Summary: 

On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the unknown and some of the reasons why the unknown can be so fear-inducing. The duo talks about the fact that the unknown brings with it a sense of uncertainty that our brain struggles to plan for/figure out. This uncertainty can lead to fearing or worrying about an outcome that may never happen. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by discussing some ways that we all can work through our fear of the known in order to get more out of life.

ACTion Event of the Week: Look over Kathryn Sanford’s seven ways to work through your fear of the unknown and pick one to explore. What was the process like? What did you notice? 

Join us on the next episode of the Act To Live Podcast as we explore the concept of choice. So come on, let’s take a walk!

References:

Bergland, C. (2016). Study: Fear of the Unknown Compounds Many Anxiety Disorders. Psychology Today.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201611/study-fear-the-unknown-compounds-many-anxiety-disorders

Hoffman, L. H. (2016). The Fear of the Unknown. Huffpost. 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-fear-of-the-unknown_b_7554386

Sanford, K. (2021). 7 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of the Unknown And Get More Out of Life. Lifehack. https://www.lifehack.org/347868/why-fear-the-unknown