10/04/2026
Why can taking a positive risk feel just as scary as facing actual danger?
The answer may go back further than you think. From our earliest relationships, we learn which emotions, needs, and desires feel safe to express and which might threaten connection. Even as adults, stepping outside those familiar patterns can trigger a very real sense of panic or dread.
In this video, we explore why positive emotional risks can feel so threatening, how our earliest relationships shape those responses, and how understanding the difference between past and present can help us make space for something new.
Sometimes fear doesn’t mean you’re in danger. It may mean you’re doing something that once felt dangerous.