Episode 7

Episode 7: Stepping outside of your comfort zone. (Even when you don't feel ready)

Published on: 19th December, 2025

Welcome to this episode of Born With Magic - Stepping outside your comfort zone doesn’t usually feel confident — it often feels nervous, awkward, and full of self-doubt.

In this episode, I reflect on what it really feels like to step outside your comfort zone when you don’t feel ready. From the physical sensations in the body, to the mental spiral of imposter syndrome and overthinking, this is an honest, grounded conversation about what bravery looks like in real life.

I also explore the difference between fear and expansion, how inner child work can support you in moments of uncertainty, and why staying with yourself while you feel uncomfortable can be one of the most powerful things you do.

If you’re standing right at the edge of your comfort zone and wondering whether to take the step, this episode is an invitation to listen to what your body is telling you — and to move gently, without needing to feel ready first.

Journal Prompts:

Where in my life am I being nudged to step outside of my comfort zone right now?
What feels exciting about this -- even if it also feels uncomfortable?
What's one small step I could take instead of trying to do everything at once?

Today's Spotlight:

Brave by Haley Hoffman Smith

This episode is inspired by Brave by Haley Hoffman Smith — a song that captures the feeling of being invited to expand even when you feel unsure.

There’s a line in the song that speaks to recognising the moment where you get to be brave, and it beautifully mirrors the energy of stepping outside your comfort zone without needing certainty.

Haley’s music holds space in a gentle, grounding way, and Brave is well worth listening to if this episode resonated with you.

Instagram: Haley Hoffman Smith

Youtube: Haley Hoffman Smith

Spotify: Haley Hoffman Smith

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