Welcome to the very first episode of I Was Just Thinking — a podcast about creative confidence and the messy emotional side of making art. In this unedited monologue, I talk about the fear that held me back from starting this podcast (and my book), the pressures of perfectionism, and why putting yourself out there feels so exposing. I also read letters from fellow creatives about self-expression, shame, and the pressure to be “cool” in creative industries. If you’ve ever held back on making something because you were scared of judgment — this one’s for you.