Do It Scared® with Ruth Soukup

Ruth Soukup
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Do It Scared® with Ruth Soukup is the podcast created to help you face your fears, overcome adversity, and create a life you LOVE. Each week you’ll discover actionable strategies for greater productivity, motivation, entrepreneurship, creativity, fulfillment, success, and happiness, along with the motivation and encouragement to actually start making real changes that lead to big results.Each week we’ll address topics that delve into those things that we are so afraid of, and how it holds us back in our day to day lives—then focus on easy-to-implement advice for how we can face our fears and overcome adversity in order to create a life we truly love. The podcast will also feature bi-weekly interviews with authors, influencers, and other notable guests who have dared to do it scared in their own lives.

  1. DEC 8

    What You’ll Have to Change to Create the Life You Want

    Clarity is powerful—but it’s not enough. Knowing what you want is only the beginning. The real transformation happens when you change the way you live to match the future you're creating. In this bold and truth-telling episode, Ruth Soukup walks you through the exact mindset shifts and planning strategies that will help you move from reactive living to intentional action.  If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same place year after year, this episode will show you why—and exactly what to do to change it. What You’ll Learn: Why clarity alone won’t change your life (and what will)How to stop living reactively and start living intentionallyThe difference between urgent tasks and important tasks (and why that distinction matters so much)How to rewire your habits using the Think Big, Plan Small frameworkReal success stories from women who made massive progress by planning differentlyHow to prioritize your future self—starting nowKey Quotes: “Your current life is perfectly designed to give you your current results.”“You cannot create a new life using the old version of you.”“Urgent tasks scream the loudest—but important tasks change your life.”“Clarity is the starting point. Structure is what creates momentum.”“You don’t need more time. You need a better system.”---------- You don’t need more motivation—you need a system that helps you finish what you start. Get the coaching, confidence, and consistency to achieve your goals and create real momentum in your life—one 90-day sprint at a time. You’ve done the work to get clear on what you want. Now it’s time to make it happen. Flourish gives you the structure, support, and rhythm you need to stay consistent—so you can stop starting over and finally follow through on what matters most. Join Flourish HERE. Resources Mentioned:  Join me in Flourish HERE. Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    31 min

  2. DEC 1

    How to Get Clear On What You Actually Want

    We plan vacations with more thought and intention than we plan our lives—and then wonder why we feel stuck, burnt out, or unfulfilled. In this powerful episode, Ruth Soukup challenges you to finally ask the question most of us avoid: What do I actually want? If you've been drifting, chasing "shoulds," or setting goals that never seem to stick, this episode will help you understand why—and how to change it. It’s not about hustle. It’s about clarity. And clarity changes everything. What You’ll Learn: Why most people’s goals fail before they ever startHow cultural conditioning disconnects women from their desiresWhat distractions are costing you (and how to reclaim your focus)The #1 question that changed everything for RuthA step-by-step process to finally gain clarity about your futureHow to stop drifting and start designing a life that lights you upJoin me LIVE for a powerful 5-Day Virtual Event designed to help you step into the best version of you. The life you want is actually so much closer than you realize. In just 5 days, you'll map out a vision so clear you can feel it, then walk away with the plan in hand to actually make it happen. ---------- You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—at work, at home, and in every corner of your life. But somewhere in the middle of all that doing, you forgot who you are, or what you want. You forgot what makes you come alive. It’s time to come back home to yourself—to remember your dreams, your spark, and your strength. ​And that’s exactly what these five days are for. Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Key Quotes: “We plan vacations in more detail than we plan our lives.”“Obligation will never carry you through the hard parts.”“You can’t build a life you love if you don’t know what that life looks like.”“Distraction is the easiest way to avoid asking the hard questions.”“Clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder—it comes from getting honest.”Resources Mentioned:  Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    25 min

