Karly Swaim holds an unofficial world record in joggling—a sport that combines jogging and juggling. Her transformation from perfectionist paralysis to athletic courage offers practical lessons for anyone ready to stop letting fear of failure control their life.

What You'll Learn:

• How to identify safe spaces for growth and experimentation
• Practical techniques for building self-awareness and emotional regulation
• Why failure is actually data (and how to use it as such)
• The difference between legitimate assessment and fear-based thinking
• How to turn scary new experiences into playful challenges

Time Stamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Karly and the world of juggling
• 3:30 - From sedentary to accidental athlete
• 8:45 - Finding a safe place to fail at Bryant Park
• 15:20 - The perfectionism trap and fear of failure
• 22:10 - How juggling revealed unconscious coping mechanisms
• 28:35 - Professional transformation and promotions
• 33:40 - The running group scavenger hunt experiment
• 40:15 - Preparing for the four-ball world record attempt
• 45:50 - "Just because it's hard doesn't mean you shouldn't do it"

Key Takeaways:

• Growth happens in environments where failure is normalized and learning is prioritized
• Physical activities can provide immediate feedback for mental and emotional states
• "Not ready" is often fear disguised as wisdom
• Small experiments can lead to life-changing transformations
• Community and support make courage sustainable

Guest Bio: I am a 40 year old accountant with a passion for pursuing creative hobbies. My hobbies have evolved over time, with my primary focus now on joggling, which is a blend of jogging and juggling. I started joggling when I was 33 years old and am now one of the most active jogglers in the world, having done over 50 races joggling.

Host Bio: Aransas Savas is a wellbeing and leadership coach, host of The Uplifters Podcast, and author who helps women build courage capital through research-backed strategies and real-world wisdom. Connect with her on Instagram @aransas_savas, LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aransassavas, and her website theuplifterspodcast.com. Follow The Uplifters on Instagram @the_uplifters_podcast, TikTok @theuplifterspodcast, Facebook facebook.com/aransas, and YouTube @theuplifterspodcast.

Keywords: courage building, overcoming perfectionism, late bloomer athlete, juggling sport, failure mindset, self-awareness techniques, career transformation, professional development, fear management, growth mindset, athletic identity, personal development, women's empowerment, life transitions, courage capital