09/10/2026
I used to think feeling afraid meant something wasnāt safe.
Over time, Iāve learned that those arenāt always the same thing.
Some of the most healing decisions Iāve made have scared the s**t out of me!
Coming off hormonal birth control when I was terrified of getting pregnant. Learning to understand and trust my body. Leaving a traditional, well-paying medical job because it no longer felt aligned. Starting my own holistic, spiritual health practice. Allowing myself to heal past trauma and find safety in relationships.
And⦠jumping off cliffs and into unknown water (this New Mexico girl has a deep fear of water and heights! š)
For me, healing has included learning how to stay with myself when Iām afraid. š¤
To feel the fear without immediately needing to make it go away. To listen. To discern. To recognize that I can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, vulnerableāeven scaredāand still be safe in my body.
Because bravery doesnāt mean not being afraid.
Sometimes bravery is being deeply connected to yourself while you do the scary thing anyway.
And every time Iāve done that, Iāve built a little more trust in myself, my body, and my ability to navigate whatever comes next.
If youāre standing at the edge of something that feels scary right nowā¦
Whatās one thing youāre afraid to doābut some deeper part of you knows may be asking you to be brave?
Tell me below. Iād love to cheer you on. š¤
Itās safe to be brave.
Dr. Mona