  3. NOV 24

    The Big Mistakes I'm Most Grateful For

    This isn’t your typical Thanksgiving gratitude episode. In one of her most honest and heartfelt episodes yet, Ruth Soukup reflects on the moments in her life and business that looked like colossal mistakes—but turned out to be the greatest teachers. From hitting rock bottom in her twenties, to quitting law school, to walking away from her successful blog brand, Ruth shares how failure, loss, and reinvention shaped who she is today. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on what it really means to be grateful—and a powerful reminder that sometimes the hardest things are the ones that matter most. What You’ll Learn: Why your biggest failures might be your greatest giftsThe power of letting go of identities that no longer fitWhat the Stockdale Paradox is—and why it matters for resilienceHow to reframe your "mistakes" as growth momentsWhy it's okay to quit, pivot, and evolve---------- You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—at work, at home, and in every corner of your life. But somewhere in the middle of all that doing, you forgot who you are, or what you want. You forgot what makes you come alive. It’s time to come back home to yourself—to remember your dreams, your spark, and your strength. ​And that’s exactly what these five days are for. Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Key Quotes: “There is always a way back.”“You don’t owe the world a version of yourself that no longer exists.”“Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is let go of what was.”“You confront the brutal facts—and you never lose hope.”“Not the mistakes themselves, but what they taught me. That’s what I’m grateful for.”Resources Mentioned:  Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    36 min

  4. NOV 17

    Who Are You, Really? The Identity Work That Changes Everything

    When’s the last time you truly felt like yourself—not the version of you performing for your family, clients, or social media, but the real you underneath all the roles you play? In this soul-searching episode, Ruth peels back the layers on the identity masks so many of us wear, and dives deep into the fears and conditioning that have kept us pretending instead of living. She unpacks why we feel so exhausted (spoiler: it’s not just from being busy), and offers a powerful, step-by-step framework to help you reclaim your authentic self, reconnect with your values, and start building a life that actually fits you—not everyone else’s expectations. Whether you’ve been feeling lost, burned out, or just stuck in autopilot, this episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start becoming again. What You’ll Learn: Why so many women lose touch with their authentic identityHow fear archetypes shape the masks we wearThe signs you're living out of alignment with your true selfA 4-part framework to rediscover who you really areWhy reclaiming your identity is the key to creating a life you love---------- You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—at work, at home, and in every corner of your life. But somewhere in the middle of all that doing, you forgot who you are, or what you want. You forgot what makes you come alive. It’s time to come back home to yourself—to remember your dreams, your spark, and your strength. ​And that’s exactly what these five days are for. Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Key Quotes: “You’re not burned out from doing too much. You’re burned out from pretending too much.”“Your identity isn’t something you earn by performing. It’s something you reclaim by remembering.”“You can’t build a life you love if you’re ignoring the very things that make you YOU.”“Authenticity isn’t rebellion. It’s alignment.”Resources Mentioned:  Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    28 min

  5. NOV 10

    Are You Stuck in Maintenance Mode? How to Reignite Your Purpose (and Your Life) Before the New Year

    Feeling stuck, uninspired, or just going through the motions? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Ruth pulls back the curtain on a sneaky but dangerous place so many of us find ourselves in: maintenance mode—where life looks “fine” on the outside, but feels flat and joyless on the inside. If you’ve lost sight of your dreams, can’t remember the last time you felt excited, or feel like you're drifting without direction, this conversation is your wake-up call. Ruth unpacks why this happens, how to recognize the signs, and the exact 5-step framework she uses (and teaches) to reignite purpose, rebuild vision, and reclaim a life that actually lights you up. Plus, she shares real-life transformation stories from women who’ve done this work—and how you can too. This is the clarity you’ve been craving. What You’ll Learn: How to recognize when you’ve slipped into maintenance mode (and why it’s so dangerous)Why goal-setting doesn’t work when you’re disconnected from your desiresWhere real joy comes from—and why it’s not achievementThe 5-step Ignite Your Drive framework for getting unstuckWhy you can’t afford to wait for the “right time” to go after what you want---------- You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—at work, at home, and in every corner of your life. But somewhere in the middle of all that doing, you forgot who you are, or what you want. You forgot what makes you come alive. It’s time to come back home to yourself—to remember your dreams, your spark, and your strength. ​And that’s exactly what these five days are for. Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Key Quotes: “Maintenance mode steals your joy without you even realizing it.”“You weren’t meant to just survive your life—you were meant to actually live it.”“Joy doesn’t come from arriving. It comes from striving toward something that matters.”“You can’t create a plan without a vision. And you can’t have a vision if you’ve forgotten what you want.”Resources Mentioned:  Join me to Ignite Your Best Year Yet HERE. Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    37 min

  6. NOV 3

    Why 91% Of Business Owners Feel Lost Right Now (And What To Do About It)

