The Fear of Change Podcast
Fear of Change Podcast: Helping you to challenge your perspective, see fear as only one option, and that finding yourself is a lot of work, but totally worth it. Join therapist Jennifer Froemel in discovering a new you that handles change a little bit better.
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The Cost of Staying the Same: What Women Realize at 45+
01/28/2026
The Cost of Staying the Same: What Women Realize at 45+
What sits at the core of women’s burnout, exhaustion, and emotional depletion? Are you stuck between the fear of changing and the fear of staying the same? What truly constitutes emotional labor - and how can women release themselves from suffering the cost? In this episode, I talk about what sits at the core of women’s burnout, exhaustion, and emotional depletion. I explore why so many women feel trapped between the fear of changing and the fear of staying the same, and what it truly costs to keep carrying everything. This is a conversation about emotional labor, why it becomes a woman’s responsibility, and what many women begin to recognize more clearly around midlife. I explain emotional labor as the invisible, unspoken work of managing the emotional climate of relationships, homes, families, and workplaces. It shows up in remembering important dates, maintaining traditions, initiating hard conversations, noticing emotional shifts, de-escalating conflict, keeping things running smoothly, and anticipating the needs of others. While anyone can carry emotional labor, the issue is that it often falls disproportionately on one person and goes unpaid, unacknowledged, and simply expected. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Letting Yourself Change: Permission Slips for Midlife Women
01/21/2026
Letting Yourself Change: Permission Slips for Midlife Women
Do you know what you want to do, but you don’t feel like you’re allowed to do it? Have you been waiting for something or someone to give you permission? Well, here it is! Take that step, and for the first time in years, choose you. In this episode, I talk about something I see again and again with midlife women: it’s not that we don’t know what we want — it’s that we don’t feel allowed to want it. We’re waiting for permission to rest, to change, to say no, or to choose ourselves. So I’m offering it to you directly: this is your permission. From a young age, many of us were taught to be agreeable, helpful, self-sacrificing, and responsible for everyone else’s comfort. Over time, that conditioning creates a belief that our needs are negotiable. Even when we’re exhausted or deeply unhappy, we wait for someone else to validate that it’s “bad enough” to stop or shift direction. Midlife often cracks that pattern wide open — and while that can feel uncomfortable, it’s also incredibly freeing. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Midlife Identity Breakup: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming
01/14/2026
The Midlife Identity Breakup: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming
Are you a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s? Have you ever experienced - or are you perhaps experiencing - a midlife identity breakup? What is the first step that you can take to journey through this transition and fully step into yourself? In this episode, I talk about the midlife identity breakup—a transition many women experience in midlife as they move from who they’ve been into who they’re becoming. This isn’t a crisis, but a natural shift that happens when old roles, expectations, and ways of being no longer fit. I explore why this often emerges in midlife, the signs that an identity shift is underway, and why the urge for authenticity can feel stronger than the need for approval. This process isn’t about losing yourself—it’s about releasing roles that were never sustainable and returning to who you truly are. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Midlife Identity Breakup: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming
01/07/2026
The Midlife Identity Breakup: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming
What happens when the roles and identities that once defined you no longer fit? How do you navigate the unsettling space between who you were and who you are becoming? What if midlife isn’t a crisis at all, but an invitation to evolve into your truest self? In this podcast I talk about the midlife identity breakup—the moment you realize the roles and patterns that once defined you no longer fit who you’re becoming. It’s not a crisis but a transition, and like any breakup it can bring grief, confusion, clarity, and a powerful sense of renewal. I describe the signs of this shift: letting go of old versions of yourself, releasing roles you no longer want, questioning long-held beliefs, outgrowing relationships or habits, and feeling disconnected from things that once mattered. These discomforts aren’t failures—they’re signs of evolution. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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“Why Burnout Isn’t a Time Problem — It’s a Nervous System Problem”
12/31/2025
“Why Burnout Isn’t a Time Problem — It’s a Nervous System Problem”
