#4.The power of feeling the fear and doing it anyway: lessons from parkour with Julie Angel

Fear is an innate survival instinct that is in fact essential for our well-being. Early experiences and societal norms shape our perception of fear. My guest today, Julie Angel was invited to challenge her own fears on the other side of her camera, by trying out the parkour skills she had been filming. She soon realised it was helping her to confront and overcome her fears by reimagining their environment and developing physical and mental strength.  In this conversation we discuss the part emotional has to play in movement; how fear can impact our ability to explore and connect with our own bodies and conversely how emotions such as fear, excitement, and joy are all part of our experience to be embraced.  Julie shares her insights on how to analyse and work with fear, including setting small goals, and celebrating effort, the role of supportive partners and the power of visualisation.  I hope you enjoy this in depth conversation, with the main takeaway being the importance of making friends with fear and to embrace your journey of self-discovery through movement. If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show by pressing Follow & giving a Rating.