#480 The Fear Prison We Build For Ourselves

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Sep 22, 2025

Explore the subtle fear loops that trap us in comfort zones, even when we crave more. Discover how small fears can create a self-limiting prison and why growth necessitates stepping into discomfort. Learn the power of taking imperfect action to build momentum and how tackling minor discomforts can raise your standards. Small leaps can pave the way to overcoming bigger fears. Get ready to challenge the boundaries you've set for yourself and unlock your potential!

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INSIGHT

Boundary Conditions Build A Fear Prison

Our subconscious builds 'boundary conditions' of identity, beliefs and values that constrain behavior.
These boundaries create a self-made 'fear prison' where we repeatedly bounce off our comfort zone.

INSIGHT

Resistance Triggers Automatic Return To Safety

When we hit resistance the hind brain triggers fight, flight, freeze or fawn and returns us to known territory.
That automatic story-making redirects us away from growth and keeps us cramped inside familiar patterns.

ANECDOTE

‘I Can’t Be Bothered’ Masks Deeper Fear

Emma shares her habitual phrase "I can't be bothered" as a disguised fear that prevents action.
She reveals that avoidance often masks worry about how actions will be received by others.

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