The Fear of Success: What If It Works?

We always talk about the fear of failure — but what if what’s really holding you back… is the fear that it might actually work?

In this solo episode of Inside Out, I’m unpacking the sneaky, often unspoken fear of success. The part of us that worries: if I expand, will I lose people? Will I outgrow my old life? Will I still be loved if I change?

This one’s for the version of you that’s on the edge of a breakthrough but can’t seem to leap. We’ll explore how we self-sabotage through procrastination, perfectionism, and playing small — not because we don’t believe in ourselves, but because we’re scared of the ripple effect that real growth can bring.

✨ Ties in with past Inside OUT episodes:

• From Limiting Beliefs to a Liberating Life – confronting internal narratives that keep us small
• Competing Desires Gridlock: Why We Stay Stuck & How to get Unstuck – when the life you want is blocked by unconscious fears
• Breaking the Loop: Ending Repetitive Patterns – ending the patterns that keep us stuck
• Boundaries: From Self-Betrayal to Self-Respect – honoring the version of you that wants more
• Reframing Reality: The Power of Positive Speech – how your words, mindset, and energy shape what you allow in

Book Recommendation: Fear is NOT an Option by Monica Berg 

This episode is a love letter to the future you — the one that’s scared and ready. Let’s get MESy. Let’s get free. Let’s let it work!

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