Fear isn’t the enemy—it’s information. In this episode of Do It Already, mindset and neuroscience meet as host Paige Herrmann breaks down how fear, resistance, and anxiety are actually biological signals guiding you toward growth, purpose, and alignment. Discover how to reprogram your nervous system, transform fear into excitement, and use the science of neuroplasticity and emotional regulation to stop letting panic make your decisions.

You’ll learn how to shift your mindset around fear, understand the body’s fear response, and apply practical tools for emotional resilience and self-improvement. Drawing on insights from Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, and leading neuroscience research, Paige shows that fear and excitement are the same energy—your interpretation decides your future.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why fear and excitement feel the same in your body

• How your brain confuses change with danger

• The science of turning resistance into growth

• Practical tools to regulate fear in real time

• How leaders like Oprah and Steve Jobs used fear to fuel their evolution

  
  

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Show Resources:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inviting-monkey-tea/201812/fear-false-evidence-appearing-real
• https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/fear-happiness-and-sadness-share-common-neural-building-blocks.html?
• https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/oprah-winfrey-says-overcoming-your-biggest-obstacles-comes-down-to-asking-2-simple-questions.html
• https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/the-best-advice-steve-jobs-ever-gave/362596