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Ep. 38 The Fear Is Never Really About the Water: How SUP Helps Women Reclaim Confidence
In this powerful episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, Anacani Walters gets real about what’s actually stopping so many women from trying something new — and it’s not the water.
From body image struggles to fear of failure and judgment, Anacani unpacks the hidden fears that hold us back in life and how stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) helped her confront them all. Whether you’re a mom, a midlife queen, or just a woman ready to reconnect with your strength, this episode is your invitation to paddle forward — fear and all.
You'll learn:
Why the fear isn’t about the activity, it’s about self-worth
How SUP and SUP Yoga helped Anacani rewrite her inner narrative
What falling in the water can teach us about standing tall in life
How moms can use confidence on the water to ripple into parenting, self-care, and beyond
🔗 FREE GIFT → Grab your Self-Confidence Booster Guide and start building belief in yourself — one brave breath at a time.
🌊 Want to paddle with me?
Join a local SUP class in Okinawa, Japan or explore my Fearless SUP Online Course to conquer fear from anywhere.
🧘♀️ Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Welcome to Paddle Forward
00:07 – The deeper fears women carry
02:02 – My personal fear journey (yes, including fear of water!)
04:56 – The moment SUP yoga shifted everything
09:55 – How bravery isn’t the absence of fear — it’s showing up anyway
14:56 – Free resources + local/online ways to paddle forward
16:59 – Final pep talk & next steps
💬 Let’s Stay Connected:
✨ Instagram: @phatmermaids
or @anacaniwalters
✨ Facebook Group: Thriving Women Over 30
✨ Website & Freebies: phatmermaids.com/freebies
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By Anacani WaltersIn this powerful episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, Anacani Walters gets real about what’s actually stopping so many women from trying something new — and it’s not the water.
From body image struggles to fear of failure and judgment, Anacani unpacks the hidden fears that hold us back in life and how stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) helped her confront them all. Whether you’re a mom, a midlife queen, or just a woman ready to reconnect with your strength, this episode is your invitation to paddle forward — fear and all.
You'll learn:
Why the fear isn’t about the activity, it’s about self-worth
How SUP and SUP Yoga helped Anacani rewrite her inner narrative
What falling in the water can teach us about standing tall in life
How moms can use confidence on the water to ripple into parenting, self-care, and beyond
🔗 FREE GIFT → Grab your Self-Confidence Booster Guide and start building belief in yourself — one brave breath at a time.
🌊 Want to paddle with me?
Join a local SUP class in Okinawa, Japan or explore my Fearless SUP Online Course to conquer fear from anywhere.
🧘♀️ Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Welcome to Paddle Forward
00:07 – The deeper fears women carry
02:02 – My personal fear journey (yes, including fear of water!)
04:56 – The moment SUP yoga shifted everything
09:55 – How bravery isn’t the absence of fear — it’s showing up anyway
14:56 – Free resources + local/online ways to paddle forward
16:59 – Final pep talk & next steps
💬 Let’s Stay Connected:
✨ Instagram: @phatmermaids
or @anacaniwalters
✨ Facebook Group: Thriving Women Over 30
✨ Website & Freebies: phatmermaids.com/freebies