Find your Wyld
Find your Wyld
Janessa Dade
#14 Why You’re Playing Small (And How to Stop Holding Yourself Back)
38 minutes Posted Jan 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re capable of more — but can’t seem to move forward?

In this episode of Find Your Wyld, we’re breaking down why women play small and what’s actually keeping you from stepping into your next level — in life, business, and identity.

This isn’t about fear of failure. It’s about safety, conditioning, people-pleasing, and the quiet ways women learn to shrink themselves to stay accepted.

You’ll learn:

  • Why playing small feels safe (and why it’s draining your energy)

  • How self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing keep you stuck

  • Why confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from action

  • The real reason visibility feels scary

  • How to stop holding yourself back without blowing up your life

  • Simple shifts to help you start playing bigger in small, aligned ways

If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” downplaying what you want, or choosing comfort over growth — this episode will help you understand why… and how to change it.

You’re not playing small because you’re incapable.
You’re playing small because it once kept you safe...and we are not doing that anymore!!!


And as promised...here is the brief journal to get yourself started in the right direction!


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