Description

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I kept it in the archive because it names the tangled, unspoken thoughts that often surface before story work begins, when we’re still sorting through the noise, not yet making meaning.

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This episode is less polished insight, more a naming of what was tangled and unspoken at the time. I share seven things I was afraid to say out loud: fears, opinions, and unresolved thoughts that I hadn’t yet worked through.

Sometimes, before story work can begin, we need to pause and simply notice what we’re carrying.

If you’re sitting in that space too, I hope this offers a sense of recognition and relief.

Topics Covered

• A critique of how vulnerability is often used as a branding tool
• Fear of failure and comparison to past success
• A raw admission about religion, death, and the fear of “getting it wrong”
• Feelings of guilt and disconnection in motherhood
• Navigating time scarcity, partnership stress, and life logistics
• Owning discomfort around pet ownership and public judgment
• A tension between women’s empowerment spaces and the inclusion of men
• Why expressing fear and confusion can still be part of meaningful connection

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→ dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-podcast-archive