being loving. You're emotionally fused.In this episode, I brea...
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59:23
The Pattern You Can't See Is Sabotaging You
Are you aware that not understanding your patterns could be sabotaging your success? How can knowing your blindspots provide the leverage you need for career growth? Could understanding these aspects be the key to achieving high performance in ...
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31:40
Why Intimacy Fades Without Differentiation in Christian Marriage
Most Christian marriages fail not from lack of love—but from lack of this.It's not communication. It's not date nights. It's not even prayer together.It's differentiation—and Jesus modeled it perfectly.In this epis...
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17 Thinking Traps That Prove Jesus Is Your Tool, Not Your Savior
In this episode, I walk through 17 thinking traps (cognitive distortions) Christians commonly fall into without realizing it — and explain how these patterns reveal what we are functionally trusting to save us.Using He...
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36:59
Why Even Jesus Doesn't Stop the Ache (And What That Means for Your Faith)
Why does nothing feel like enough?You did everything right. You chose well. You married a good man or woman. You built community. You sought God. You healed. You showed up.And yet… something still aches.Not because y...
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Differentiation in Marriage: Why Love Without Self-Abandonment Is Biblical
Most relationship breakdowns don’t happen because of conflict — they happen because one person collapses, overfunctions, or silences themselves to keep the relationship comfortable.That is a failure of differentiation.In this epis...
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High-Performers Are Trapped in This Control Pattern (And They Don't Know It)
Do You Want Freedom — Or Control?Most people say they want freedom. What they actually want is control — over pain, over outcomes, over how close anything gets.And they've been confusing the two their entire lives.In...
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Soul Ties Destroying Your Relationships? Do This
Let's dive into the intricate process of breaking spiritual ties through deliverance prayers, also touching on the importance of strong discipleship in Jesus. The script highlights essential prayers for breaking agreements with spirits like Lev...
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13:49
Tired of Toxic Relationships? Break the Soul Tie Now
Let's explore how to break spiritually entangling and toxic soul ties with family, exes, friends, coworkers, or anyone else God is asking you to release. Learn about the nature of soul ties, why it's crucial to sever unholy connections, and how...
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9:46
5 Things Emotional Neglect Taught Me About God
In this deeply personal and insightful video, we explore the emotional and spiritual complexities of dealing with a toxic mother who has never been emotionally present. We delve into the impact of generational strongholds, the spirits behind ma...
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19:05
Discipline Doesn't Matter Without THIS
The personal development world has convinced you that success depends on optimization, self-improvement, and becoming the “best version of yourself.”But here’s the uncomfortable truth:Self-improvement can easily become self-wor...
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8:47
Why Is It So Hard To Be Yourself At Work?
5 Powerful Tools to Stay Present & Authentic at Work (Especially When You’ve Been Through Hell)Follow Along — Download the Questions & Tools: http://elizabet...
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34:32
What If the Heartbreak You’re Living Through Is Actually God Protecting You?
Last week, on the way to a massage, a random country song triggered a revelation that hit me like a ton of bricks:“Thank You, God, that every man who broke my heart… did. Because it meant I got to become his
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The Spiritual & Psychological Root Behind Passive Aggressiveness
Most people can spot passive aggressiveness in others…But very few ever stop and ask:“What if I’m the one doing it — and I don’t even see it?”In today’s episode, we’re going deep into the spiritual, psychological, and generation...
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25:19
The SECRET to Self Control That No One Tells You
Most Christians understand the importance of self control, but what about **control your mind**? It's about mastering your thoughts, too. The speaker shares why **mind control** is essential for Christians and offers practical advice for changi...
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7:40
The Hidden DANGER of Personal Development Nobody Talks About!
Personal development is everywhere, but is it really bringing you closer to God—or just fueling self-glorification? In today’s video, we’re diving deep into **how to grow for God’s glory** instead of falling into the world’s trap of self-improv...
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5 Things I Learned from Surviving a Childhood of EMOTIONAL Neglect
In this deeply personal and insightful episode, we explore the emotional and spiritual complexities of dealing with a toxic mother who has never been emotionally present. Maybe for you it's not a mom but dad, grandparent, sibling, or anot...
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19:05
Overcoming Fear of Failure: Embracing a Faith-Filled Mindset
Have you ever held back because you were afraid to fail? Maybe you’ve convinced yourself you’re not talented enough, or you’ve delayed something God asked you to do because fear whispered, “What if you mess up?” In this episode, Liz Louis disma...
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