Baby Steps and Bonding with Strangers

This week, I'm sharing a story about taking baby steps to get to and through an open water swim when my anxiety was trying very hard to convince me not to. We'll talk about the difference between confidence and courage, why having my husband come with me made all the difference, and how a group of strangers reminded me that people are often kinder and more welcoming than our fears expect them to be--particularly in a new place where we aren't sure if we belong. If you've ever been nervous to try something new, worried you wouldn't fit in, or needed a little help borrowing courage from the people around you, this episode is for you. Sometimes growth doesn't come from giant leaps, sometimes it comes from one small step into the water.