Fear of being alone, and other Emotional Fears: Why we Sabotage Joy, Love and Connection
Description
BYOLC S1E7 Emotional Fears
Ever feel like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop—even when life is good? Or like you crave connection but secretly fear being fully seen? In Episode 7, we’re pulling emotional fears into the light.
Hosts Bretagne and Anike dive deep into the quiet, powerful fears that don’t come from danger—but from vulnerability, joy, and intimacy. These emotional fears are sneaky. They show up as overthinking, emotional walls, ghosting, people-pleasing, or sabotaging happiness when things finally feel right.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What emotional fears are and how they differ from other types of fear
The psychology behind fears of intimacy, being alone, and being happy
How emotional fears are disguised as logic or self-protection
Real Talk questions that help you spot these fears in your own life
Self-coaching prompts to transform fear into emotional courage
Coach Yourself Segment:
Includes powerful journal prompts and affirmations to help you rewire your relationship with vulnerability, joy, and emotional connection.
Quote:“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate... It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” – Marianne Williamson
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