Why is it so hard to try the things that matter most to us?
In this episode of No Alcohol Needed, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp are joined by Sean Rollinson and Matt Shambo to talk about why so many people struggle to overcome fear of failure.
Most of the time, the fear isn’t really about failing. It’s fear of judgment, shame, or proving our worst thoughts about ourselves true.
For people in sobriety, this fear can feel even stronger. Without alcohol to numb uncomfortable emotions, we have to learn how to deal with anxiety without alcohol, face uncertainty, and take risks anyway.
In this conversation we explore:
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<li> Why fear of failure often shows up as procrastination 
 • The surprising link between fear of failure and fear of success 
 • How perfectionism keeps people stuck 
 • Why confidence only comes after facing fear</li>
</ul>
If you’ve ever wondered “What if I try and fail?” this episode will help you see fear differently and move forward anyway.
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Connect with us and meet the No Alcohol Needed team:
Website: https://noalcoholneeded.net

Why is it so hard to try the things that matter most to us? In this episode of No Alcohol Needed, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp are joined by Sean Rollinson and Matt Shambo to talk about why so many people struggle to overcome fear of failure. Most of the time, the fear isn’t really about failing. It’s fear of judgment, shame, or proving our worst thoughts about ourselves true. For people in sobriety, this fear can feel even stronger. Without alcohol to numb uncomfortable emotions, we have to learn how to deal with anxiety without alcohol, face uncertainty, and take risks anyway. In this conversation we explore: Why fear of failure often shows up as procrastination • The surprising link between fear of failure and fear of success • How perfectionism keeps people stuck • Why confidence only comes after facing fear If you’ve ever wondered “What if I try and fail?” this episode will help you see fear differently and move forward anyway. — Click here to save your spot for the free workshop "Get Better At Handling Stress Without Alcohol" - https://createalifesofull.com/manage-stress-without-alcohol/ Connect with us and meet the No Alcohol Needed team: Website: https://noalcoholneeded.net

Fear of Failure and Anxiety: Why It Feels So Hard to Try

Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life.

No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better.

Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that  keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol.

Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good.

How to be happy. No alcohol needed.

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Find all of our free resources at <a href="https://noalcoholneeded.net">https://noalcoholneeded.net</a>

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Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at <a href="https://createalifesofull.com">https://createalifesofull.com</a>
Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

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Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life. No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better. Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol. Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good. How to be happy. No alcohol needed. -- Find all of our free resources at https://noalcoholneeded.net --- Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at https://createalifesofull.com Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life.

No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better.

Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that&nbsp; keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol.

Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good.

How to be happy. No alcohol needed.

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Find all of our free resources at <a href="https://noalcoholneeded.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://noalcoholneeded.net</a>

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Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at <a href="https://createalifesofull.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://createalifesofull.com</a>
Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

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