23. Putting Fear In The Passenger Seat

Fear isn’t the enemy — but when fear takes the driver’s seat, it distorts how we see the world and each other. In this episode, Angela and Deanna explore what it looks like to put fear back in its proper place and allow our values to guide our responses instead of our reactions.Together they unpack practical ways to identify the fears shaping our behavior, reconnect with grounded trust, and cultivate courage rooted in compassion, dignity, and love. Because the goal has always been the same: not winning arguments, but moving toward wholeness — within ourselves and within our communities.Timestamps00:00 – When fear drives our culture01:24 – Reflecting on a week of unpacking fear04:31 – The “fear in the passenger seat” analogy07:35 – Reaction vs. response11:30 – Why trust is the antidote to fear18:00 – Practical exercises for identifying fear30:20 – Humanizing questions before debating32:33 – A guided reflection practiceShow Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLineThe Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.SocialsWebsite: themorningshare.comInstagram: @themorningsharepodSubstack: themorningshare.substack.com