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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 8 MIN

BEFRIENDING FEAR: Why fear might know your deepest desires.

from BRAINTED with Laura Ekes · host Laura Ekes

Heyyy there!❓What if fear speaks up exactly when you’re getting closer to what you want? In this episode, I revisit a book that quietly found me twice in life: My Friend Fear by Meera Lee Patel. Rereading it made me realize how much my relationship with fear has changed — and how differently I understand it today.We explore the idea that fear might not be the enemy we’ve been taught to fight, but a signal pointing toward growth, desire, and change. From inherited fears and scarcity thinking to imposter syndrome and the quiet background anxiety many of us carry, this episode reflects on how fear forms and why learning to listen to it can feel both uncomfortable and freeing.Don’t forget to #staybrainted 💜Inspiration:📖 My Friend Fear — Meera Lee Patel

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