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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 18 MIN

The Days You Fake It (And Why Showing Up Still Works)

from The Nucking Futz Podcast: real life . real laughs . real talk · host Nucking Futz

Some days you are confident. Some days you are exhausted. And some days you show up anyway. In this episode, Melissa and Donna get real about the days you don’t feel “on,” but still have to walk into the room …open houses, arenas, conferences, networking events, real life. We talk about fake it days vs. just getting through, why action changes your energy, introvert vs. extrovert confusion, and how being around people can either drain you or completely fill your cup. From anxiety before big crowds, to why one on one feels safer than the spotlight, to how preparation (and just going) can quiet the spiral. This is an honest conversation about momentum, energy, and doing the thing even when you don’t feel ready. If you have ever thought, “I don’t have it in me today,” this one’s for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Some days you are confident. Some days you are exhausted. And some days you show up anyway. In this episode, Melissa and Donna get real about the days you don’t feel “on,” but still have to walk into the room …open houses, arenas, conferences, networking events, real life. We talk about fake it days vs. just getting through, why action changes your energy, introvert vs. extrovert confusion, and how being around people can either drain you or completely fill your cup. From anxiety before big crowds, to why one on one feels safer than the spotlight, to how preparation (and just going) can quiet the spiral. This is an honest conversation about momentum, energy, and doing the thing even when you don’t feel ready. If you have ever thought, “I don’t have it in me today,” this one’s for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

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Some days you are confident. Some days you are exhausted. And some days you show up anyway. In this episode, Melissa and Donna get real about the days you don’t feel “on,” but still have to walk into the room …open houses, arenas, conferences,...

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