When It Feels Safer to Hide: Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen
About this episode
Michelle Diercks shares her personal journey of overcoming the fear of being seen and the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior.
Have you ever felt like it was simply safer to stay small? Maybe you've been putting off that dream, avoiding difficult conversations, or quietly convincing yourself that "someday" will be a better time. Maybe you've learned to hide in ways that don't even look like hiding anymore. In this episode of Peace in His Presence , Michelle shares the deeply personal story of how childhood bullying taught her that staying unseen felt safe—and how that same pattern quietly followed her into adulthood, even as she stepped into podcasting, coaching, and writing. If you've ever struggled with the fear of being seen, procrastination rooted in fear, or believing that staying small is the safest option, this conversation will remind you that there is a better hiding place. Drawing from Psalm 32:7 , Michelle explores the difference between the hiding places we build for ourselves and the refuge God lovingly offers. You'll leave this episode encouraged to take one faithful step toward the dream God has placed on your heart, knowing you don't have to become fearless before you begin. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why hiding often begins as a way to protect ourselves How childhood experiences…
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