Courage Isn’t What You Think It Is | Why Vulnerability Is the Real Strength

For most of my life, I thought courage meant doing scary things.Big risks. Big moments. Pushing limits.But I’ve been avoiding something much harder: Vulnerability.In this solo episode, I unpack how growing up as “the strong one” shaped my identity, my relationships, and the way I showed up in the world. From my brother’s struggles with addiction, to the pressure of always being seen as the one who has it together, to building a version of myself on social media that only showed the wins.And how that came at a cost.In this episode I touch on:The hidden pressure of being “the strong one”How avoiding vulnerability blocks real connectionThe role social media plays in reinforcing false identitiesHow Vibe Ride became a space that pushed me into real expressionWhy leadership requires going first with vulnerabilityRedefining courage as the willingness to be seenThis is a reflection on identity, community, and what it actually means to live honestly.If you’ve ever felt like you have to hold it together… this one’s for you.Follow Keep PushingInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/keeppushingpodcast/⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuWmmT-3aLBe5jmH0o99GlzgR8owdyiht