How to Trust Yourself: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Feel Confident, and Let Yourself Be Seen

• Ep 87 Soft Scripting Your Life: How Reality TV Taught Me to Find My Voice and Purpose

  Episode Description / Show Notes:Ever feel like your story is messy, scattered, or unclear—and that’s holding you back from stepping fully into your purpose? In this episode, I share a metaphor from my 10 years working in reality TV—soft scripting—and how it taught me to find the through threads in the chaos.I’ll break down how this concept applies to your life and work:How to sift through the raw material of your experiences to discover your unique voice.Why trying to force your story or follow someone else’s blueprint backfires.How to nurture your emerging story so it grows naturally into its fullest expression.Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, stepping into visibility as a sensitive creative, or exploring a new identity, soft scripting is a practical, nervous-system-friendly approach to clarifying your purpose and showing up authentically.I also share a new opportunity to practice this in community: my Seen & Safe group membership, a supportive space for sensitive creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs to grow in visibility without burning out.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The reality TV concept of soft scripting and why it’s a powerful metaphor for life and work.How to find the through threads in your experiences and start shaping your story.A gentle, collaborative approach to visibility that respects your nervous system.Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Join Seen & Safe: AnnaHoltzman.com/seenandsafeEmail me with your thoughts or reflections: [email protected] This Episode is For:Sensitive creatives, coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs who want to show up authentically, discover their voice, and step into purpose without burning out.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @annaholtzman

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• Ep 86 Brave the Page: Healing Through Trauma-Informed Writing with Megan Febuary

  In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Febuary—trauma-informed writing coach, embodiment teacher, founder of For Women Who Roar, and author of Brave the Page: How Writing Our Hard Stories Brings Healing and Wholeness. Megan shares her journey into storytelling as a healing practice and how writing from a trauma-informed lens can transform not only the stories we tell but who we become in the process.We dive into concepts like “creative consensuality,” how to approach writing with compassion and care, and why it’s not about the end product but the healing that happens along the way. If you’ve been curious about using writing to process trauma, find your voice, or build creative community, this conversation offers gentle guidance and inspiration.Connect with Megan Febuary:Website: meganafebuary.comFor Women Who Roar: forwomenwhoroar.comInstagram: @meganfebuaryInstagram: @forwomenwhoroarBook: Brave the Page: How Writing Our Hard Stories Brings Healing and WholenessConnect with Anna Holtzman:Website: annaholtzman.comInstagram: @anna_holtzmanEmail: [email protected]

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• Ep 85 How Sensitivity Can Fuel Your Creativity (Even When It Feels Like a Distraction)

  In this episode, I get real about what it’s like to have a sensitive nervous system—and how that sensitivity, while it can sometimes derail your day, is actually a source of creativity, intuition, and connection. I share a recent experience with our cat, Billie, whose vet visit turned into a spiral of worry about her dental health. Through journaling, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation, I navigated the overwhelm and found my way back into flow—and discovered how even the most challenging moments can inform and inspire our work.If you often feel sensitive, overstimulated, or “derailed” by small daily stressors, this episode is for you. I’ll show you why taking care of your nervous system isn’t wasted time—it’s a key part of doing meaningful work, showing up authentically, and fueling your creativity.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to reframe sensitivity as a superpower instead of a barrierPractical ways to tend to your nervous system when small stressors feel bigHow to move through fear, overwhelm, or self-criticism without getting stuckWhy the way we handle everyday disruptions is actually connected to our creativity and purposeJoin Me Live for My Workshop:I also invite you to join my free live workshop, Let Yourself Be Seen, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1pm ET. This is for sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs who want to share their work without losing themselves. We’ll explore how to:Use fear as a gateway into authentic self-expressionShare your work without burning out or abandoning yourselfMake visibility feel energizing, not performative or drainingSign up here: www.annaholtzman.com/beseen

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• Ep 84 How to Stop Sleepwalking Through Your Life with Jodi Wellman

  If you've ever looked around at your life and thought, "Is this it?"—this episode is your wake-up call. Speaker, author, and "aliveness evangelist" Jodi Wellman joins me for a bold, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what it means to really live before we die.We talk about what snapped her out of autopilot, how grief cracked her open to a more vibrant life, and why facing our mortality can actually be the most life-affirming move we can make. Jodi shares stories and strategies from her new book, You Only Die Once, and we explore how trusting yourself and embracing your aliveness are deeply intertwined.Whether you're feeling stuck in a life that looks great on paper but feels flat, or you're just craving more zing in your everyday, this conversation is packed with perspective, humor, and permission to want more out of your time above ground.We talk about:What it means to be a “highly functioning zombie”How grief (and the death of her mom) woke Jodi upWhy death is actually one of the most motivating forces for joy and changeHow to stop squandering your precious timePractical tools for snapping out of autopilotThe difference between productivity and alivenessWhy it’s okay (and necessary!) to want more from your one lifeMore from Jodi Wellman:Website: https://fourthousandmondays.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourthousandmondays/Book: You Only Die Once (Available wherever books are sold)Work with me:If this episode stirred something in you—if you're craving more boldness, more clarity, more you in your life and work—I’d love to support you. I help sensitive, ambitious humans like you overcome fear and visibility blocks so you can share your voice and build a business that feels aligned and alive. Learn more and book a free call here: https://www.annaholtzman.com/breakthroughSubscribe + Share:If you loved this episode, subscribe to How to Trust Yourself on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend who’s ready to stop sleepwalking and start really living.

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• Ep 83 When Fear Feels Like Fire: How to Stay With Yourself Instead of Burning It All Down

  Ever had a moment where everything felt fine… until it wasn’t?In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about an emotional blow-up with my husband—how it unfolded, what it triggered, and what it taught me about fear, shame, and self-protection.This isn't just a story about relationships. It’s a mirror for what so many of us experience in business, creativity, and visibility:That moment when a hidden landmine gets tripped, and before we even know we’re in a fear response, we’ve shut down, disappeared, or lit a match to something we care about.I talk about:The shame spiral that follows emotional triggersThe old pattern of blowing up and walking awayHow these same dynamics show up in creative and professional lifeThe mind-body tools that help me stay with myself and rebuild connectionWhy this is the exact work I do with my 1:1 coaching clientsIf you’ve ever ghosted your own dreams after a hit of self-doubt, or found yourself in a freeze state without knowing why—this episode will speak to you.And if you’re ready to move through fear without burning out or abandoning yourself…→ Download the free workshop Let Yourself Be Seen: www.annaholtzman.com/beseen→  Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching here: www.annaholtzman.comSpots open this September and waitlisters get first dibs.

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