The Fear of Change Podcast

Jennifer Froemel
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  • Mental Health
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Fear of Change Podcast: Helping you to challenge your perspective, see fear as only one option, and that finding yourself is a lot of work, but totally worth it. Join therapist Jennifer Froemel in discovering a new you that handles change a little bit better.

  1. 4d ago

    From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: Sarah Centrella's Journey

    Could your rock-bottom moment become the beginning of your reinvention? How does asking, "What if I can?" change the way you face life's biggest challenges? What happens when you stop dreaming about your ideal life and start creating it? In this episode, I speak with Sarah Centrella about what it takes to rebuild your life when everything falls apart. Sarah shares the story of discovering her husband's affair while already dealing with bankruptcy, losing her home, and raising three young children. At her lowest point, she began asking herself, "What if I can?"—a question that became the foundation for her reinvention. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  2. Sep 16

    Navigating Fear: Angie Miller's Journey to Self-Discovery

    Is bravery about being willing to feel uncomfortable rather than being fearless? Are you outsourcing your confidence, or learning to trust yourself? What could change if you learned to live with your nervous system instead of against it? In this episode, I talk with Angie Miller about fear, bravery, and what it means to truly trust yourself. We explore how bravery isn't about being fearless, but about being willing to step into discomfort and discover what you're capable of. Angie shares how experiences from childhood shaped her willingness to embrace the unknown, from travelling internationally at a young age to navigating college as a first-generation student. We also unpack what happens when we outsource our confidence and allow other people's expectations to shape how we see ourselves. Angie shares how strength training transformed her relationship with exercise, confidence, and her own body, ultimately helping her build a deeper sense of self-trust. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  3. Sep 16

    How Dr. Lockhart Overcame Workplace Bullying to Build a Thriving Practice

    Could leaving a toxic workplace be the first step toward building your dream practice? How will committing to your exit plan transform your career, and your life? What does it take to create a truly healthy, drama-free work environment? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart about how leaving a toxic workplace became the catalyst for building the practice and career she wanted. After experiencing professional bullying that began affecting her physical health and family life, Ann-Louise created an exit plan with the encouragement of a close friend and took the leap into private practice. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  4. Sep 9

    From Perfectionism to Authenticity a Conversation with Amy Green Smith

    What would change in your life if you stopped trying to meet everyone else's expectations and finally chose yourself? Could speaking up be the first step toward true authenticity? How much of who you are today is genuinely you, or a collection of old coping mechanisms? In this episode, I sit down with Amy Green Smith to talk about moving away from perfectionism and people pleasing and learning to live more authentically. Amy shares how her experience with religious trauma and her relationship with her mother led her to realize that she could not continue living according to other people's expectations. She explains how choosing herself became an important turning point in her life and eventually shaped the work she does today. We talk about the importance of speaking up for yourself and being willing to have difficult conversations when something is not working in a relationship. Amy also introduces her EIC framework, which looks at the experiences we have, the meaning we give those experiences, and the coping strategies we develop as a result. We explore how these patterns can follow us into adulthood and affect the way we communicate, set boundaries, and show up in our relationships. Ultimately, this conversation is about understanding the protective habits we have developed and finding the confidence to let more of our genuine selves come through. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  5. Sep 2

    Why Traditional Measures of Success Fail Our Childrenof Success Fail Our Children with Julie Lythcott-Haims

    Are we measuring our children's success the wrong way? What if your child needs something different from what you expected? How does respect change the way we successfully communicate with our adult children? In this episode, I talk with Julie Lythcott Haims about what it really means for our children to become successful adults and how easily we can confuse success with independence, status, or meeting society's expectations. Julie shares how becoming a parent of an adult child challenged her ideas about independence. When her son came home during the COVID 19 pandemic and stayed, she initially saw it as a failure. Over time, she came to understand that being an adult is not about where you live or what you achieve, but about how you live and take responsibility for yourself. We also explore how parents can become so focused on their children's potential that they overlook what their children actually need. Finally, we discuss how respect, honest communication, appropriate expectations, and allowing our adult children to develop their own skills can create stronger relationships. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  6. Aug 26

    Coming Home to Yourself: Your Voice Isn't Missing

    Has being silent ever felt safer than speaking your truth? What is the cost your body and mind bear of being "the easy one"? How can you tell the difference between silence and peace? In this episode, I explore what happens when staying silent feels safer than speaking my truth. I discuss the difference between silence and genuine peace, the hidden cost of becoming "the easy one," and how years of suppressing our needs and emotions can affect both the mind and body. I also look at how our early experiences can teach us to prioritize other people's feelings over our own, making it difficult to know what we actually want as adults. Finally, I explore the mind-body connection and why healing requires more than changing our thoughts—it means helping our nervous system learn that it is safe to disagree, speak honestly, set boundaries, and say no. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  7. Aug 19

    How Fear of Illness can transform us with Jennifer Cramer-Miller

    How could uncertainty teach you to savor life? Why is joy never too far away? How do you build a meaningful life when plans change?  *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a83fe87-4c48-83ea-a9d4-ae33b4968495-11" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a83fe87-4c48-83ea-a9d4-ae33b4968495-11" data-testid= "conversation-turn-18" data-turn="assistant"> In this podcast I speak with Jennifer Cramer-Miller about how facing serious illness and uncertainty can reshape the way we understand our lives. Jennifer shares her experience of being diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune kidney disease in her early twenties, undergoing dialysis and a kidney transplant, and learning to build a meaningful life despite an uncertain future. We explore how she learned to let go of the life she had planned, savor the life she had been given, and find hope and joy along the way. Jennifer also shares the three central themes of her book, Incurable Optimist: managing uncertainty, holding onto hope, and finding joy.  _:empty]:hidden">     Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

  8. Aug 12

    From Fear to Freedom: Cherie Faus-Smith's Healing Journey

    Could freedom begin with choosing yourself? How much of your life has fear been writing? What could healing make possible beyond what you currently imagine for yourself? In this episode, I talk with Cherie Faus-Smith about her powerful journey from fear to freedom and what it took to reconnect with herself. Cherie shares how she spent years abandoning her own needs and living according to the men around her, including her experiences in abusive relationships. We talk about what finally gave her the courage to leave an abusive relationship, the shame and fear that can make leaving so difficult, and how she worked through agoraphobia after the abuse. Cherie also shares how writing about her experiences became part of her healing journey and helped her begin creating a life that felt like her own. We explore what it means to rediscover yourself in midlife, pursue the things you've always wanted to do, and find joy beyond the roles you play for other people. Cherie's story is a reminder that healing can open the door to possibilities you may not have imagined for yourself. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

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Fear of Change Podcast: Helping you to challenge your perspective, see fear as only one option, and that finding yourself is a lot of work, but totally worth it. Join therapist Jennifer Froemel in discovering a new you that handles change a little bit better.

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