Why does burnout even happen? How can you heal from burnout in ways that actually work and drop the quick-fixes? What would your life look like if you started listening to your body’s early warning signs instead of pushing past them? In this podcast I explain why burnout isn’t a time-management issue—it’s a nervous system issue. You can have a full calendar and feel energized when your system is regulated, or a quiet schedule and still feel depleted. Burnout happens when you’re emotionally overextended for too long without recovery. I outline the sequence of burnout: your system shifts from flight, to fight, to freeze, and eventually into functional shutdown. This isn’t weakness—it’s your body trying to protect you after carrying too much emotional and physical weight. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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“The Somatic Side of Reinvention: Healing Before You Transform”
12/24/2025
“The Somatic Side of Reinvention: Healing Before You Transform”
What if your body isn’t ready for the change your mind wants? Are you trying to force transformation when your nervous system resists? What could positively shift if your body felt safe enough to evolve? In this podcast I talk about what happens when your mind wants change, but your body isn’t ready. I explore the somatic side of reinvention and why healing often needs to happen before transformation. I explain that a bottom-up approach—starting with the body, then moving to the mind—works because the body holds your lived experience. If your body doesn’t feel safe, your mind can’t fully accept new thoughts or identities. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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“When Your Body Says ‘I’m Not Fine’: Nervous System Clues You Can’t Ignore”
12/17/2025
“When Your Body Says ‘I’m Not Fine’: Nervous System Clues You Can’t Ignore”
What if fear isn’t a stop sign, but the doorway you have been avoiding? How would your life change if you treated fear as information instead of a threat? What possibilities might open if discomfort became your compass rather than your warning light? In this podcast I talk about what happens when I finally listen to my body. I explore how often we mislabel dysregulation as “just tired” or “just stressed,” and why that discomfort is actually important information from the nervous system. I describe the signs of a system on edge—exhaustion, overwhelm, irritability, fogginess, or feeling close to tears. These are signals, not inconveniences. I explain that the body reads any change, even positive change, as a threat because it prefers predictability. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Integrating Fear - From Threat to Teacher
12/10/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Integrating Fear - From Threat to Teacher
What if fear isn’t a stop sign, but the doorway you have been avoiding? How would your life change if you treated fear as information instead of a threat? What possibilities might open if discomfort became your compass rather than your warning light? In this podcast I invite listeners to reframe fear—not as a stop sign but as a doorway I’ve been avoiding. I explain how treating fear as information instead of a threat helps discomfort become a compass pointing toward growth rather than a warning light pulling you back. I describe fear as a signal and a teacher: it often points to what we don’t know or to places we’ve been protecting ourselves from. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear in the Body - Somatic Regulation
12/03/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear in the Body - Somatic Regulation
What if your body could tell you you’re afraid long before your mind catches up? How often do you mistake fear signals for something “wrong” instead of something informative? What might change if you learned to interpret fearful sensations as guidance rather than danger? In this podcast, I explore how fear lives in the body and how learning to read those sensations can shift my entire response. I break down the somatic signs of fear, share simple grounding tools like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, and offer a case of performance fear to show how reconnecting with the senses can calm the nervous system. I end by highlighting why listening to my body — through movement, breath, or small physical releases — helps fear move through instead of getting stuck. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Success
11/26/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Success
What if the thing you fear most isn’t failure, but finally getting what you want? Why can success feel just as overwhelming as falling short? What happens when your mind dreams big, but your body pulls the brakes? In this podcast I explore what it really means to fear success — not failure, but the moment when everything you’ve been working toward starts becoming real. I talk about how overwhelming it can feel when your mind dreams big but your body slams on the brakes, and how that disconnect can create chaos, self-sabotage, and a sense of being “stuck.” I share a story about a client whose life seemed to fall apart every time he took a step toward his dream career — broken phone, dead computer, lost contacts — not random bad luck, but fear showing up as disorder to keep him safely small. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Uncertainty
11/19/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Uncertainty
