I Was Terrified to Be an Entrepreneur. A Psychologist Fixed That. (Part 2/2)

About this episode

In this episode, Tara Williams and Dr. Amy Johnson discuss overcoming fears and limiting beliefs in entrepreneurship through curiosity and emotional release.

#881 What if everything you've been trying to hide — the fear, the insecurity, the old beliefs — is actually the doorway to everything you want? In part two of this powerful two-part conversation, host Tara Williams continues her discussion with Dr. Amy Johnson, author of The Little Book of Big Change, diving deeper into the thought patterns that quietly run the show in our businesses and our lives. Dr. Amy opens up about her own long-held belief that "no one cares and I have to do it all myself" — and how that kind of fierce independence, while it can fuel entrepreneurial success, can also keep you isolated and stuck. Together, Tara and Dr. Amy explore why curiosity is the antidote to self-judgment, how moving your body and saying things out loud can unlock emotions you didn't even know were weighing you down, and why the courage to look in the darker places is where real freedom, energy, and growth are waiting! What we discuss with Dr. Amy: + "No one cares, I'll do it alone" belief pattern + Fierce independence as an entrepreneurial trait + Curiosity as the antidote to self-judgment + Nothing is wasted — even our struggles + Saying things out loud releases their power + Moving…

People in this episode

Host: Tara Williams

Guest: Dr. Amy Johnson

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• psychology
• self-improvement
• fear
• curiosity
• emotional release

Keywords

• entrepreneurial fear
• self-judgment
• emotional growth
• independence
• curiosity
• mindset
• freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Little Book of Big Change

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