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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 35 MIN

The Power & Discomfort of Letting Yourself Be Seen

from The Soft Way · host Rachael Ebanks-Gold

There are moments in life when something in us wants to step forward.To share an idea.To express a feeling.To start a new project.And yet, alongside that desire, there may be fear.In this episode, I explore the tension between these two energies: the part of us that longs to play, express, and expand, and the part that wants to protect us from discomfort, rejection, and uncertainty.We explore:Why visibility can feel so uncomfortableThe tension between expression and self-protectionFear of rejection, judgement, and getting it wrongWhat creating this podcast has taught meThe freedom that can emerge when we stop listening only to fearHonouring both our need for safety and our desire to fully live✧ Questions to Reflect OnWhat am I being invited to step forward into at this time?Why is this important to me?With warmth,RachaelP.S. If you have questions, comments or suggestions - feel free to email me at [email protected]***If this episode resonated with you, could you please leave a rating? ❤️How to do it...⭐ On Apple Podcasts (iPhone/iPad): open the show page, scroll to the bottom, where it says Ratings & Reviews, and tap the stars.⭐ On Spotify: open the show page and tap the ⭐ rating under the title.Thank you for helping The Soft Way grow! 🌿OTHER WAYS TO CONNECTJoin my email list: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/newsletterListen to my audio tracks on Insight Timer. 

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There are moments in life when something in us wants to step forward. To share an idea. To express a feeling. To start a new project. And yet, alongside that desire, there may be fear. In this episode, I explore the tension between these two energies: the part of us that longs to play, express, and expand, and the part that wants to protect us from discomfort, rejection, and uncertainty. We explore: Why visibility can feel so uncomfortableThe tension between expression and self-protectionFear...

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