How does one really “trust the process” amid uncertainty? Why does building up your resilience matter when it comes to looking for solutions? Who is in the driver’s seat of your life, and if it’s not your conscientious adult self, how can you get back into it? In this episode, I explore what it really means to trust the process when life feels uncertain. I talk about redefining uncertainty as possibility, building resilience in the face of discomfort, and asking the essential question: Who’s driving the bus? I challenge you to think of the unknown as a blank space where anything can happen. Even though our brains are wired to cling to what we already know, that instinct can hold us back from new opportunities and growth. I break down the idea of “trusting the process”—not as the absence of fear, but as the ability to keep moving even when discomfort shows up. We don’t know the full solution yet, only the problem in front of us and the wide range of possibilities ahead. Resilience is what helps us stay steady while we search for the answer. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Rejection and Belonging
11/12/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Rejection and Belonging
Has a rejection ever stopped you from pushing forward in pursuit of your goals? Are you hiding in your hopes and dreams because you have been told “no” in the past? Is it possible for you to see rejection as a form of redirection to continue striving forward, toward your best self? In this podcast episode of the Regulate to Liberate series, I talk about how rejection can be an opportunity for growth rather than something to fear. I start by discussing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, explaining that we must meet basic needs before moving toward self-actualization. I then share how I learned to view rejection as redirection, showing me that something better is often ahead. I encourage listeners to reflect on their own fear of rejection and ask themselves, "Where am I hiding because I fear 'no'?" By doing this, we can overcome fear and step into our authentic selves. Rejection doesn't have to stop you—it's often guiding you toward where you truly belong. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Failure
11/05/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Fear of Failure
How can we turn our setbacks into stepping stones? What if fear wasn’t a stop sign, but simply information inviting you to grow? How much progress could you make if “not perfect yet” didn’t mean “not capable”? In this podcast episode, I explore the fear of failure — how to find its source, ease it, and reframe it as information rather than a stop sign. I share how I helped a client who feared a promotion realize that their fear wasn’t about inability, but unfamiliarity. Through mindful breathing, grounding, and thought-pattern awareness, they learned that growth comes from learning something new, not from perfection. I also discuss how procrastination and perfectionism often feed each other, keeping us stuck in fear. Perfection doesn’t exist — what matters is progress and iteration. Every attempt gives us feedback, not failure. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Flood or Shutdown
10/29/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Flood or Shutdown
What happens when life’s stressors push us beyond what we can handle? How do we recognize when our nervous system has moved outside its window of tolerance? What can we do to come back into balance when we’re flooded or shut down? In this podcast, I explore what happens when life’s stressors push us beyond what we can handle — when our nervous system moves outside its window of tolerance. I talk about how we can recognize when we’re flooded or shut down, and what it takes to come back into balance. With tools like breathwork, mindfulness, and intentional action, we can learn to stay present and grounded, even when things don’t go our way. The goal isn’t to avoid stress but to expand our ability to handle it — to know that life happens, and we’re still okay. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Regulate to Liberate Series: Why We Freeze
10/22/2025
Regulate to Liberate Series: Why We Freeze
What is your most common fear reaction: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn? What triggers you to go into these responses? How can you be more mindful and approach these instinctive responses with compassion and curiosity to look under the fear at what’s really going on? In this podcast, I explore why we freeze in moments of fear or stress and how to move through that response with more compassion. Often, during a freeze, our minds jump to worst-case scenarios, tying us to future outcomes and leaving us feeling stuck. To help shift out of freeze, I share a simple breathwork practice—slow inhales through the nose, exhales through the mouth—followed by a body scan to release tension and reconnect with safety. Our breath is a powerful tool to regulate the nervous system. I also highlight the importance of naming what’s happening—what I call “name it to tame it.” Whether through journaling or reflection, identifying the source of our freeze creates clarity and space from overwhelm. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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You've Changed and Your Client stayed the Same; Now What?
10/15/2025
You've Changed and Your Client stayed the Same; Now What?
