We talk with Patrick Coogan about conquering fears and finding inspiration in everyday life. Patrick shares how his parents shaped his values, explains that fear stands for False Expectations Appearing Real, and discusses how social interaction through basketball keeps him grounded and motivated. He also opens up about his anti-drinking philosophy, the importance of moving your body, and why he chooses positive communication over negativity.

Week 7 Workbook → https://www.effyourfears.com/free-workbook

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Good news: the original fear is quieter. It's not gone, but quieter. Ashley has done things in seven weeks that she genuinely couldn't have done in week one. News: three new fears moved in immediately. Apparently, that's what growth looks like. 🙃

Week 7: EXPAND.

In this episode:

📈 Why fear doesn't go away as you grow — it just gets more interesting

✏️ The exercise that scared Ashley most this week: writing the life she actually wants (no ceiling)

🚫 The no she finally said — and what happened after

🧠 Fear at a higher altitude: what it means when your fears are more sophisticated than when you started

💬 The 6-month commitment and why telling someone makes it real

Every level up comes with new fears. That's not a threat. That's a sign.

Week 7 Workbook → https://www.effyourfears.com/free-workbook

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Facing Fear: How to Let Your Best Case Scenario Guide Your Decisions. Ashley Monique Menard chats with Prabhjot PJ Singh about where she finds strength, she also defines what ‘cringe’ and ‘the ick’ mean to younger generations, and then dive into how to tackle fear in life. PJ shares their approach to overcoming fear by first recognizing when it’s influencing your decisions, then examining the worst-case scenario (which is usually not as bad as you think), and finally letting the best-case scenario be your decision-maker instead.Thank you Leah Keele!

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We talk with Emily and Diedrah about what inspires us, how we handle fear in our daily lives, and modern slang terms like the ick and cringe. We discuss the importance of building courage as a muscle, share stories about mentoring and helping others, and explore the power of grace, empathy, and self-acceptance. Our guests leave us with valuable advice about not judging ourselves or others, and how letting go of perfectionism helps us move forward.

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We talk to Sarah from Chicago about how she overcomes fear by putting things into perspective and celebrating how far she’s come. We discuss her decompression methods like walking, exercising, and needlepointing, and learn about the person who inspires her most—her mom, Liao, who built an amazing life from limited resources.

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Overcoming Fear Through Art and Action

We talk with Lucia and Bella about the people who inspire them—from Frida Kahlo’s transformative art to the strength of hardworking mothers. We explore what it means to embrace authenticity, share our favorite ways to lift our spirits through food and laughter, and discuss how to conquer our fears by creating art and taking bold action.

Check out the free Eff Your Fears workbook at https://www.effyourfears.com/free-workbook

Nobody prepares you for the Tuesday after the breakthrough. The breakthrough is great. And then it's Tuesday. The feeling is gone, the habit isn't formed yet, and the old patterns are right there waiting. This episode is about that Tuesday. 📅

Week 6: SUSTAIN THE MOMENTUM.

In this episode:

📍 The gap between inspiration and habit — and who you are when you're in it

🔄 What Ashley actually did on her Tuesday (it was not cinematic)

😬 The new fear that showed up after the original one quieted

👁️ The spotlight effect: why fear of judgment is mostly a projection

🧡 The people in Ashley's corner — and why witness matters

Brave once is an event. Brave daily is a life.

Week 6 Workbook → https://www.effyourfears.com/free-workbook

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Ashley did the thing she'd been building toward for five weeks. She was scared the whole time. The world didn't end. And what actually happened on the other side is not what fear said it would be — it's something more useful than a perfect success story. 🎯

Week 5: TAKE ACTION. The week the preparation ends and the doing begins.

In this episode:

🚫 Perfectionism is fear in a better outfit — and the question that finally moved Ashley

👁️ Why visibility is service, not vanity

🙋 The thing you haven't asked for — and the honest worst-case scenario

😤 What "doing it scared" actually looks and feels like in real life

🎙️ The specific thing Ashley did, what happened, and why it wasn't what fear predicted

There is no amount of preparation that will make you feel ready. Ready comes from doing.

Week 5 Workbook → https://www.effyourfears.com/free-workbook

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