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Welcome to the Get Out of Your Own Damn Way Podcast with Krylyn Peters, “The Fear Whisperer.” This is THE place to get oodles of tips for how to tame your fear, embrace your greatness, and get out of your own damn way. Each episode is dripping with golden nuggets of wisdom from Krylyn and her guests who share their powerful stories of how they’ve learned to stop playing so small, step out from behind the curtain, and embrace their greatness. Get ready to be inspired!
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Success. If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of it. And you’ve probably spent way too much time – and possibly money – searching for it. In books and videos. You dress for it. You chase it. You fake it ‘til you make it. You travel far and wide! But let me ask you […] The post #136: 3 Habits For Success That Have Been Within You All Along appear…
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My guess is that you are extremely important. There are probably dozens, hundreds, even thousands of people holding their collective breath and waiting on your every move. You are the glue that holds everything together in your world. It’s exhausting. It’s overwhelming. You are constantly doing at least 10 things at once at any given […] The post #…
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Last year was a rollercoaster ride for nearly everyone I know. Lots of changes and losses and upheaval. Some sweet moments, of course. But in so many ways, it seemed like one of the most tumultuous years ever. At least in my lifetime. So how about you? What are the things that happened in 2017 […] The post #134: 3 Great Lessons From a Kind of Crapp…
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We’re barely into the new year and you’ve already used, lost, grown tired of, or broken all of your favorite holiday toys. The leftovers are gone. Or worse…you’re still wearing them under your “fat” pants. The next decent excuse for a merry celebration is months away and those resolutions are feeling impossible to keep. Any […] The post #133: Embra…
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It’s here again. That time of year when you’ve run out of…well… Year! Where did the time go? How did another entire year just slip away in the blink of an eye? And more importantly, how did you not make good on that laundry list of resolutions? Why are you still in that job, that […] The post #132: Don’t Let Auld Lang Syne Trigger Your Ol’ Anxiety …
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Last week I talked about how to deal with those rude, obnoxious people you’ve undoubtedly been encountering in spades this holiday season. Bad drivers, selfish shoppers, lazy, incompetent customer service people…and the list goes on. We joked a little, tongue in cheek, about 5 ways to handle these Grinchy Grinch Grinches without loosing it complete…
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The woman who cuts in front of you at Starbucks and proceeds to place an order for a small village – and keeps revising it for at least 52 minutes. – The old man who zooms in front of you to steal the parking space you’ve been waiting patiently for, blocks you from driving around […] The post #130: 5 Things to Do with Rude People Instead of Punchin…
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Hey Buttercup I got your number: You are superwoman. Not only can you bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan…you bought the land, built the farm, selected the pig – after breeding, delivering, raising, and grooming it – cured and smoked the meat, and now your creating dozens of recipes and […] The post #129: 5 Signs You Need Help – Especially …
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Breaking News: Grown-assed woman found dancing in the streets in a pointy hat holding fistfuls of cake and chanting, “WooHoo, it’s my birthday!” between bites. Remember when YOU got that excited when your birthday rolled around? How long has it been? As you get older and wiser, more seasoned and experienced, you probably also experience a […] The p…
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Today is American Thanksgiving. It’s a day dedicated to giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives. The myth we were taught as children revolved around the colonial settlers from Europe – or Pilgrims – and the native Americans. It was told that they put aside their differences for one day a year to […] The post #127: Beyond Thankfulness: 4 Th…
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Have you ever gotten super excited about doing something new…only to be immediately derailed by a well meaning friend or loved one? Of course you have! We all have. And sometimes the warnings, criticisms, and devil’s advocate act can truly come from a place of good intentions. Sometimes you need a reality check. But what about when you really don’t…
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Some people always suck the air out of the room. They make everything about themselves. They are masters of manipulation…able to belittle you so stealthily that you may find yourself thanking them for the deed. They can make you smaller with just a quick glance. And my guess is that you can spot them a […] The post #125: Support for Dummies appeare…