What happens when clients decide to switch therapists when you decide to change your life? What do you need to continue to change and grow as a person without holding yourself back? How can you and your clients navigate these shifts in therapy when someone’s life changes in a new way? In this podcast episode, I talk about what happens when we change as therapists—and our clients notice. As I evolved personally, I realized I was also changing professionally, and that shift affected my relationships with clients. Sometimes they feel it before they can name it, and that can mean they decide to move on—and that’s okay. There’s a parallel process between therapist and client; both of us grow, and that growth naturally influences the work. When either of us outgrows the clinical container we’ve built, it’s not a failure—it’s simply time for change. Growth means movement, and that’s part of being human. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Faith, Intuition, and the Unknown
10/08/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Faith, Intuition, and the Unknown
Do you practice using your intuition and faith in everyday life? How can bringing these two into the therapy room support you and your client better? What do you need to trust your inner self to make decisions from your most honest inner self? In this podcast, I talk about how faith and intuition guide both my life and my work as a therapist. Intuition is that quiet inner knowing—something you can’t always see but deeply feel. Faith, for me, is the trust that I don’t need to control every outcome to move forward. When I bring faith and intuition into therapy, I listen beyond words—to energy, silence, and my own felt sense. Learning to trust these has helped me make decisions from my most honest inner self and support clients more deeply. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: The Cost of Not Changing
10/01/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: The Cost of Not Changing
What’s the real cost of staying the same versus choosing change? What happens when you stay in a job that drains you? How can leaving be the first step toward saying “yes” to growth? In this podcast, I talk about the real cost of staying the same. I realized I was spending so much energy processing how unhappy I was at work while my growth had stalled. Leaving wasn’t easy, but it was necessary—I had to start saying “no” to what drained me so I could say “yes” to what mattered. As I slowly built my private practice, I kept asking myself: What’s the cost of staying the same? Change is uncomfortable, but so is stagnation—you have to choose which discomfort leads to growth. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: What I Used to Believe—And What I Know Now
09/24/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: What I Used to Believe—And What I Know Now
Is there anything you believed about therapy when you started that you think differently about now? Why should you be careful not to overprepare for sessions and rather just focus on your client? How can showing humanness, not just neutrality, support client healing? In this episode of Therapist Behind the Change, I reflect on how my beliefs about therapy have evolved. I used to think healing had a clear timeline, but now I know it’s not linear—it ebbs and flows as clients navigate their own unique journeys. I also used to overprepare for sessions, but I learned that the best sessions happen when I let the client lead and meet them where they are. I once believed I had to be completely neutral, but now I see that showing my humanness—while maintaining boundaries—can be incredibly healing. Clients don’t need perfection; they need connection, and by sharing authentic moments, I can help them feel validated and not alone in their struggles. Ultimately, therapy is about presence, empathy, and authentic connection, not just techniques or plans. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Motherhood, Identity, and the Midlife Shift
09/17/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Motherhood, Identity, and the Midlife Shift
What does it mean to face the “reckoning” of midlife? Why is midlife a new opportunity for identity and not a crisis of identity? How can personal shifts in parenting and purpose transform your clinical presence? Motherhood hit me like a wave—disorienting, painful at times, but also deeply beautiful. I was in love with my baby, yet I still loved the other parts of my life, and suddenly I had to make space for something that needed me so fully. Now, in midlife, with my kids grown and more independent, I feel a new kind of space opening up. It’s not a crisis, but a reckoning—a chance to redefine who I am and what I want this next chapter to look like. These shifts in motherhood and midlife haven’t just changed me personally; they’ve transformed my clinical presence, making me more patient, more open, and more connected to the identity journeys my clients are navigating too. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Healing While Helping
09/10/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Healing While Helping
