About this episode

Talia Joy discusses the feeling of being 'Scared-Cited' before making significant life changes and how to navigate this emotional state.

Welcome back to the Awakening Her Podcast! Today we're talking about a feeling that I believe almost all of us experience before stepping into a new chapter of our lives. 🔥 Scared-Cited - That place where you're deeply excited... and deeply scared... at exactly the same time. Maybe it's launching your business. Starting your podcast. Writing your book. Finally taking your health seriously. Or stepping into a version of yourself you've known was there all along. Whatever your "thing" is, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. The problem isn't that you don't know what to do. The problem is that your nervous system is trying to protect you from unfamiliar territory. In this episode, we're exploring why your next level can feel so uncomfortable, why fear isn't always a sign to stop, and how to move forward in a way that honours both your goals and your nervous system. We'll also dive into my framework, a simple way to navigate those moments when you feel stuck between fear and possibility. We'll talk about: • What it means to feel Scared-Cited• Why your nervous system responds to growth and change• Why "just take action" often isn't enough• The four areas where I see…

People in this episode

Host: Talia Joy

Topics covered

• personal growth
• overcoming fear
• nervous system
• self-improvement
• creative projects

Keywords

• Scared-Cited
• nervous system
• personal development
• fear and growth
• creative projects
• health
• business expansion

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Scared-cited - A 4-Week Accelerator For The Moment When You’re On The Edge Of Somet

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