At 85, Nancy Jasin Ensley has lived many lives, nurse, educator, consultant, author, and mother of four. In this episode, she joins host Ria to talk about what actually blocks healing, and it isn't what most people think. Nancy shares why fear disguises itself as anger, humor, and control, and how journaling, self-honesty, and community can help you recognize it before it holds you back. About the Guest: Nancy Jasin Ensley is 85 and has worked as a nurse, teacher, counselor, compliance officer, and legal consultant. She has owned businesses, spoken nationally, and is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who also writes books. Key Takeaways: Fear often blocks healing, even disguised as anger, humor, or control.Healing takes a risk, a wound only fully heals from the inside out.Journaling a hard moment and rereading it later can reveal the fear underneath.A bad situation can feel safer than the unknown, even when change would help.Knowing yourself, and keeping honest people close, is where healing begins. Connect With Nancy Jasin Ensley: Website: https://nancyjasinensley.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-jasin-ensley-841b6472/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.jasin.1 Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Healing Mindset (approx.) [02:00] Meet Nancy Jasin Ensley (approx.) [06:00] The Biggest Misconception About Healing (approx.) [12:00] Fear: The Hidden Root of Feeling Stuck (approx.) [20:00] Choosing the Unknown Over Comfortable Pain (approx.) [26:00] Where to Begin: Knowing Yourself (approx.) [29:00] Where to Find Nancy (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingmindset #overcomingfear #personalgrowth #mentalhealthpodcast #selfawareness #innerhealing #resilience #authorinterview #healingjourney #mindsetshift #emotionalhealing #purposefulliving