On this episode of the Live Less Afraid podcast, your host Michele Jones gets real with you about why we need to embrace fear and failure as opportunities. How we can focus on the journey rather than the goal. Let's focus on the insights gained from these moments, and use them to quiet our inner mean girl and most of all celebrate our courage to keep trying.

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In this episode, I share a story of a friend going through a tough situation, and how we can build resiliency to help us through the tough times in life. I also give you some tips on how you can build your resiliency muscles. I'm talking about gentle reminders on how to be our own best friend, finding your people, and why gratitude matters.

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Join Michele Jones on the Live Less Afraid podcast. Today's episode is now available on YouTube as well. So if you want to watch this episode, go there now. Today's topic is all about over-apologizing why we do it and how to stop doing it and build the confidence and self-esteem to stand tall and show up in our lives!

Join me on a journey of self-discovery where I delve into 'Why We Over-Apologize and How to Find the Confidence to Stop.' As your friendly guide, I'll unravel the mysteries behind those unnecessary sorries and explore the roots of this common habit.

I'll be sharing insights and practical tips drawn from my own life and my coaching experience to help you break free from the sorry cycle. Get ready for a candid conversation, a healthy dose of humor, and a whole lot of empowerment.

Let's transform those apologies into confident expressions and find the courage to show up confidently, owning your decisions, or your right to express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Say goodbye to over-apologizing. Let's dive in together! 🚀✨

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Join Michele Jones on today's episode with her special guest, Cory Rudebusch, a strategic web designer. 3 years ago she completely changed her life. She left a difficult marriage and poured herself into getting coached, launching a business, and showing her kids what real strength and resilience look like. You don't want to miss this one, it's good!

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Join Michele Jones on the podcast today and her special guest, Sara Im. She's an author of the book, "How I survived the killing fields"

She grew up in Cambodia, enjoying a wonderful childhood filled with love from her family. However, when she went to college, the country went through a communist military takeover, and she found herself unable to return home or even make a phone call. Eventually, she ended up in a camp, where she faced the harsh challenges of illnesses like malaria and typhoid. Malnutrition took its toll, and she lost her night vision. Despite these hardships, she persevered for four years until she successfully escaped. Her story is a testament to her incredible strength and resilience. On today's show, she shares her unique faith-filled insights with us.

Takeaways

• Set your intention
• Believe in yourself and don’t give up on yourself
• Never give up hope, keep your focus on the one things that keeps you going
• Keep love in your heart, even when you are in your darkest day, keep love for self and others and remember that someone loves you.
• Remember that’s why we are here, is to connect, love and care for others
• Look for the goodness in others

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Check out her live podcasts with Lea Tran here.

Join Michele Jones on the Live Less Afraid podcast for this deep dive into fear and what being brave really means. Listen to Michaela Paluck shares her story and read excerpts from her forthcoming book, "Be F*ucking Brave".

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Takeaways:

· Without fear you don’t get the chance to be brave

· Bravery isn’t something you have to do or become- it’s just showing up and doing it

· It’s ok to be a scaredy cat.

· It’s not always a big step, it’s a small step towards doing the thing.

· Noticing that sometimes our inner beliefs need some rewiring. That we are worthy and that we get to define who we are.

Join Michele Jones and her special guest Jeanette DuBois as they discuss how they met, their Italy experience, and the lessons they took away from the trip. They also discuss the lessons that unfolded for them when they got home and how those continue to show up in their lives.

During her journey, she discovered this incredible connection to herself and fell back in love with the person she had become. She realized it was an opportunity to let go of the stress, fears, and worries that piled up over the last couple of years, the pandemic, social justice, and global issues. She also realized that many of her lessons were unpacked when she got home over time.

The takeaways are:

• Get back in touch with yourself and love yourself
• Realize that fear is just an emotion and that you can move past it
• The lessons were about acceptance – accepting herself and her life and the world around her

• Embracing excitement about life in spite of the difficult times we experience. (especially grief and the loss of loved ones)
• Allow yourself to get back into life and live it!
• You can still start today, it's not too late.

Links

On FB: https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.e.dubois. Vimeo for Jeanette

Via email: escapefilms@hotmail.com

Her blog post on her trip to Italy

Her Book: Things My Father Never Knew He Taught Me: Seven Lessons From a Life

Dr. Jill Volte Taylor (Jeanette produced this video)

As always, I love hearing from the listeners. If you have questions or want to share your solo travel and friendship stories, feel free to reach out. You could be featured in a future episode.

As we wrap up, remember that solo travel is not just an adventure; it's a journey of self-discovery and building connections that can last a lifetime. Thanks for tuning in to this episode. Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed what you heard, please leave us a review. Safe travels and happy friend-making! 😊

Welcome back to season 4! Join us for an inspiring and transformative episode as we delve into the world of dreams, personal growth, and overcoming fear. In this episode, Michele Jones shares her unique insights and warm, friendly guidance, providing valuable advice and strategies for leaning into your dreams, no matter how big or small. We'll explore how to overcome the fear and uncertainty that often accompany life transitions, and you'll discover the power of their holistic approach to personal growth.

Whether you're an empty nester looking to rediscover your passions or a young adult striving to build a strong foundation for your future, this conversation is filled with wisdom and actionable steps that can empower you to make your dreams a reality.

Tune in and let Michele's welcoming and compassionate wisdom guide you toward embracing change, unlocking your potential, and making your dreams a vibrant part of your everyday life. Subscribe now and start leaning into your dreams today! 🌟