Unapologetically Wild with Mary Giordano

22. Doing the Thing Scared: The Secret to Confidence No One Talks About

There’s a reason so many women don’t feel confident, and it has nothing to do with being fearless, ready, or more disciplined.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the one truth about confidence most people never tell you:Confidence isn’t a feeling you wait for. It’s self-trust — on repeat.
We’re talking about:
Why confidence starts with keeping the promises no one else sees
How we chip away at our own belief by ghosting ourselves
Why women who seem “confident” have just built a better track record with themselves
What it looks like to rebuild trust without perfection
And how five minutes of follow-through can rewrite your entire story
This episode isn’t about hype. It’s about real momentum —the kind that comes from doing the thing scared and showing up when it would be easier to bail.
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21. "Am I Enough?” (The Fear Most Women Don’t Say Out Loud)

Ever caught yourself thinking…“I’d love to do that, *but I’m not _____ enough”?
Strong enough.
Brave enough.
Outgoing enough.
Young enough.
Just… enough.
This episode is about that exact fear — the one most women don’t say out loud, but carry around like a quiet weight.
We’re diving into:
Where that “not enough” story actually comes from
How to spot the ways it shows up in your decisions
What really happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready” and choose yourself instead
The ripple effect that saying yes has on every part of your life
If you’ve been standing at the edge of something you want, wondering whether you’re worthy of it… this one’s for you.
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20. From Fear to Freedom: What Really Happens on a Women’s Group Trip

10 women.Ages 27-69One life-changing week.
This isn’t a vacation recap - it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens when women stop waiting, get on the plane, and say yes to the thing that scares the hell out of them.
In this episode, you’ll hear directly from the women who came on my most recent Unapologetically Wild retreat in Bali.
What they were afraid of, what almost kept them from coming, and how this experience cracked them open in ways they didn’t see coming.
You’ll hear the truth, the self-doubt, the “what ifs,” the hesitation, and the moment everything shifted.
Because this isn’t just about Bali.It’s about freedom.And what happens when you stop asking for permission and start choosing yourself, even if you're scared.
Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip like this or just want to feel like you’re not the only one who second-guesses herself… this one’s for you.
🔥 We cover:
The most common fears women had before saying yes
What made them book the trip anyway
How strangers became chosen family
The power of showing up scared
Why this kind of transformation sticks
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👇 Let this episode be your sign.Because if these women can do it scared… so can you.
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19. Bend, Don't Break: The Freedom in Letting Go

Ever notice how the second life veers off script, your whole mood shifts with it?
In this episode, I’m coming to you from Bali (yep, still pinching myself) with some real talk about expectations—how they quietly hijack your presence, mess with your energy, and keep you stuck chasing a version of life that doesn’t actually exist.
I’ll share why some of the most powerful moments of my life happened because the plan fell apart—not in spite of it. And why letting go—of the timeline, the checklist, the need for it to be perfect—might just be the most freeing thing you do all year.
We’re talking:
What to do when your carefully laid plans fall apart
How to bend without breaking (and why that’s real strength)
The trap of rigid expectations and how they block joy
My own behind-the-scenes fail before Bali (yep, I missed two podcast episodes—on purpose)
This isn’t about giving up on your vision.It’s about trusting that the magic lives in how you meet the moment—not how well it follows the plan.
Press play and let’s talk about what it really means to live wild, grounded, and free, no matter what life throws at you.
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18. You Can’t Talk To Yourself Like Sh*t & Expect To Rise

If someone followed you around all day and talked to you the way you talk to you…Would you call them supportive?Or would you slap them?
Because most of us wouldn’t let a stranger say half the sh*t we say to ourselves—and yet we let it slide when it’s coming from inside our own head.
This episode is your wake-up call.We’re not sugarcoating it.We’re going all in on the damage of negative self-talk, where it actually comes from, and how to stop being your own worst enemy.
You can’t talk to yourself like sh*t and expect to rise.It’s time to shift the voice—and become the one who’s got your own back.
🔥 Inside This Episode:
Why your inner critic isn’t just annoying—it’s rewriting your story
The sneaky ways we internalize shame, fear, and "be small" messaging
A raw breakdown of how to actually shift your inner voice
Steps to rebuild self-trust (and stop breaking promises to yourself)
What Ted Lasso and trauma have in common (yep, we went there)
🎧 Whether you’ve been stuck in a shame spiral or just need a real conversation about mindset that doesn’t feel like toxic positivity, this episode is your sign.
🧠 Reflection Prompt:What’s one lie your inner critic keeps repeating—and what’s the truth you’re ready to believe instead?Say it. Write it. Let it land.
 
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17. F The Shoulds: What Got You Here Won't Set You Free

We’ve all been handed a script for how life should look:Get married.Have the kids.Climb the ladder.Be grateful.Be good.And don’t rock the boat.
But what if that script never fit you in the first place?
In this episode, I’m calling out the quiet ways we abandon ourselves trying to meet expectations we never agreed to and what happens when we stop living for the “shoulds” and start living for what actually feels aligned.
I’ll share the real reason I never followed the traditional path, what I might have missed out on if I had, and why questioning the status quo might just be the most honest thing you’ll ever do.
This one is honest, direct, and a wake-up call if you’ve been living on autopilot.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why “should” is fear dressed up as logic
How I avoided a life that looked good on paper but felt like a trap
What happens when you start asking what you actually want
One small way to start unlearning the shoulds today
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16. What 5 Days In A Treehouse Showed Me

Sometimes the most important thing you can do… is pause.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a chapter that’s been anything but easy.
After months of living in a low-grade state of survival - navigating Phoebe’s health, abandoning my routines, and feeling completely disconnected from myself, I finally stepped away.
Five days in a luxury treehouse tucked into the Colorado mountains gave me the breathing room I didn’t even know I needed.
This wasn’t a trip to “reset” or come back with a 20-step morning routine. It was a return to presence. To myself. To stillness.
Inside this episode:
Why even the tools you know work fall away in survival mode
The cost of constantly being “on” - even for someone who teaches this work
What burnout really looks like (hint: it’s not always obvious)
How five quiet days in nature helped me shift back into my body and remember who I am
What I’m rebuilding now, and how I’m doing it differently
If you’ve felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or like your world’s gotten small lately, this one’s for you.
And, you don’t need a luxury treehouse in the mountains to feel like yourself again.
But you do need space, whatever that looks like for you.
If you are curious about where I stayed (because yeah, it was incredible), you can check it out HERE
 
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15. Procrastination Isn’t a Quirk - It’s a Cage

You keep thinking you’re just “bad at time management.”Or that you just need to get your sh*t together.
It's not just a bad habit.Procrastination is the invisible cage you keep locking yourself inside while telling yourself you’re “just busy.”
This episode isn’t about beating yourself up.It’s about finally understanding what’s actually happening underneath the stall... and how to start breaking the cycle before it becomes your identity.
Inside this episode:
🔥 Why procrastination isn’t laziness (and what it really signals)🔥 How shame, chaos, and perfectionism wire you into self-sabotage🔥 What to do when you know better… but still can’t move🔥 How to shift the story you're living in without waiting for panic to push you
You don’t need a better planner.You need to stop living like you have unlimited chances.
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