In this episode, I share:

• What it's been like to return to dance as a beginner
• How childhood trauma wired me to be hyper-vigilant about making mistakes
• The fear response that gets activated when I feel "behind" or not good enough
• The real-time reframe I practiced while dancing and failing
• Replacing self-criticism with self-kindness
• Why doing scary things on purpose builds grounded confidence
• What I've gained from letting myself be seen while still learning

This conversation is about choosing growth over image, embodiment over perfection, and joy over control.

If you've been craving expansion but feel afraid to start from zero, this episode will meet you there.

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