Hey Doc,

I’m in the middle of launching a brand-new HVAC business with my husband. And let me tell you: starting a business from scratch, self-funded, no clients, no safety net? It will humble you real quick.

I’ve been nauseous before networking meetings.

Sweaty before introducing myself.

Mortified after asking a very basic question at a major conference.

And I still did it.

Because here’s the truth I keep teaching my clients, and living in real time:

The absence of fear is not required.

You do not need to feel ready.

You do not need to feel confident.

You do not need to feel calm.

You just need to move.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• What “doing it scared” actually looks like in real life (hint: it’s not glamorous)
• Why embarrassment isn’t fatal (even when it feels like it)
• The myth that confident women aren’t afraid
• How I’m teaching my children that bravery includes tears
• Why waiting to feel ready is keeping you stuck

If you’ve been avoiding something — a leadership role, a career pivot, a hard conversation, a negotiation — I want you to hear this:

Being scared does not disqualify you.

Fear is not a stop sign.

It’s usually a sign you’re stepping into something bigger.

Listen in, and then go do the thing. 🎧 Press play on this episode of Stethoscopes and Strollers.

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

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