What happens when you stop dimming your light and stop playing small?
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What if the comfort you’re clinging to is the very thing draining your joy? We dig into the quiet habit of playing small—why we do it, how it sneaks into work and relationships, and what happens when you finally decide to show up fully.
In this episode,we map a path from fear to full expression so you can think bigger, speak clearer, and feel more alive.
Along the way, we highlight the hidden costs of shrinking—stress, anxiety, burnout—and the benefits that compound when you stop: confidence that’s earned, opportunities that finally see you, relationships that deepen through truth, and creativity that thrives without constant self-judgment.
You’ll leave with a simple toolkit:
write and challenge your limiting stories,
take daily micro-risks that build courage,
celebrate reps not outcomes,
curate a circle that lifts your standards,
and run a vivid future-self visualization that turns identity into a compass.
If you’re ready to trade approval for alignment and comfort for growth, this conversation is your signal to start.
Follow, share with a friend who needs a gentle push, and drop a comment: what’s the smallest bold step you’ll take today?
💛 Thank you for being here.
If something in this episode spoke to you, I hope you carry it with you — or share it with someone who might need it too.
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🕊️ This is just the beginning.
Take care of your body. Be gentle with your heart. And never forget — your story matters.
Chapters
1. Why We Play Small (00:00:00)
2. Research On Shrinking Ourselves (00:00:55)
3. Personal Turning Point (00:02:01)
4. Icons Who Refused Smallness (00:02:28)
5. The Hidden Costs Of Shrinking (00:03:32)
6. What Changes When You Expand (00:04:43)
7. Future Self Visualization (00:05:44)
8. Practical Steps To Grow Courage (00:06:07)
9. Compounding Small Wins (00:08:42)
10. More Real-World Transformations (00:09:15)
11. Claim Your Power & Closing (00:09:50)
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