UNSHAKEN! "When Fear Meets Its Match" - 7 Actionable Steps to Connect with Your Courage

UNSHAKEN! "When Fear Meets Its Match" - 7 Actionable Steps to Connect with Your Courage

March 5, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 4

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This episode provides actionable steps for women to connect with their courage and overcome fears.

This is the 4TH episode of the WOMB.S PODCAST (Women Of Many Backgrounds. Surviving) . This podcast is dedicated to women, surviving. Period! It’s a safe space where women birth stories, strength and sisters in solidarity. As you navigate your particular journey in life, make a committed effort at connecting with your courage, religiously. Celebrate your micro-wins along the way. As promised, I want to leave you with 7 Actionable Steps to Connect With Your Courage: 1. Name your fears with precision – Fear becomes overwhelming when it’s blurry. Naming it clearly shrinks it and puts it into proper perspective. For example - · A woman’s fear of starting her own business might really be a fear that people won’t feel she’s qualified · A woman avoiding dating might suffer from a fear of abandonment 2. Find the wisdom beneath your fears – Fear is often a bodyguard for something precious. Meaning - · Fear of public speaking might be protecting a desire to be respected · Fear of leaving a job might be protecting a need for stability · Fear of setting boundaries might be masking a longing for connection 3. Choose micro-brave actions – Courage doesn’t always require a leap. Sometimes it’s…

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Hosts: Y. Janene Ash, Zadiyah S. Ash

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