    Join the Daily Sales Incubator If it feels like nothing in your business is working anymore, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, I’m breaking down the eye-opening results from a recent survey of hundreds of online business owners—results that revealed one staggering truth: 91% of respondents feel lost, stuck, or uncertain about what’s actually working in their business right now. We’ll unpack the real reasons behind this widespread burnout and confusion (hint: it’s not your fault), the massive shift that's happening in the online business landscape, and the exact framework I’m using—and teaching—to help business owners not just survive this new era, but thrive. This isn’t about tweaking your funnel or posting more content. It’s about rewiring your business for trust, connection, and sustainability—before it’s too late. What You’ll Learn: Why traditional marketing tactics are failing—and what’s replacing themThe “trust recession” and how it’s quietly killing conversionsThe 3-pillar system I’m using to generate daily sales (without burning out)Why automation isn’t the answer—and what to focus on insteadHow to build real connection at scale in the age of AIResources Mentioned: Join the Daily Sales Incubator Key Quotes: “It’s not that you’re doing something wrong—it’s that the entire landscape has changed.”“Marketing doesn’t create trust. Relationships do.”“We’ve hit peak content. The only thing that stands out now is connection.”“Funnels are linear. Flywheels create momentum that compounds.”Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    52 min

  7. OCT 27

    The 5 Hard Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner (About Building a Life & Business You Actually Love)

    Some lessons you can only learn the hard way—and believe me, I’ve learned my share. In this raw and reflective episode, I’m sharing five of the most important truths I’ve learned the long way—about business, about life, and about becoming the kind of woman who creates both with intention. If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you’re spinning your wheels, or unsure how to move forward, these are the truths I wish someone had told me 10 (or 20!) years ago. They’re the lessons that changed everything—not because they were easy, but because they were real. Let’s get honest about what it really takes to build a business and life you actually love. What You’ll Learn: Why waiting for rescue is the fastest way to stay stuckThe real difference between emotional spiral and mental strengthHow structure actually creates freedom (not friction)Why setting the “wrong” goal might be exactly what you needWhat most high-achievers get wrong about joy—and how to fix itKey Quotes: “Nobody is coming to save you. But the good news? You don’t need them to.”“Mental strength is a muscle—and you train it by the way you talk to yourself.”“Structure doesn’t trap you—it frees you. Without it, you drift.”“Purpose doesn’t come from picking the perfect goal. It comes from movement.”“Joy isn’t a finish line. It’s available now—in the middle of the mess.”Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    41 min

  8. OCT 20

    The Crazy Ways We Self-Sabotage (And How to Fix It in 10 Minutes)

    Let’s talk about the invisible force that’s keeping you stuck—even when you know exactly what you want. In this episode, I’m sharing two real-life stories of resistance from just this past week: one about booking a simple flight to see my mom, and another about restarting this podcast. In both cases, the task should have been easy. But resistance showed up in sneaky, subtle ways—procrastination, avoidance, guilt, shame—and almost kept me from taking action. The truth? Resistance isn’t proof you’re lazy. It’s proof you’re about to grow. And when you know how to repair it instead of letting it run the show, everything changes. You’ll walk away with my exact 10-minute Resistance Repair framework that you can use right now to stop self-sabotaging and start moving forward—fast. What You’ll Learn: Why resistance always shows up before your next breakthroughHow self-sabotage disguises itself as procrastination, perfectionism, and "reasonable" excusesA step-by-step framework to repair resistance in 10 minutes or lessThe one thought shift that can break the spiral of avoidanceHow to take back your momentum before the year endsResources Mentioned: The Finish Strong Project HERE. Key Quotes: “Resistance isn’t proof you’re lazy. It’s proof you’re about to grow.”“You don’t need more motivation—you just need to fix the thought that’s keeping you stuck.”“You can’t take action when your brain is stuck in shame. You have to lead it somewhere new.”“The goal isn’t to eliminate resistance. It’s to recognize it faster and move through it smarter.”Find Us: Website: ruthsoukup.com Instagram: @ruthsoukup

    31 min
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Do It Scared® with Ruth Soukup is the podcast created to help you face your fears, overcome adversity, and create a life you LOVE. Each week you’ll discover actionable strategies for greater productivity, motivation, entrepreneurship, creativity, fulfillment, success, and happiness, along with the motivation and encouragement to actually start making real changes that lead to big results.Each week we’ll address topics that delve into those things that we are so afraid of, and how it holds us back in our day to day lives—then focus on easy-to-implement advice for how we can face our fears and overcome adversity in order to create a life we truly love. The podcast will also feature bi-weekly interviews with authors, influencers, and other notable guests who have dared to do it scared in their own lives.

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  • Creator
    Ruth Soukup
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Do It Scared® with Ruth Soukup
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