Can therapists truly help others while still healing themselves? Is there really such a thing as a “finished therapist”? How can letting go of perfection and aiming for balance transform your personal and professional life? As a therapist, I’ve come to realize that healing and helping aren’t separate paths—they often walk hand in hand. There’s this common myth of the “finished therapist,” like we’re supposed to have everything figured out before we can truly help others. But life doesn’t pause just because we’re in the role of healer. I’ve navigated breakups, loss, health issues—all while sitting across from clients who, incredibly, were going through similar things. It felt like the universe was using those moments to say, “You’ll figure this out by showing up and holding space for others.” And in doing that, I learned so much about myself. There’s also a huge pressure in our field to be perfect—calm, steady, always together—and that can lead to a lot of self-shame when we’re not. But the truth is, we’re human first. I’ve had to let go of perfection and embrace balance. That means staying connected to the basics: sleep, nourishing food, nature, friendship, creative outlets, and my own support systems. I’ve even had to check in with my supervisor and say, “I think I’ve hit a wall—I’m not growing.” That kind of vulnerability is powerful. Growth doesn’t come from having it all together; it comes from being honest, self-aware, and committed to evolving, even while we’re holding the lantern for others. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: When the Therapist Hit a Wall
09/03/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: When the Therapist Hit a Wall
What happens when a therapist hits a wall? Have you ever personally gone through burnout? How do you get yourself out of it? In this episode, I open up about something that many therapists experience but don’t often talk about—burnout. I hit a point in my career where I felt like I’d hit a wall. I was exhausted in a way that rest couldn’t fix, and I started to notice that even getting up for work felt overwhelming. Sitting with clients—something that once brought me purpose—began to feel heavy and joyless. I didn’t recognize myself, and I started wondering: Do I still love this work? Who am I if I don’t? It wasn’t just stress or being overworked—it was something deeper. I realized I was burned out, and that was a scary realization. I had spent years becoming a therapist, building a practice, and here I was feeling numb and disconnected from the very thing I once felt so called to do. What helped me shift was reaching out for help. I opened up to a colleague and finally said out loud, “I don’t know if I can keep doing this.” That moment of honesty led me to get support for myself, including seeing a therapist. I started the work of rebuilding—not just my routine, but my connection to myself and to my work. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Why I Chose to Become a Therapist
08/27/2025
The Therapist Behind the Change Series: Why I Chose to Become a Therapist
What early signs revealed to you your calling to become a therapist? How does personal growth shape the journey of becoming a mental health practitioner? Why is it important to focus intentionally on the life you want to create? Even as a child, I noticed when someone else was upset or hurting, and I realized it mattered to be present with people during their grief or sadness. I had a strong “empathy radar” and, even without knowing the terminology, I understood that being sensitive to others’ emotions could be a strength. A turning point for me came in college when I learned about trauma and how emotional wounds can live in the body—it gave language to what I had always sensed in people around me. Training to become a therapist taught me theory and technique, but nothing truly prepares you for the emotional excavation that comes with this work. I had to confront my own perfectionism, anxiety, and self-doubt, and going through therapy myself helped me learn to hold space for myself so I could hold it for others. I’ve realized the best therapists aren’t those who have it all figured out—they’re the ones willing to do the work alongside their clients. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Freedom Through Frameworks
08/20/2025
Freedom Through Frameworks
How can simple communication practices like “huddles” transform patient care and team efficiency? Why is collaboration at every level of a team essential for long-term success? What benefits come from questioning and redesigning the very systems your business relies on? I’ve seen how small changes create big results. When my team started using quick huddles, we cut patient visits from two hours to 25 minutes while improving client and staff experience. Collaboration was key—when people feel valued and empowered, they share ideas and strengthen the culture. And by questioning and redesigning our systems, we increased revenue, boosted staff satisfaction, and created happier clients. For me, freedom comes from building clear frameworks that actually work. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Moving Through the Muck (Stuckness)
08/13/2025
Moving Through the Muck (Stuckness)
What does it really feel like to be “stuck” in life or business? How can uncovering the root cause of a problem help you break free from it? What small but powerful actions can shift you out of the muck and into momentum? Getting unstuck meant confronting uncomfortable truths, asking direct questions, and making tough changes. In this episode, I talk about the power of small but scary actions to shift momentum, the value of curiosity, and why honoring yourself in difficult moments is key to moving forward. I also learned that feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re weak—it often means you’re avoiding something important. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Who Are You Now? (Post-Parenting Purpose)
08/06/2025
Who Are You Now? (Post-Parenting Purpose)