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Ever wondered how you can let someone know that you just don’t support them? Looking for ways to show someone you really don’t care? We’ve all been there. So I’m here to show you 4 ways to say, “I don’t got your back!” Or…you know…identify which of your own loved ones aren’t truly there to […] The post #124: 4 Easy Ways to Say, “I Don’t Got Your Ba…
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Remember all of that fuss in Romeo and Juliet about a rose? You know, if it was called anything other than a rose, it’d still be a rose. It would look the same, feel the same. Smell the same. That’s some deep stuff, right? Basically, Shakespeare was saying it didn’t matter how you framed it; […] The post #123: Fear By Any Other Name appeared first …
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When I was growing up, I was cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. I was also looney for Lucky Charms, crazy for Captain Crunch, and fanatical over Fruity Pebbles. Weekly grocery shopping with my family was stressful. I had to choose one and commit to it for an entire week. Or worse, they’d let me have a […] The post #122: Loco for FOMO appeared first on krylyn.…
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See that woman over there? She’s got a way better job than me! And that one? Man I want her car! And check out the brains on the one with all those diplomas on her wall! Grrrrrrrraaaaargh!!! Woah! Clearly I need to get a grip on my green eyed monster. Sound familiar? Jealousy can come […] The post #121: Slow Your Jealy Roll appeared first on krylyn…
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I once joined the YMCA. I did it because I wanted to work out regularly and spend time participating in activities with my son. I was going to get in shape so I could be healthy, happy, and, I’ll be perfectly honest here…HOT. I made the decision. I was committed. And by taking the very […] The post #120: Keep it Up, Buttercup appeared first on kryl…
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So you think you’re motivated. You’ve defined what you want. You’ve figured out why. You’ve tapped into your desire. But there’s still one more thing you gotta do. And it all comes down to this. What is it? Are you sure you’re ready? Okay, here we go… Quiet on set… Lights; camera; ACTION! I’ve spent […] The post #119: Lights, camera, ACTION! appear…
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In the space between desire and action, there lurks a shadowy nemesis to all wishy washy scaredy cats and procrastinators. A powerful force to be reckoned with. A master of movement. A champion of change. What is it? Guess. Don’t daly or hesitate. Guess. Need a hint? Decide already!!! That’s right, I’m talking about… Decision! […] The post #118: De…
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WHY? Because I said so. Because you have to. Because that’s the way it works. Because it’s always been that way. Feeling motivated? Of course you’re not! Those answers never work. They didn’t work when you were a kid. They don’t work on you now. But let me ask you this: Can you easily and […] The post #116: Whyyyyyy? appeared first on krylyn.com.…
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Have you ever fantasized about having a superpower? Maybe you secretly wish to fly. See through walls. Be invisible. Be invincible. Well, I can’t help you get any of those powers. And honestly, they seem like they just might be more trouble than they’re worth. Imagine flying into high rise windows. Or having to see […] The post #115: Are You Ready …
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When’s the last time you baked cookies? I don’t mean the last time you bought a tube of dough and sat in front of the T.V. binging on carbs and romantic comedies. I mean an honest to goodness, full-on batch of homemade cookies involving a mixer and bowls, an oven, and everything. The last time […] The post #114: The Perfect Recipe for Change appear…
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We humans are social creatures. We rely on each other for so many things. We form friendships, groups, communities. We gravitate towards people who share our opinions and world views. We look to our mentors and heroes for guidance. And we need this support to shape, confirm, and validate our realities. You don’t have to look far […] The post #113: …
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How many times a day do you catch yourself saying, “I’m trying!” Cmon, you can tell me; what happens on the Get Out of Your Own Damn Way Podcast stays on the Get Out of Your Own Damn Way Podcast.  Not ready to ‘fess up out loud? That’s okay. I actually have a much deeper and […] The post #112: Do or Do Not There is No Try appeared first on krylyn.c…
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I need to write the copy for my latest podcast. But I’m too busy! Plus it’s getting really late and I’m so tired. I have no one to help me. No one ever helps me. I gotta do everything myself. Do you realize how hard it is to come up with fresh, new ideas every […] The post #111: There’s No Excuse For You appeared first on krylyn.com.…
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Think back to a time when you really wanted something. I mean lusted after it, visualized, fantasized to the point of complete distraction. Powerful goddess that you are, you did whatever it took to manifest your desire. Whether it was a new dress, a new car, a new job, or a relationship, the one thing […] The post #110: Dear Dissatisfaction, I’m t…
