98: Becky Farrar in the hot seat

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Becky Farrar to talk about fear, perfectionism, identity, and what it actually takes to move forward when your nervous system wants safety more than growth.Becky shares the moment she dropped out of dance college at 18 because of self-doubt, and how years later she found herself facing fear all over again while expanding beyond the dance studio she built. We talk about the difference between staying safe and truly living, why people overthink themselves into paralysis, and how fear often shows up right before expansion.This conversation dives into Becky’s framework for moving through fear, the power of “future self” identity, and why small consistent actions matter more than giant emotional leaps.If you’ve been stuck waiting to feel “ready,” this episode is your sign that ready is a decision—not a feeling.Becky Farrar a personal development speaker and is the creator of The FEAR Theory™ known for changing the way people understand fear. After 21 years building an award-winning dance academy focused on developing confidence from the inside out, she now speaks and works with individuals, schools, and organisations on how to respond to fear as identity evolves.Her work centres on a simple but powerful shift: fear isn’t a stop sign - it’s a doorway to expansion. Through her approach to self-leadership, Becky helps people move through self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism and pressure, so they can make decisions that actually reflect who they’re becoming.She’s known for her real, relatable way of speaking - translating internal experiences into clear, usable insight and for helping people trust themselves before the evidence exists.Her core message: you don’t need to get rid of fear to move forward - you just need to learn how to lead yourself in its presence.Instagram @beckyfarrar1Website www.beckyfarrar.com (currently under construction).I also have a link for journal prompts, meditations and affirmations if I could share those too. These help people implement the things I talk about?