In this episode of Soul Deep In, host Elizabeth Ana welcomes returning guest Michelle Becerra for a vulnerable and honest conversation inspired by the chapter The Fear from The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer.

Michelle shares her personal reflections on love, identity, and the courage it takes to be seen, even when it means risking looking like “the fool.” As a 30-year-old newlywed navigating the complexities of military life and a recent adult autism diagnosis, Michelle offers powerful insight into how fear shows up in our relationships, our self-perception, and our deepest desires.

Together, she and Elizabeth explore:

• The fear of intimacy and emotional exposure

• How protective patterns can persist, even in safe relationships

• What it means to be “the fool” in love, and still choose it anyway

• The role of neurodivergence and self-awareness in healing

Michelle also opens up about her late diagnosis and how organizations like Prosper Health, which accepts insurance, can support others who are seeking answers and clarity around autism.

This is a conversation for anyone learning to let go, learning to love again, or learning to trust the version of themselves that dares to want more.

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By Oriah “Mountain Dreamer” House from her book, THE INVITATION © 1999. Published by HarperONE, San Francisco. All rights reserved. Presented with permission of the author. ⁠⁠www.oriah.org⁠