Your kids are all grown up - who are you now? What happens when you are out of caregiving mode? When there is no one else around for you to take care of, can you turn inward? In this episode, I’m diving into a question that so many of us face once our children are grown and the caregiving chapter of life begins to quiet: Who am I now? For years, my identity—like so many others—was deeply connected to what I did and who I cared for. In Western culture, especially in the U.S., we often define ourselves by our roles: I’m a teacher, I’m a nurse, I’m a parent. But when those roles change or come to an end, we’re left asking: Without those titles, who am I really? I’ve seen how powerful—and disorienting—it can be to transition out of full-time parenting. There’s a sudden shift. The routine changes, and what’s left is often a quiet space where new questions emerge. This isn’t a loss—it’s an opening. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Healing the Whole Self (Integrative Wellness)
07/30/2025
Healing the Whole Self (Integrative Wellness)
Do you ever feel out of sync with your body, emotions, or thoughts? I’ve been there. In this episode, I share my journey with integrative wellness—and how I came to understand just how connected everything really is. When I started paying attention to small things, like how much I moved or what I was putting in my body, I noticed unexpected shifts in other areas of my life. My energy changed. My mindset shifted. I felt freer. This episode is an invitation to start small. Whether it’s drinking more water, sleeping better, or spending more time in nature—these tiny habits add up. If there’s a part of your wellbeing you’ve been ignoring, maybe now is the time to look at it. Healing doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it just has to begin. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Leading with Heart (and Backbone)
07/23/2025
Leading with Heart (and Backbone)
Do you sometimes feel as if you are making decisions based on fear instead of the strength of your heart? How can you get out of leading your life from fear and step into your courage? What’s the method to reconnect with your backbone and take life, struggles, and opportunities by the horns? Too often, we allow fear to lead us—fear of making mistakes, fear of being wrong, fear of not knowing enough. But real courage begins when we shift our focus from fear to the strength of our heart and backbone. I remind myself and my team that mistakes are okay. What truly matters is what we do afterward—how we own it, learn from it, and share those lessons so no one else has to fall into the same trap. That kind of transparency creates trust and connection. I also embrace the fact that no one knows everything. Every question, every challenge, every unexpected detour is a chance to see things differently and grow. When we invite curiosity instead of judgment, we move away from fear and toward clarity, care, and collaboration. And here’s the truth: whether you realize it or not, you’re already leading. As a parent, a teacher, a friend, a business owner—you’re setting the tone in countless ways. So ask yourself, how am I already leading from my heart? Because you matter. Your presence matters. And the way you show up has the power to inspire others to do the same. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Self-worth: Breaking Up with "Not Enough"
07/16/2025
Self-worth: Breaking Up with "Not Enough"
How can you recognize your worth in a world of perfectionism? Which practical tips can help you transform self-doubt and build self-worth instead? Have you tapped into your inner worlds of possibility? In this episode of The Fear of Change, I talk about self-worth and the belief that we’re not enough. I share a moment from my trek in the Himalayas where I felt overwhelmed, lost, and convinced I didn’t belong. But when my guide admitted the terrain was genuinely difficult, I realized I wasn’t failing—I was just human. That shift helped me see how often we hold ourselves to impossible standards. I offer simple reframes and affirmations to challenge that inner critic and remind ourselves we are enough. When we believe that—even a little—it changes how we move through the world. So ask yourself: What would you do differently if you believed you were enough? Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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Safe, Seen, and Accountable (Emotional Safety)
07/09/2025
Safe, Seen, and Accountable (Emotional Safety)
What are the essential ingredients for cultivating trust, connection, and emotional safety in your relationships? How can you foster being and feeling mutually seen between you and your loved ones? Why is emotional safety the biggest key to building trust? In this episode, I talk about emotional safety—what it means to feel truly seen, supported, and secure in our relationships. I share a personal story of being vulnerable on a mountain climb and realizing how powerful it is to know someone is there for you. Many people grow up without emotional safety, and that can make it hard to trust or connect deeply later in life. But trust, honesty, and especially consistency are key. These aren’t just important in our personal lives—they matter professionally too. Showing up, being accountable, and communicating clearly builds trust with everyone around us. Emotional safety isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we can actively create. And when we do, it transforms our relationships and even rewires our brains. It’s simple, but powerful: be honest, be consistent, and let people know they matter. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on . SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:
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