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“[Being a part of] this podcast terrified me. Putting myself out there was so vulnerable, and I felt like it was such a big risk for you guys, as well. I’m so thankful. I’m glad you made me, but I’m also going to say I’m glad that I did it because in the end, I had the final say in buying the microphone and the headset.”

After 151 episodes, Crystal Wing says goodbye (or rather, seeya later) to the K9 Detection Collaborative family, and lets us know the exciting things she has in store in the very near future! In her final episode on the pod, Crystal, along with co-hosts Robin Greubel and Stacy Wing, reflect on growth, gratitude, and the courage required to embrace terrifying change.

Crystal shares how the podcast stretched her beyond comfort, teaching her that her voice didn't need to be perfect to be powerful. She thanks the community of listeners, guests, and especially her co-hosts for building confidence she never knew she possessed.

It also helps that the ADHD brain that once made her curiosity feel like a burden found a home, and a tribe, on the pod!

The Dames of Detection also talk about doing scary things as a catalyst for growth. Stacy offers an inspirational quote she borrowed: "Confidence doesn't come from preparation, it comes from survival." Which basically means that moving forward before feeling ready is precisely what builds capability!

Crystal also announces her new project: a short-form podcast tentatively titled "What's On Top.”

She thanks Stacy for teaching her about odor behavior and vehicles, and Robin for seeing potential she hadn't recognized in herself. The lily pad metaphor comes to mind, where teachers provide stepping stones that students eventually leap from, not destinations where they remain forever.

Crystal signs off with the reminder that, if something terrifies you while simultaneously tugging at your purpose, that fear signals you're on the right path!

Key Topics:

• Crystal Announces Her Departure After 151 Episodes (01:30)
• Introducing "What's On Top": Crystal's New Solo Podcast (08:09)
• "Do It Nervous, Do It Anyway" (14:51)
• Gratitude for Specific Lessons and Opportunities (17:45)
• The Lily-Pad Metaphor: Teachers as Stepping Stones (19:00)
• Key Takeaways (29:12)
• Not an Ending, Just a New Chapter (32:41)

Resources:

• Keep up with Crystal’s Goings On!

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