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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 8M

17. Bold Moves, Quiet Doubt

from No Bras Required · host Meghan Retseck & Patti Johnston

This episode hits right in the gut, in the best way. Patti and Meghan are talking about living boldly, not because the fear goes away, but because you learn how to live with it. This is not a "just be confident" episode. This is a real conversation about self-doubt, fear, people-pleasing, hard decisions, and why waiting to feel ready is usually what keeps us stuck. They dig into why women are taught to play small, how fear shows up in business and parenting, and why some of the hardest decisions end up being the ones we regret not making sooner. From setting boundaries, letting people go, raising resilient kids, and redefining what success actually looks like, this episode is packed with perspective, laughs, and a few "oh wow, that's me" moments. If you've been sitting on a decision because it feels uncomfortable, not impossible, this one's for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why fear never fully goes away, and why that's okay The difference between being nice and being kind How women are conditioned to play small, and how to stop Making hard decisions in business and parenting Teaching kids that failure is part of growth Why clarity only comes after action Redefining success on your own terms ✨ This month's challenge: What bold choice are you avoiding because it's uncomfortable, not impossible? Come tell us. Comment, message, or DM us. We're building the No Bras Required community, and we want you in it.

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