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EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 21 MIN

Episode #12: Playing Small is a Choice – Own Your Greatness

from Tell Your Truth! · host Shamika Brown-Upshaw

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re unclear… but because you’re still shrinking? In this episode of 'Tell Your Truth', Shamika Brown-Upshaw discusses the concept of playing small and how it is often a choice driven by fear and societal expectations. The conversation delves into the neuroscience behind our survival instincts, the importance of self-trust, and the need to define success on our own terms. Shamika encourages listeners to take bold actions and affirm their power, emphasizing that true growth comes from moving beyond fear and seeking alignment with one's true self. You’ll learn: How emotional, social, and unfamiliar fears convince you to hide Why your nervous system resists growth (and how to rewire it) The truth about spiritual obedience and quantum alignment What it really means to define success on your own terms How the Soul Goals™ movement was born from a quiet “yes” And most importantly? You’ll be challenged to make one bold move—this week. Because playing small is a choice. And so is showing up fully. Chapters 00:00 The Choice to Play Small 08:43 Reprogramming the Nervous System 14:06 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 19:43 Taking Bold Action and Moving Forward Mentioned in this episode: Book your Soul Goals Clarity Call Grab your Head Game Wraps

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re unclear… but because you’re still shrinking? In this episode of 'Tell Your Truth', Shamika Brown-Upshaw discusses the concept of playing small and how it is often a choice driven by fear and societal expectations. The conversation delves into the neuroscience behind our survival instincts, the importance of self-trust, and the need to define success on our own terms. Shamika encourages listeners to take bold actions and affirm their power, emphasizing that true growth comes from moving beyond fear and seeking alignment with one's true self. You’ll learn: How emotional, social, and unfamiliar fears convince you to hide Why your nervous system resists growth (and how to rewire it) The truth about spiritual obedience and quantum alignment What it really means to define success on your own terms How the Soul Goals™ movement was born from a quiet “yes” And most importantly? You’ll be challenged to make one bold move—this week. Because playing small is a choice. And so is showing up fully. Chapters 00:00 The Choice to Play Small 08:43 Reprogramming the Nervous System 14:06 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 19:43 Taking Bold Action and Moving Forward Mentioned in this episode: Book your Soul Goals Clarity Call Grab your Head Game Wraps

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