#37 Challenging Fear and Doing It Anyway: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck

#37 Challenging Fear and Doing It Anyway: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck

Ep 37 Challenging Fear and Doing It Anyway: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck Fear can feel like a warning sign, but often it's simply a sign that you're stepping into something new. In this episode, I share why fear doesn't have to be the thing that stops you from moving forward. Whether you're starting a business, making a life change, speaking up, or taking a leap you've been putting off, growth rarely waits for confidence to arrive first. In this episode: • Why fear is a normal part of growth and expansion • The mistake of waiting until you feel "ready" • How fear and excitement often show up together • What I've learned from doing uncomfortable things anyway • A simple mindset shift that can help you move forward despite uncertainty Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Purposely Peaceful 00:21 Fear and Readiness 00:39 Shy but Showing Up 02:36 College Exposure Therapy 04:11 Discomfort vs Danger 04:37 Starting the Podcast 07:10 Social Media Scaries 08:55 Impact Over Comfort 10:17 Fear as Growth Cost 12:36 Do It Anyway 13:30 Final Encouragement ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @purposely.peaceful [https://instagram.com/jess_riverak] Tik Tok→ @purposely.peaceful Facebook→ Purposely Peaceful [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590337989678&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr] Youtube→ Purposely Peaceful [https://youtube.com/@purposelypeaceful?si=CNXQibKInFp2RlZ-] Website → purposelypeaceful.com [http://purposelypeaceful.com] If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate and review it. Your feedback helps me continue to grow and reach more people who need this message! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.

#36 Not Everyone Deserves Access to You

Ep 36 Not Everyone Deserves Access to You Relationships have the power to bring us incredible peace- or quietly steal it from us. In this episode, I'm reflecting on some of the relationship lessons I've learned through friendships, family, and marriage, and why one realization completely changed the way I think about boundaries and connection. In this episode, we'll explore: • Why relationships have such a powerful impact on our peace • The difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships • How to recognize when something doesn't feel right • Why boundaries are an important part of self-respect • A simple shift that changed the way I choose who gets access to my life In this episode we discuss: 00:00 Welcome Back Update 00:38 Relationships Shape Peace 01:50 Lessons From Unhealthy Love 02:49 Friendship Red Flags 04:44 Boundaries Not Access 06:47 Check In With Yourself 07:27 Traits Of Healthy Bonds 09:30 Protect Your Peace 10:47 Invest Or Create Distance 11:50 Find Your People 12:57 Closing Thoughts ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @purposely.peaceful [https://instagram.com/jess_riverak] Tik Tok→ @purposely.peaceful Facebook→ Purposely Peaceful [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590337989678&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr] Youtube→ Purposely Peaceful [https://youtube.com/@purposelypeaceful?si=CNXQibKInFp2RlZ-] Website → purposelypeaceful.com [http://purposelypeaceful.com] If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate and review it. Your feedback helps me continue to grow and reach more people who need this message! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.

#35 When Worry Becomes Your Personality

When Worry Becomes Your Personality When worry becomes your normal, it can quietly start to feel like part of your personality. In this episode, we explore how chronic worry, emotional overwhelm, and overthinking can slowly rob us of our peace without us even realizing it. I share a simple but powerful mental shift that helped me stop carrying emotional weight that didn’t belong to me while still remaining compassionate and deeply caring. If you constantly feel mentally “on,” emotionally responsible for everyone, or struggle to turn your mind off, this episode will help you better understand your worry and begin creating healthier emotional boundaries without losing your heart. In this episode we discuss: * When worry starts feeling normal * The connection between stress, anxiety, and emotional overload * Why compassionate people tend to carry too much * The difference between caring and carrying * Creating emotional “holding spaces” * How visualization can help reduce emotional overwhelm * Learning to protect your peace without shutting down emotionally ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @jess_riverak [https://instagram.com/jess_riverak] Website → purposelypeaceful.com [http://purposelypeaceful.com] If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate and review it. Your feedback helps me continue to grow and reach more people who need this message! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.

#34 The Wall You Hit Before Everything Changes

EP 34: The Wall You Hit Before Everything Changes Have you ever worked so hard for something, only to hit a point where you feel stuck, tired, and start questioning everything? In this episode, I talk about that moment—the wall. The place where growth doesn’t feel like progress, it feels like resistance. I share my own experience of moving through different seasons of pressure and the realization that maybe it never left… it just changed. What if feeling stuck isn’t failure? What if it’s the moment right before everything shifts? What we explore: * Why feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re off track * The difference between survival pressure and growth pressure * How your subconscious might be guiding you without you realizing it * Why inner peace doesn’t mean avoiding hard things * Reframing the moments where you want to quit * ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @jess_riverak [https://instagram.com/jess_riverak] Website → purposelypeaceful.com [http://purposelypeaceful.com] If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate and review it. Your feedback helps me continue to grow and reach more people who need this message! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.

#33 Life’s Too Short to Do What Somebody Else Wants

EP 33: Life’s Too Short to Do What Somebody Else Wants In this episode, I explore why so many of us stay stuck in careers, relationships, and identities that no longer align. I share my own experience with burnout and a toxic work environment, and break down how conditioning, fear, and familiarity can keep us from choosing something different. This conversation is about recognizing when something isn’t working anymore, listening to your body, and having the courage to choose a path that actually feels like you. Key Takeaways * Familiar doesn’t always mean safe * Burnout can be a sign something needs to change * You’re allowed to choose a different path Timestamp: 00:21 Trapped by Shoulds 01:49 When Life Stops Working 02:46 Toxic Job Wakeup Call 06:21 Choosing to Leave Anyway 09:36 Aftermath and Burnout 11:16 Familiar Is Not Safe 12:07 Identity Beyond Therapist 14:04 Fork in the Road Choices 15:48 Closing Closing Thought Life is too short to do what somebody else wants. ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @jess_riverak [https://instagram.com/jess_riverak] Website → purposelypeaceful.com [http://purposelypeaceful.com] If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate and review it. Your feedback helps me continue to grow and reach more people who need this message! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.