Today we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home not just for me, but for so many entrepreneurs out there.

We’re talking about fear.

Specifically, how fear can secretly (or not-so-secretly) steer your business decisions, slow down your growth, and keep you from reaching your full potential.

And honestly? This is the perfect episode to kick off after rebranding because, let’s be real, getting back into podcasting after a break felt really intimidating for me. Even after 12 years of being in and out of this space, fear still crept in.

But here I am, doing it anyway, ripping off the Band-Aid! And that’s exactly what I want for you, too; to recognize where fear is holding you back and to take bold, aligned action anyway.

In this episode, we’ll explore the sneaky ways fear shows up in your business (spoiler alert: it’s not always obvious), how to recognize it, and what you can do to stop letting it drive the bus.

From procrastination to perfectionism, from over-researching to hiding behind busy work—I’ve been there, and I’m sharing my personal journey with you. Plus, I’ll walk you through some of the most powerful shifts I’ve made that helped me stop overthinking and start moving forward with confidence.

[0:00] – Why relaunching The Nourished CEO Podcast felt scary even after 12 years of podcasting experience.

[3:10] – How fear masks itself as procrastination—and why it delayed this podcast for years.

[4:09] – The double-edged sword of perfectionism and how it slows your progress.

[7:19] – Over-researching: when gathering more info keeps you stuck.

[9:10] – The sneaky role of busy work (and how even program creation can be fear-based avoidance).

[10:42] – Common fear-driven decisions like resisting niching down, hiring, launching, or investing in your business.

[17:04] – How to build self-trust so you can move past fear and grow your business with confidence.

[21:18] – Why waiting for confidence is a trap—and how to create it through aligned action and reframing.

• DM me on Instagram: @lauraschoenfeldrd – I’d love to hear your thoughts and what resonated with you in this episode!

Thank you so much for joining me for this vulnerable (but hopefully empowering!) conversation.

If this episode helped you recognize your own fear patterns or gave you that little nudge you needed to take action, please leave a five-star review!

It helps more entrepreneurs like you find The Nourished CEO Podcast and get the inspiration they need to show up fully in their businesses.

And as always, I can’t wait to connect with you again next time! Until then, keep taking action—even if it feels a little scary.

See you soon! 💛