DiscoverBody-Led Business for Female FoundersEpisode: 148: What The Fear of Failure Actually Is
Episode: 148: What The Fear of Failure Actually Is

Episode: 148: What The Fear of Failure Actually Is

Update: 2025-09-23
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Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the fear of failure and how it often leads to self-sabotage, particularly in the context of wellness and health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in these patterns and reframing past attempts at health as learning experiences rather than failures. The conversation explores the freeze response, especially in women, and how it can hinder progress. Melissa advocates for compassion over criticism, the significance of taking baby steps, and building sustainable habits. She also addresses the fear of success and the need for a supportive environment to foster growth and healing.


Keywords
fear of failure, self-sabotage, nervous system, wellness, Mindfully Well, emotional body, freeze response, compassion, baby steps, sustainable habits


Chapters
00:00 Understanding Fear of Failure
02:36 Reframing Failure as Learning
05:18 The Freeze Response in Women
08:27 Taking Baby Steps Towards Change
11:00 The Importance of Self-Compassion
13:44 Building Sustainable Habits
15:54 Navigating Success and Maintenance
16:33 Using a Compass Instead of a Map
19:17 Creating a Safe Environment for Change

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Episode: 148: What The Fear of Failure Actually Is

Episode: 148: What The Fear of Failure Actually Is

Melissa Eich