EP 55 | fear is normal, hiding from it isn’t w/ mary poffenroth, ph.d. + OUR FIRST VISUAL EP🥳

shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective

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fear shows up for everyone. it whispers, it paralyzes, it keeps you stuck. in this first visual episode of shift happens, i sit down with mary poffenroth, ph.d. to break down fear, courage, and the emotions we often try to shove aside.

we dive into:

• why fear is a normal, human experience and how to stop shaming it
• the difference between fictional vs. factual fears
• the RAIN method for navigating fear like a pro
• neuro hacks to calm your brain when fear hits
• how personal stories and storytelling can lead to growth
• and why hiding from fear keeps you stuck instead of moving forward

mary’s insights mix science, self-development, and real talk to help you face what’s holding you back and start showing up for yourself. this is your wake-up call to stop hiding, start feeling, and turn fear into momentum.

💡 hit play, watch the visual ep, and let’s get uncomfortable together.

🔗 connect with mary by going to her website marypoffenroth.com and check out her book BRAVE NEW YOU because i'm not a "science" person and i appreciated how she mixes it with storytelling to make it understandable AND relatable. it's something everyone should read.

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