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Episode 11: Fear, Truth & Advice to Our Younger Selves 

In this episode, Steph & Jay tackle three big themes: fear—how it protects us, when it holds us back, and how to move anyway (from Steph’s workshop launch to Jay’s entrepreneurial lens); truth—why algorithms and social media erode trust and how to practice real verification; and advice to our younger selves—choose respectful relationships, build confidence and authenticity, and prioritize health. They wrap with a playful rapid-fire on packing quirks, over hyped trends, and NYC’s questionable sunglasses. 

Topics Covered 

• Fear & failure: growth vs. paralysis 
• Anxiety today: cortisol, social media, “what if” spiral 
• Steph’s workshops: feeling fear, doing it anyway 
• Truth: why verification matters 
• Misinformation: trust, algorithms, credibility gaps 
• Advice to younger selves: relationships, authenticity, health 
• Rapid-fire: style choices, packing quirks, protein trends, and NYC sunglasses 

A thoughtful, candid episode about fear, truth, and growth—served with the humor and honesty you expect from Pickles & Pasta.