Welcome back and thank you for joining Juanita Molano Parra and me as we examine what comes up, what opens up, and what becomes available when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly. This is an approach to well-being that begins with a question and often leads to other questions. But, if the answers can help us loosen our grip on those big scary things, then it becomes a bit easier to ride the turbulent emotional waves.  

This episode in our series introduces the question, “what if I fail?” We explore why the concept of failure is hard and what gets in the way of healthy processing. We also offer real-life examples to provide context. Here are a few observations from our discussion:

Facing fear of failure is easier when you’re not facing it alone because it can create a new intentionality or a new framework for moving forward. 

Self sabotage can deceptively take the form of something worthwhile.

Changing expectations can change fear levels and create more room to fail. 

Can judgment provide meaning?

When we have a death grip on the big things, it can be helpful to speak them aloud.

Thank you for listening! Join us again next time for the second part of our deep dive into “what if I fail?”

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Getting your thoughts out of your head and down on the page is a simple act that can change your life. The questions, prompts, and sentence stems in the journal will help you explore the big feelings in your life. Learn more at https://danielleireland.com/journal.

JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC

Juanita is an engineer and MBA turned certified life and leadership coach. Originally from Colombia, she worked in multinational corporate finance and later started her own coaching business—training new coaches and partnering with organizations to transform culture and leadership from within. Her business, Jump Coaching, helps leaders live authentically, lead with purpose, and turn their dreams into reality. Juanita lives in Indianapolis with her husband, their daughter, and two cats.  

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DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW

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