Welcome back to Ask What Not Why. This episode is different — it's personal. I'm sharing the real story behind what kept me from starting this podcast for so long, and what finally made me press record.

If you've ever held onto a dream but felt too afraid to begin — too unsure, too unready, too wounded — this conversation might feel familiar. I talk about the years I spent circling this idea, the fear that kept me quiet, and the turning point that changed everything.

Inside this episode, I explore:

• The truth behind my hesitation and self-doubt

• How EMDR therapy helped me uncover buried trauma

• Why setting boundaries — even when it hurts — is sometimes the most loving choice

• What it looks like to begin again, with tenderness and courage

We also drop into:🌿 A short guided meditation to ground you in your own quiet truth
✍️ A journal prompt: “What have I been holding back — and what might be possible if I allowed it to begin, imperfectly?”
📚 A book recommendation to support your healing journey

This isn’t about being fully healed or perfectly ready. It’s about being real.
Thank you for holding space with me. Let’s keep going — gently, honestly, together.

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🌱 New episodes every Tuesday & Friday
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🤲 Fridays: Somatic practices + journaling to deepen the work

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You are enough. You are not alone.
Until next time — be gentle with yourself.