# Episode 172: Excuses Are Expensive

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Podcast: [Chicas & Chisme Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicas-chisme-podcast-6700239)
Published: 2026-05-27T05:45:10+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2020

## Resource

On this episode, the Chicas get real about the excuses we make and the hidden ways they hold us back from growth, healing, relationships, and reaching our goals. From procrastination to fear and self-doubt, we talk about why excuses feel comfortable and how to start breaking the cycle one step at a time.

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