EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 19 MIN
The Two Fears We’re Born With and How Every Other Fear Is Created
from Freedom From The Desk · host Nicola Brunton
In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Two Fears We’re Born With and How Every Other Fear Is CreatedIn this episode, we talk about fear and how humans are born with only two natural fears?The fear of falling and the fear of loud noises.Every other fear we experience as adults, fear of failure, judgement, success, visibility, change is learned!Which means… it can be unlearned.I explore the basic psychology behind our fears, the classic studies that proved which fears are innate, and how the rest are shaped by experiences, stories, and conditioning throughout our lives._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk
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In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Two Fears We’re Born With and How Every Other Fear Is CreatedIn this episode, we talk about fear and how humans are born with only two natural fears?The fear of falling and the fear of loud noises.Every other fear we experience as adults, fear of failure, judgement, success, visibility, change is learned!Which means… it can be unlearned.I explore the basic psychology behind our fears, the classic studies that proved which fears are innate, and how the rest are shaped by experiences, stories, and conditioning throughout our lives._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk
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