The Fear of Change Podcast

Jennifer Froemel
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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. 5d ago

    Invisible Woman Syndrome: Take Control of Your Professional Narrative

    Are you waiting for your work to speak for itself, while others are making sure their voices are heard? What would change if you stopped shrinking and started taking up space professionally? Could the story you tell about your work be the key to being seen, known, and valued? In this episode, I learn how to overcome the "invisible woman syndrome" by taking control of my professional narrative. Jennifer Froemel explains that working hard alone is not enough—I need to be intentional about making my contributions visible and understood. I discover practical strategies such as using the SOARR framework to communicate my achievements, speaking with confidence, structuring my ideas clearly, and using strong body language. The episode also highlights the importance of challenging self-limiting beliefs that encourage me to shrink or stay silent. The key message is that visibility is not bragging; it is about advocating for myself, taking up space, and ensuring my work is recognized and valued. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    26 min

  2. May 27

    Invisible Woman Syndrome: When the Mirror Shapes Your Worth

    How does the "invisible woman syndrome" show up in midlife? Why do so many high-performing women suddenly feel unseen in the workplace? And what happens when women stop shrinking themselves and begin taking up space again? In this episode, I explore the experience many women face in midlife when they begin to feel invisible—especially in professional environments. I talk about the research behind what's often called "invisible woman syndrome," including why so many high-performing women suddenly feel overlooked, ignored, or dismissed as they age. Through stories from clients, I unpack the complicated relationship women often have with visibility, likability, aging, and performance. We discuss how many women learn to shrink themselves to avoid criticism, while also feeling the emotional and financial consequences of staying quiet. I also explore the pressure women face around maintaining appearance, staying relevant in the workplace, and feeling like they have an "expiration date." Throughout the episode, I share examples of women who have started reclaiming their visibility by speaking up, taking up space, and stepping into leadership without apologizing for who they are. Ultimately, this conversation is about helping women recognize their value, trust their expertise, and stop disappearing in rooms they deserve to be in. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    33 min

  3. May 20

    How to Recognize Chronic Anxiety

    What if your anxiety isn't "all in your head," but a nervous system that's been stuck in survival mode for too long? How often do you pause long enough to notice what your body is trying to communicate? Could something as simple as your breath become the key to feeling safe, grounded, and regulated again? In this episode, I explore what chronic anxiety really is and how it often reflects a nervous system that has been stuck in survival mode for too long. I explain the basics of the autonomic nervous system and how polyvagal theory helps us understand the body's shifting states of fight, flight, freeze, and shutdown.  I also discuss why breathwork can be such a powerful tool for nervous system regulation. We talk about heart rate variability (HRV), how intentional breathing signals safety to the body, and why practicing these techniques consistently helps us distinguish between real danger and perceived stress. Throughout the conversation, I share practical grounding exercises listeners can use daily to reconnect with themselves, slow down, and create a greater sense of calm and safety in their bodies. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    27 min

  4. May 13

    The Midlife Identity Shift: Who Am I When I'm No Longer Who I Used to Be?

    What happens when the roles that once defined you no longer feel like they fit? Can grief and growth exist together during a midlife identity shift? Who are you becoming when you stop living according to everyone else's expectations? In this podcast episode, I discuss what happens during a midlife identity shift and why so many people begin questioning who they are between the ages of 40 and 60. I explain how much of our identity is often built around roles — parent, partner, professional, caregiver — and what it feels like when those roles no longer fit the way they once did.  I also talk about why you can miss parts of your old life without actually wanting them back, and how midlife can become the beginning of a more authentic version of yourself rather than the end of who you are. Finally, I share a reflective exercise listeners can use to reconnect with themselves and begin exploring who they are becoming next. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    34 min

