Welcome to the Lashay Johnson Podcast — a space for women over 50 who are ready to heal, grow, and become the woman God has always called them to be. I’m Lashay Johnson, and this is your place for truth, healing, and becoming… again. We are continuing our series Coming Out of Hiding, and today’s conversation is “Stepping Into Rooms You Once Avoided.” There are many rooms we have avoided—not because we didn’t belong, but because we didn’t feel ready. Sometimes it looks like telling ourselves, “I’ll wait until I’m more prepared,” or “That’s not for me,” or even “I don’t fit there.” But often those thoughts are rooted in fear, doubt, and the pressure to feel confident before taking the step. In this episode, we talk about how avoidance can quietly keep us hidden from opportunities, growth, and the spaces God may be calling us into. You’ll be encouraged to recognize the rooms you may have been avoiding and reflect on what might happen if you showed up anyway. Because the truth is—confidence doesn’t come before the step. Confidence grows after you step in. This conversation also includes a moment of reflection and a prayer asking God to give you courage to enter the spaces you’ve been hesitant to walk into, trusting that where God sends you, you belong. If this episode blesses you, stay connected. Subscribe to the podcast, like, share, and turn on your notifications. And if you haven’t already, join my YouTube community @lashaymjohnson, where I share weekly encouragement, short devotionals, and deeper teachings for your healing and growth. Visit lashayjohnson.com for devotionals, journals, and resources to support your Becoming journey. To go deeper, you can also visit Amazon and check out my latest devotional “Hiding & Fear,” along with the journal companion created to support your healing and growth as you step fully into who God created you to be. Share this episode with another woman who may be coming out of hiding too. And remember: You are not too late. You are not disqualified. You are still becoming. Walk in. Show up. Take your place. Until next time—keep becoming HER.