Ep. 357: Join me as I recount my transformation from a painfully shy child nicknamed 'Mouse' to a confident TEDx speaker. I'll share intimate details about my struggles with severe anxiety, my lifelong journey through acting and public speaking, and the intense, personal challenge of delivering my TEDx talk on secondary trauma. Listen in for an inspiring tale of pushing through fear, finding your voice, and stepping into your power. Let's dive deep into how leaning into discomfort can lead to incredible growth!

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Chapters:

00:00 Facing the Grey Zone: An Introduction

00:19 A TEDx Milestone

01:13 From Shy Mouse to Public Speaker

04:07 The Turning Point: Third Grade Solo

07:34 The Journey to Confidence

15:36 Preparing for the TEDx Talk

20:57 The Day of the TEDx Talk

24:35 Breaking Through the Threshold

27:25 Final Thoughts and Takeaways