How to Understand Fear Signals and Stop Always Pushing Harder

We’ve all heard the advice: feel the fear and do it anyway. But what if pushing through fear isn’t always courage — what if sometimes, it’s self-betrayal?

In this episode of Your Courageous Life, we’re unpacking how to know when “doing it scared” helps you grow — and when it’s a sign you’re overriding your own intuition. You’ll learn the key difference between protective fear (the kind that keeps you safe) and preventive fear (the kind that keeps you stuck), plus a practical framework to decode which one you’re feeling in the moment.

If you’ve ever forced yourself to speak up, stay, leave, try harder, or tough it out when your body said “no,” this episode will help you reconnect with self-trust and courage that honors your whole self — not just your willpower.