Living Embodied: Who I Am When Fear Doesn't Run Me (Even When It Tries)

💬 Got something to share? Text or voice note meI came back from vacation proud — 30 Hard complete, explant anniversary celebrated, the documentary released, Patreon launched. I thought I'd done the work. Then fear came back, bigger and louder than before, and I almost missed it because I was too busy thinking I was past it.In this episode, I get real about what happened when I sat at my altar the Wednesday after vacation and felt a wave of fear and doubt I couldn't explain — and why that moment became the start of a deeper lesson than the 30 Hard ever taught me. I talk about the difference between meditating to escape and meditating with intention, what it means to be "mechanical" in your spiritual practice versus truly present in it, and the candle that took three tries to light and what it revealed about my foundation being tested. This episode kicks off next month's series on fear versus faith, and it's a reminder that fear returning isn't failure — it's growth.We talk about:What happened when fear showed up unexpectedly after a season of big winsThe difference between spiritual bypassing and doing the real workMeditating with intention to understand, not to escapeThe three-try candle and what each attempt revealedWhy feeling drained after big work is a sign of growth, not failureWhat it means to be a warrior with fear, not past itIf you've ever done the work, felt proud of your growth, and then had fear knock you right back down — this episode is for you.In This EpisodeGrounding practice — breath and affirmation: "I feel fear. I don't let it stop me."Coming back from vacation "fixed" — and why fear returned anywayThe altar moment — sitting with unexplained fear and doubtSpiritual bypassing vs. the real work — meditating with intention instead of checking a boxThe three-try candle — foundation, fear, doubt, and lighting it anywayLiving Embodied — feeling fear, sitting with it, asking what it's protecting you from, and moving anywayIntroducing next month's series: Fear vs. FaithClosing affirmations — "I am not past fear. I am a warrior with fear."Resources & Links🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com📺 The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube — subscribe for behind-the-scenes content and Flashback Fridays📩 Something in today's episode hit home? Text or leave a voice note using the link in the show notesThis episode is brought to you by Golie, Ashwagandha Gummies, and Elevate Me Self-Discovery — partners in nervous system support and spiritual practice.Connect with NyomiInstagram / TikTok: @theseasonofsellovepodcastFacebook: theseasonofselfloveTags / Keywordsfear and faith, spiritual bypassing, self-love podcast, mindset Monday, embodied living, meditation with intention, altar work, spiritual growth, warrior mindset, inner work, Nyomi Banks, Season of Self Love, nervous system support, personal transformationElevate Me: Self Discovery App4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling. Goli Ashwagandha GummiesDaily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!---## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!---## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APPReady to go deeper with guided support?**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com---## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCESAll links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.---## 🙏 CLOSINGBe good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.Love yourself first so you can love others well.**Have a good one.** 💜---...