"Feel the fear and do it anyway." You've heard it. You've probably lived it. It sounds empowering — and maybe, for a while, it worked.

But what if always pushing forward isn't a sign of bravery… it's a sign of disconnection?

In this powerful return to the mic, Violetta Znorkowski unpacks the hidden ways fear shapes the decisions, drive, and direction of high-achieving women — especially those who've been praised their whole lives for being capable, strong, and determined. Drawing from a decade of leading outdoor expeditions and a year of personal upheaval, Violetta shares two real-life stories that show what happens when we confuse perceived fear with real danger — and how that misunderstanding creates burnout, performance addiction, and glass ceilings we don't even see.

If you've ever found yourself chasing goals that leave you empty…
If you've ever kept going when your body said stop…
If you're ready to lead from self-trust instead of fear...

This episode is your invitation to pause, rewire, and come home to yourself.

• Why "feel the fear and do it anyway" is actually harmful advice for high-achieving women

• The key difference between protective fear and perceived fear — and how to tell which one is leading you

• How urgency, proving, and perfectionism disconnect you from your inner truth

• A powerful story from Violetta's time leading a mountain expedition — and how one decision reshaped her relationship with fear

• The reflection questions that help you move from reaction to conscious choice

• What it really means to lead yourself from a regulated, embodied place

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