Ep 83 When Fear Feels Like Fire: How to Stay With Yourself Instead of Burning It All Down

Ever had a moment where everything felt fine… until it wasn’t?In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about an emotional blow-up with my husband—how it unfolded, what it triggered, and what it taught me about fear, shame, and self-protection.This isn't just a story about relationships. It’s a mirror for what so many of us experience in business, creativity, and visibility:That moment when a hidden landmine gets tripped, and before we even know we’re in a fear response, we’ve shut down, disappeared, or lit a match to something we care about.I talk about:The shame spiral that follows emotional triggersThe old pattern of blowing up and walking awayHow these same dynamics show up in creative and professional lifeThe mind-body tools that help me stay with myself and rebuild connectionWhy this is the exact work I do with my 1:1 coaching clientsIf you’ve ever ghosted your own dreams after a hit of self-doubt, or found yourself in a freeze state without knowing why—this episode will speak to you.And if you’re ready to move through fear without burning out or abandoning yourself…→ Download the free workshop Let Yourself Be Seen: www.annaholtzman.com/beseen→  Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching here: www.annaholtzman.comSpots open this September and waitlisters get first dibs.