The Happy Stack Podcast

Your Next Breakthrough Is Hiding Behind That Fear

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Let’s talk about fear—the kind that quietly keeps us stuck, second-guessing, and playing small.

In this episode of The Happy Stack Podcast, I dig into why your next breakthrough probably isn’t on the other side of more planning or more prep—it’s on the other side of that thing you’ve been avoiding.

I’ll walk you through the neuroscience of fear, what it means for leadership, and how micro actions can rewire your brain for courage.

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this is your reminder: brave isn’t a feeling. It’s a decision.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

  • Avoiding fear reinforces it neurologically—action is what rewires the brain
  • Courage isn’t born, it’s built through consistent micro-actions
  • Fear often shows up right before meaningful breakthroughs
  • The goal isn’t to eliminate fear, but to move with it
  • Growth comes from doing the next right thing—even when it’s uncomfortable

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    Links and Resources:

    Follow Terri-Ann Richards: https://terriannrichards.com/

    The Happy Stack Newsletter: https://happystack.substack.com/

    Success Takes Courage Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Success-Takes-Courage-Inside-Out-Achievement-ebook/dp/B0BKWNT142

     

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    Your next breakthrough might just be hiding behind that fear.

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