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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 12 MIN

42: Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence

from Build Strong Women Podcast · host Laura Orlando

Send a textIn this episode of the Build Strong Women Podcast, I’m talking about one of the biggest roadblocks that keeps women from becoming who they’re meant to be — fear. Whether it shows up as overthinking, procrastination, people-pleasing, or playing small, fear has a sneaky way of keeping us stuck in our comfort zones.But here’s the truth: confidence isn’t the absence of fear — it’s learning to take action with fear. I’ll share how fear really works, why it holds us back, and four practical tools to help you move through it with courage and clarity. You’ll also hear a personal story about a time I almost let fear win, and how choosing bravery instead changed everything.If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to take the next step, or worried about what people might think, this episode will give you the mindset shift and motivation to take action anyway.Links & Resources: 👉 Grab the free Follow Through Starter Kit 👉 Grab the free Happy Habits Guidebook to build your life around what matters most!👉 Want help staying consistent? Check out the Promise Journal👉 Let’s connect on Instagram: @graciousadventures 👉 Sign up for Laura's weekly email: https://gracious-adventures.myflodesk.com/podcast Loved this episode? Here’s how to support the show: ✨ Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me!

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