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See Jane. See Jane run. See Jane fall. See Jane cry. See Jane stand up, regroup, and do the same thing all over again. Jane is frustrated. Jane’s in pain. Where is Jane running to, anyway? As it turns out, Jane is trying to get to Nordstrom’s. They’re having a BIG shoe sale. Jane needs […] The post #109: Be More Like Jane appeared first on krylyn.c…
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Nearly two decades ago, I was thrust into the midst of monumental change. After putting my husband through grad school, I quit my job, we packed our car, put what wouldn’t fit into storage, and drove across the country with our three year old to stay with our families while he looked for employment. Huge […] The post #108: Pick A Lane appeared firs…
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When we were kids, my sister and I used to love watching animated Christmas movies. You know the ones, they ran every year. Frosty the Snowman, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and so many more. But there was one that featured a song that was crazy infectious; it applied to so […] The post #107: Ch-Ch-Ch-Change It! app…
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Want to know an embarrassing little secret? Sometimes I wait a bit too long to change my sheets. This isn’t a calculated process. I don’t plan ahead. There are not ‘pro vs. con’ lists made, color charts, meetings by committee, etc. In fact, it’s virtually unconscious. The payoff for changing vs. not changing my sheets […] The post #106: The Bearabl…
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Sometimes there’s great satisfaction in knowing exactly what’s going to happen at every turn. Having a stocked refrigerator, the bills all covered, an orderly schedule. We often cling to the familiar. And If you’re like most people, you strive to set up a routine that will achieve just that. Humans like consistency, security, predictability. And we…
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You just broke in your new couch, your Netflix queue is full, and you’re about to reach level 5,000 on CandyCrush. Sure, things could be better but they could also be a whole lot worse. You, my friend, are in the comfort zone. Days go by with little to no real conflict. Weeks. Months. Even […] The post #104: Myth-Busting Change-Gamers appeared firs…
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You’ve been having a rough time. Breakup, loss of job, health scare, financial troubles. Maybe all of the above. You can’t face this alone but you hate asking for help. You fear how people will react. Will they judge? Gossip? Turn their backs? Say the ‘N’ word? Or worse yet, all of the above? But you’re […] The post #103: Be the Wind Beneath Your O…
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Think back to a time when one of your best friends was going through a really rough time. Maybe it was a breakup or she lost a job. Maybe a death or other profound loss. Heck it could have been an extraordinarily bad hair day. Whatever it was, she came to you for support. And […] The post #102: Be Your Own Bestie appeared first on krylyn.com.…
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Have you ever totally lost it? You’re having a bad day, a bad week…a bad everything… You reach a boiling point. Something triggers you and you finally just flip out. Maybe you kick and scream. Yell at the top of your lungs. Punch things. Throw stuff. You’re hot and flushed. Your ears are ringing. You […] The post #101: The Big Girl’s Guide to Havin…
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Did you ever have to end a relationship with someone who was just no good for you? Maybe someone kind of abusive. Who kept you stuck. Lied. Cheated. Made you feel like total crap. A real bully. Unfortunately most of us have had to deal with at least one person like this along the way. […] The post #100: Beat Your Inner Bully appeared first on kryly…
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Can I ask you a question? I want you to be brutally honest. Tell me the truth. Even if it’s painful… What should you be doing right now? I’d tell you to really think about it but my educated guess is that you don’t have to. I suspect you have a laundry list ready to […] The post #99: That’s a Bunch of Bull-Should appeared first on krylyn.com.…
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Who do you trust? I don’t mean superficially, casually, socially. I mean who would you want on that desert island with you if you were stranded? And a soccer ball doesn’t count. Who would you trust in a crisis? With your twitter password? Who would you sign over control of your affairs to if it […] The post #98 To Thine Own Self Be Trusting appeare…
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Remember the last time you were driving somewhere new? You may have been nervous because you weren’t sure where you were going. Probably you had your navigation system helping out. But still, it can be a bit nerve wracking when you’re on unsure footing. Maybe you missed a turn and had to re-route. Or possibly […] The post #97: Guess Again…Or Better…
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