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Why does sharing your work feel so vulnerable even when you want to be seen? In this episode, Ros chats with therapist-turned-coach Anna Holtzman about the nervous system's surprising role in creative confidence. Anna shares how chronic pain and burnout led her to a deeper understanding of fear, and the tools she now uses to help sensitive creatives show up without spiralling. If you’ve ever gone into hiding after hitting post, this conversation will change how you see yourself… and your fear.

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Anna’s Free Workshop - Let Yourself Be Seen https://www.annaholtzman.com/beseen

Anna’s Podcast - How to Trust Yourself: real, raw chats on fear, creativity and healing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-trust-yourself-overcome-imposter-syndrome-feel/id1679033028

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