The Higher Alignment Podcast

Why You're Afraid to Change (Even When You're Ready) | EP 70


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In this episode, I break down why change can feel so terrifying, even when it is something we deeply want. Using a real client example, I explain how fear is not about logic or readiness, but about the nervous system being stuck in survival mode.

When we are dysregulated, the body prioritizes familiarity over growth, even if that familiarity is unhealthy or unfulfilling. This is why big decisions like career changes, relationships, or choosing a more balanced life can feel paralyzing.

I share how self-abandonment and over-performing slowly erode self-trust, making it harder to believe in ourselves when it matters most. The way forward is not forcing clarity. It is rebuilding self-trust through small, consistent acts of self-honoring. When the body feels safe again, confidence returns and the right decisions become clearer.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Fear of change is a nervous system response, not a lack of readiness
  • Self-abandonment erodes self-trust and fuels indecision
  • Consistently honouring your needs rebuilds confidence and clarity

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Episode Highlights: survival mode and fear of change, nervous system dysregulation, self-trust and decision-making, self-abandonment patterns, over-performance conditioning, inner child needs, faith versus fear, building self-trust through small habits, regulation before clarity

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The Higher Alignment PodcastBy Minh-Thu Lam