How to overcome fear: Ryan wants the idyllic country life but is afraid to quit his job

01/11/2025 44 min Episodio 2
How to overcome fear: Ryan wants the idyllic country life but is afraid to quit his job

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Partners in Sublime, host Shagun Chopra unpacks the psychology and spirituality of fear. She explains how fear arises from the ego and how our personas are formed through childhood conditioning to ensure acceptance and belonging. When we begin to step outside that persona, the ego triggers fear to keep us “safe,” even if it limits our growth. Shagun explores two pathways for working with fear: one more action-oriented and the other more introspective. Drawing from Jungian concepts of the persona and the shadow, she emphasizes the importance of integrating disowned qualities in order to feel whole and access our deeper spiritual nature, pure consciousness. The episode includes a powerful live coaching segment with a client (“Ryan”), who faces fear around leaving a secure job to pursue a more adventurous and nature-connected life. Through their work together, listeners witness how exploring fear can unlock clarity, confidence, and help one answer the call to adventure. About the host: Shagun Chopra is an individuation coach, speaker, and educator. Her unique approach combines Jungian depth psychology with ancient Vedic wisdom to create the ultimate personal transformation. She supports professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives in bringing their wildest dreams to life and leapfrogging their career, business, and relationships. To learn more, visit shagunchopra.com Join the show: To ask a question or get coached on the show (anonymously or otherwise), visit shagunchopra.com/ask