163. Stretching without Snapping

In this episode of The Aligned Expansion Series, I’m talking about the art of stretching yourself without snapping—growing your capacity while keeping your nervous system grounded and supported. I share a recent real-life stretch: saying yes to a local newspaper interview that brought up nerves, the fear of rejection, and my deep-rooted fear of being misunderstood. But on the other side of that stretch? A double rainbow… and the reminder that the benefits of expansion often outweigh the risks.

I dive into how I approach risk-taking, why being willing to fail is essential for entrepreneurs, and how I personally recognize the difference between a healthy stretch and pushing myself into dysregulation. This episode is your permission slip to take aligned risks, feel your feelings, and grow your capacity one courageous step at a time.

✨ In this episode:

• How to stretch outside your comfort zone without overwhelming your nervous system

• My personal story about being interviewed for the local paper

• Why “I’m willing to risk failure” is one of my core entrepreneurial mindsets

• What healthy expansion feels like (and what snapping feels like)

• How I take aligned action while letting go of the outcome

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