Join host Liza Tullidge on this episode of Humaning as we explore the invisible barrier that holds so many of us back—not fear, not skill, not readiness, but permission.

You know that bold thing you want to do? The step you know would move you forward? The opportunity that excites you and terrifies you? Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the action itself—it’s allowing yourself to take it.

Because permission isn’t something you get from someone else. It’s something you decide to give yourself.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why giving yourself permission feels so hard—and the subconscious narratives that keep you waiting.
• The illusion of control—how our brains mistake over-planning for safety and end up keeping us stuck.
• Shifting from outcome to process—how to stop waiting for guarantees and start embracing curiosity.
• The role of self-trust—why you’re not the same person who hesitated before, and why that matters.
• The real cost of waiting—how avoiding risk doesn’t just protect you from failure, but also blocks unexpected opportunities.

We’ve survived 100% of the unknowns we’ve faced. We’ve grown through every challenge, every moment of uncertainty, every leap we weren’t sure we were ready for. And we will again.

If you’ve been hesitating, overthinking, or waiting for a sign—this is it.

Tune in for an honest, empowering, and deeply human conversation about giving yourself the green light to step forward.

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