  5. May 6

    When Your Body Says No: Listening to the Wisdom of Fatigue, Anxiety and Burnout

    Why is your fatigue and anxiety a signal that you need to listen to and not a problem to fix? How often do you push past your limits instead of asking what your body needs? What might change if you treated rest as essential, not something to earn? In this episode I'm inviting you to rethink fatigue and anxiety—not as problems to fix, but as signals your body is using to protect you. I explain that your body is often the first part of you to recognize misalignment, long before your mind or emotions catch up. When something in your life isn't working, your body speaks through symptoms like chronic fatigue, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, and physical issues. These aren't random—they're messages. I walk through the five most common ways your body says "no": deep, unrelenting fatigue; constant alertness or anxiety; irritability and emotional overload; burnout and loss of joy; and physical symptoms like aches, digestive issues, or unexplained changes in your body. Burnout, in particular, isn't laziness—it's depletion. A big theme I emphasize is how often we override these signals because we've been conditioned to push through. But real strength isn't ignoring pain—it's listening to it and responding. To reconnect with your body, I encourage both emotional and practical shifts: rest without needing to earn it, stop carrying what isn't yours, notice where you're out of alignment and make changes, adjust unrealistic expectations, spend time in gentle movement and nature, and be honest with yourself about what's actually going on. Ultimately, when you begin listening and responding to your body, you rebuild trust with yourself. You create space for real rest and a more sustainable way of living. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    30 min

  6. Apr 29

    Our Needs as Women Redefined with Mara Glatzel

    What happens when you stop putting your needs last? Are you truly listening to your inner voice, or drowning it out? What if your needs are not burdens, but guidance? In this episode, I sit down with Mara Glatzel to have an honest conversation about what it really means to stop putting your needs last. We explore how many women have been conditioned to minimize their needs, often only tending to them in the margins, and how that pattern leads to burnout and disconnection from ourselves. I share what I've seen in my own work—how easy it is to ignore that quiet inner voice asking for care, attention, and change. Even when we try to override it, it doesn't go away. It just gets harder to hear. We talk about the importance of not only listening to that voice, but actually closing the gap between hearing it and taking action, even in small ways. Mara reframes needs in a powerful way: not as burdens, but as information. Together, we unpack how our needs can act as guideposts toward a more aligned and sustainable life. Even if we don't yet know how to meet them, learning to acknowledge and stay with them is a crucial step toward building a life where we feel secure, supported, and fully ourselves. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    38 min

  7. Apr 22

    The Fear of Success: Why Growth Feels Dangerous

    What if your fear of success is really a fear of who you'll have to become? How often do you hold yourself back, not from failure, but from visibility and growth? What might change if success felt safe instead of threatening? In this podcast, I explore the idea that fear of success isn't about a lack of ambition—it's about the nervous system associating growth with pressure, visibility, judgment, and even strain in relationships. So even when we want more, we can find ourselves holding back. I talk through some of the signs of this, like procrastination, minimising achievements, staying busy instead of moving forward, or shrinking to keep others comfortable. For me, a key realisation was that success doesn't just change your circumstances—it changes your identity, and that can feel unsettling. When we stop fearing success, we naturally become more confident, stop apologising for wanting more, and allow opportunities to come to us. We expand rather than contract. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    30 min

  8. Apr 15

    M&A Work: A Chat About Insights from the Gut with Daniel King

    When M&A decisions affect livelihoods and relationships, can they ever be purely rational? In data-driven environments, how much should leaders trust their gut instinct? If no decision is perfect, how do leaders balance intuition with accountability? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel King to explore the human side of mergers and acquisitions—work that's often framed as purely strategic, but in reality carries deep emotional weight. We talk about how these decisions impact not just businesses, but people's livelihoods, relationships, and the care of patients, and how that intensity shows up during the M&A process. We also discuss how this perspective has shaped the way he leads, giving him more grace for both himself and others. When you recognize that everyone is doing the best they can with the information they have, it shifts how you carry responsibility. Toward the end, we dive into where intuition actually lives. For Daniel, it's a physical, embodied sense—something he feels in his core that helps him read situations in real time. It's a reminder that bringing your full self into your work isn't a weakness; it's often where your greatest insight comes from. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here

    32 min
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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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