If you've ever felt the pull of a bigger life but found yourself shrinking back the moment fear shows up, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why every dream, every transformation, and every new chapter begins with fear—not confidence—and how your Automatic Mind mistakes possibility for danger.

We'll explore why your Inner Critic tries to shut down your vision, how "playing it safe" becomes a lifelong habit, and what it really takes to separate from the voice that keeps you small so you can design your life from your Authentic Self.

✨ Tune in and discover how to stop mistaking fear for truth, start saying courageous yeses, and step into the future you're meant for—one intentional choice at a time.

Your weekly reflection questions:

• Where in your life have you been mistaking fear for truth—and calling it "being responsible"?

• What dream or next chapter keeps whispering to you, even though your Inner Critic insists you're not ready?

• If you made your next decision from your Authentic Self instead of your Automatic Mind, what would your next "yes" be?

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