EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 20 MIN
S6 EP28: Fear vs Excitement: Why Your Body Can’t Tell the Difference
from RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Conversations on the Psychology of Addiction, Behaviour & High Performance · host Vicky Midwood - Human Performance Strategist
Fear stops more people than failure ever will.But what if fear isn’t actually the problem?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explore a powerful reframe I discovered during a spin workout:FEAR = Feel Excited And Raring To GoBecause inside the body, fear and excitement are almost identical.Your heart rate increases.Adrenaline rises.Your nervous system activates.The difference isn’t the biology.It’s the meaning you attach to it.In this episode I share:• Why fear and excitement trigger the same nervous system response• How stress can make us misread activation as danger• Why high performers often become paralysed by the need to make the “right” decision• How fear can actually signal growth, expansion and opportunity• Why the most successful people move forward despite fearI also share a personal story about the intense stress I experienced before suffering a heart attack and how that moment forced me to completely rethink the way I interpreted fear.Because high performance isn’t about eliminating fear.It’s about learning how to use it.Vicky xx🎙️ About RAW CHATTERRAW CHATTER explores the psychology of addiction, resilience, health and high performance with honest conversations about the behaviours people hide behind success.📌 Connect with Vicky MidwoodIntegrative Health Coach | Human Health Optimiser | Addiction EliminatorWebsite:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/
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