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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ep: 106: Summer Growth Series – Fear Is Not the Boss of You

from The Fill up to Spill out Podcast · host Allison Smith

Fear keeps so many of us stuck—stuck in our comfort zones, stuck playing small, and stuck waiting until we feel “ready.” In this week’s Summer Growth Series, I’m sharing lessons from Fear Is Not the Boss of You by Jennifer Allwood and why courage always comes before confidence.In this episode, we talk about why confidence is built by taking action, how doing hard things changes who you become, and the many ways running has given me the courage to pursue bigger dreams—from marathons to podcasting, writing books, and stepping outside my comfort zone.If fear has been holding you back from taking the next step toward a goal, this episode is your reminder that you were made for more. Don’t let fear be the boss of you.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why courage comes before confidenceHow fear keeps us comfortable—but also keeps us stuckThe life-changing power of doing hard thingsHow running has built confidence that extends far beyond the finish lineA simple mindset shift to help you take your next brave stepLinks & Resources:⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancerhttps://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠⭐️ My BODi affiliate link https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1Use code ALLISONS8BODI to save an extra 15%⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram!https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrIf you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life!Thanks for listening!~Allison 

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