In this intimate conversation, Dr. Sherry Walling explores our relationship with fear and why it is not something to override or dismiss.

Drawing from both psychology and her experience as a circus aerialist, Dr. Sherry explains how fear functions as a warning system in the body signaling potential danger, asking us to slow down, and inviting attention.

Rather than treating fear as a weakness or obstacle, this conversation reframes fear as information, a signal worth listening to.

This episode is an invitation to develop a more mature relationship with fear, one that allows it to inform decisions, clarify priorities, and protect what matters most, without letting it run the show.

• Why fear is often misunderstood as weakness instead of wisdom

• The difference between listening to fear and letting fear run the show

• Why emotional fears (shame, failure, rejection) deserve attention, not avoidance

• The role of fear in helping us prioritise what truly matters

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Entrepreneurs are great at leading teams, making decisions, and optimizing time. But what happens when those same skills show up at home—and start to hurt your closest relationships?

In this episode, Dr. Walling shares the 4 entrepreneurial mindsets that often cause trouble at home—and what you can do differently.

1. Self-importance around time – why treating family moments as “below you” creates distance.

2. Productivity over presence – how chasing efficiency can crowd out play.

3. Reviewing family members like employees – why constant appraisal kills safety and connection.

4. Expecting instant implementation – what happens when you “CEO” at home.

And last, the best lessons you can actually learn from family life — lessons that will make you a stronger, more human leader.

Entrepreneurs are keen to push themselves to grow and become the best version of themselves. As early adopters, they’re often open to immersive experiences that accelerate their personal and professional development.

But when it comes to non-ordinary state experiences like psychedelics, deep retreats, even personal breakthroughs, too many skip the most essential part: integration.

In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling breaks down exactly what it means to integrate a transformative experience into your daily life. Whether you're navigating a psychedelic journey or simply returning from an immersive retreat, this conversation offers practical tips for slowing down, listening in, and making your growth real.

You'll learn:

• How to decipher the kinds of “messages” you receive during a journey
  
  

• How to build a 4-month plan around new values, habits, or intentions
  
  

• Why busyness is the enemy of growth—and how to build in space for listening
  
  

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