123: The Fear of Being Seen in Your Power

Welcome back to the Embodied Leadership Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many of us: the fear of being seen in our power. I’ve heard from countless people, including myself, about this struggle & how it directly influences how you’ll allow yourself to be seen in the world. We’ll explore how this fear impacts our self-expression and dive into some real talk and personal stories.

In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of meeting the fear of being truly seen in my power & what I’ve learned along the way. From dealing with bullying to navigating societal judgments, we’ll uncover how these experiences shape our self-expression & influence our leadership. I want to help you reclaim your radiance and power, and I believe this conversation will be a game-changer for you. Let’s dive in!

Keywords:

self-expression, fear of visibility, leadership, empowerment, societal judgment, bullying, reclaiming power, ancestral trauma, somatic reactions, mentorship, radiance, identity transformation, liberated expression, online business, women's empowerment, embodiment

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Topic Overview

02:23 - Narrative of Self-Censorship

04:48 - Fear of Being Seen in Power

06:49 - Societal Judgment and Public Shaming

09:10 - Personal Experience with Bullying

13:52 - Impact on Self-Expression

18:36 - Overcoming The Fear of Visibility

21:20 - Somatic Reactions and Safety

25:25 - Reclaiming Power and Radiance

30:05 - Influence of Ancestral and Personal Trauma

34:24 - Navigating Relationships and Success

38:57 - Encouragement for Listeners to Embrace Power

43:00 - Promotion of Rachael's Membership Program

Key Takeaways:

• Self-censorship often stems from the fear of being seen in our true power.

• Societal judgment, especially from other women, can significantly affect self-expression.

• Personal experiences, such as bullying, deeply influence our relationship with visibility and power.

• Overcoming these fears requires deep understanding and acceptance of oneself.

• Reclaiming power involves addressing both personal and ancestral traumas.

• Success and visibility can bring judgment, but staying rooted in our true identity is crucial.

• Support and mentorship play vital roles in navigating and embracing our radiance and power.

Quotes

• "Being seen in your power can oftentimes bring up this somatic reaction of unsafety or insecurity." - Rachael Meeds

• "Hiding and shrinking doesn't serve anybody. Even the people that troll you or hate on you, it doesn't actually serve them." - Rachael Meeds

• "One of the biggest gifts that you could ever give the world is your liberated expression." - Rachael Meeds

• "It's about you becoming so rooted in your own identity, how you see yourself, how you receive yourself." - Rachael Meeds

• "Fame is a resource and the definition of fame is to be known by many people." - Rachael Meeds

Thank you so much for tuning into this episode. It means the world to me that we can share these conversations and grow together. 

Remember, your power and radiance are gifts to the world. Don't let fear dim your light. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps spread this message far and wide.

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