shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective
life handed me stories i never expected… like discovering family secrets, surprise relatives, becoming a mom before i was ready, enough therapy to fill a book, and carrying grief that quietly shaped who i am. and if i learned one thing through it all, it’s this: change is inevitable, but growth is a choice.
stories matter. yours. mine. the messy, hidden, uncomfortable parts people don’t say out loud? i care about those. empathy, reflection, and honest conversations are my thing.
shift happens is your safe space for candid conversations and honest reflections that push you to own your story, face the hard truths, and keep moving forward (together).
because at the end of the day, the question isn’t “why did it happen”... it’s “what are you gonna do about it?”
shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective
EP 55 | fear is normal, hiding from it isn’t w/ mary poffenroth, ph.d. + OUR FIRST VISUAL EP🥳
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fear shows up for everyone. it whispers, it paralyzes, it keeps you stuck. in this first visual episode of shift happens, i sit down with mary poffenroth, ph.d. to break down fear, courage, and the emotions we often try to shove aside.
we dive into:
- why fear is a normal, human experience and how to stop shaming it
- the difference between fictional vs. factual fears
- the RAIN method for navigating fear like a pro
- neuro hacks to calm your brain when fear hits
- how personal stories and storytelling can lead to growth
- and why hiding from fear keeps you stuck instead of moving forward
mary’s insights mix science, self-development, and real talk to help you face what’s holding you back and start showing up for yourself. this is your wake-up call to stop hiding, start feeling, and turn fear into momentum.
💡 hit play, watch the visual ep, and let’s get uncomfortable together.
🔗 connect with mary by going to her website marypoffenroth.com and check out her book BRAVE NEW YOU because i'm not a "science" person and i appreciated how she mixes it with storytelling to make it understandable AND relatable. it's something everyone should read.
