Fuck Fear

After a six-month hiatus to process, heal and deal with a sudden and unexpected death, host Catenya McHenry returns to talk about who passed away and how this death has impacted her life and the lives of her children. In this very personal and vulnerable episode, Catenya sorts through a myriad of complicated emotions involving anger, joy and grief and she talks about why, more than anything, she feels a sense of relief. From being sued for full custody to a dramatic trial in family court and psychological abuse, she feels an enormous burden is lifted. Catenya is not afraid to talk about the essence of release and relief and she talks about the experience of gratitude and peace– to finally be able to breathe. *New episodes every other Thursday. Listen to other episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

This first episode of the new Fuck Fear season four explores fears one experiences before making the final decision to petition for divorce and explores the difficulty and fear if children are involved. Host Catenya McHenry speaks from deeply personal experience as she reveals why fear kept her in the relationship longer. Reading excerpts from her book, Married to a Narcissist, she reveals, "I stayed five years too long thinking I would be the one responsible for dismantling the family unit, and I was afraid that would be too much guilt to live with." Vulnerability envelopes this episode as she talks not only about her fears, trepidations and anxiety during the decision-making process. Catenya shares how fear also propelled her to move forward with filing even though she was afraid of hurting her children. "I was afraid that I might die an early death from crushing stress, and emotional turmoil and I realized there was no way I could continue to live that way. The divorce was my personal rescue mission." *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop merch in the podcast boutique- catenya.com/merch

Season 4 of the Fuck Fear podcast is coming soon. This season's theme is about Fear + Divorce. Host Catenya McHenry will speak from first hand experience of fears she faced before deciding to call it quits twelve years ago. "With the divorce rate still riding close to 50 percent, I thought it appropriate to talk about this very relevant and relatable topic and all the fears that one experiences, especially if you're divorcing a narcissist," she says. Season 4 will shed light on not only fears prior to divorce but also during, post-divorce, how narcissists try to use fear as a weapon, custody issues, family court, fear of being re-traumatized, a fear of dating again, rediscovering yourself and who you are outside of the relationship, and ultimately, fears faced during the healing process. Experts and others will join this season to share their stories in hopes of inspiring and encouraging listeners to be brave enough to find more peace and freedom.

Happy Birthday! February 22 marks one-year of the Fuck Fear podcast! It's been an amazing year of exploring fears, asking why, and giving listeners tips and strategies on how to conquer and overcome fear. In this episode, host Catenya McHenry takes a look back on some of her favorite episodes, and we count down the TOP 5 of all time. Can you guess which ones? Be sure to listen and then enter our Instagram GIVEAWAY.

This is a heroic act and whistleblowers help justice reach places where it would never be," says Mitch Kreindler, whistleblower lawyer. From Watergate to Enron, Facebook, and Theranos, throughout history, whistleblowers have activated the demise of a company. Recently, the bravery of whistleblowers in the case of Elizabeth Holmes at Theranos led to her eventual conviction. But revealing inside workings and wrongdoings of a company come with great risk, anxiety, and fear. Whistleblower lawyer Mitch Kreindler at Kreindler & Associates joins this episode to talk about why his practice is solely focused on representing whistleblowers and he gives insight about the abuse, emotional, psychological, and physical toll his clients experience throughout the process of deciding to blow the whistle on their company. "Find a way to bring down the giant," says Mitch. Resources: Whistleblower Protection Program Whistleblower Revolution Podcast Fraud in America Podcast National Whistleblower Center Blowthewhistle.com *NEW EPISODES ON THURSDAYS*

Projection is a real thing and when someone projects their own fears onto another person, it can feel weighty. As host Catenya McHenry discusses in this episode, projection happens for many reasons. There are times when people are told by another individual, 'you can't do that, or you won't be able to make that happen,'  It's not because they think you don't have the ability — they know you're able and capable and that's what scares them. The doubter is afraid of your success, afraid that you'll somehow be better than them, and afraid that you will outshine them. They are sometimes intimidated by your confidence. What they don't realize is that their doubt is your motivator to be greater, to do the thing they told you that you couldn't. In many cases their projection has less to do with you and more to do with their insecurities — and fears. New Episodes on Thursdays

"Loneliness like joy and wonder, are all part of the human condition but we need to constantly care for our need to connect to others," says Shari Foos, marriage and family therapist at The Narrative Method. In her practice and education, Shari says the topic of loneliness and the fear of being alone is something that comes up in nearly all her sessions with clients. On this episode, Shari talks about the fact that every human being will experience loneliness at some point in life, how to prepare for loneliness in relationships, and how the pandemic has limited human connection, exacerbating loneliness. She also talks about how dating after divorce sometimes creates a fear of being alone and a fear of not finding true love and companionship. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

If you scroll social media, failure is not something you see happening often but failure is something all humans face and not anything to be ashamed of. Yet, failure is real, existing in everyday life, but the fear of failure can sometimes keep people from reaching an attainable goal or even trying in the first place. On this episode, Marika McHenry, sister of the show's host Catenya McHenry, joins the conversation to talk about her fear of failure as an entrepreneur and business owner. The two reminisce about their childhood where they recall failure not being an option in their household and how that upbringing affected them in both positive and negative ways as adults. Marika also discusses how the fear of failure forces her to constantly perform under pressure - in extreme circumstances, and in a toxic work environment. She talks through how she kills the fear but how she's also learning to create boundaries and protect her peace. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

Power and control are two aspects of sexual assault that create fear, causing victims to stay silent about what’s happened to them. In light of the recent USA Gymnastics Nassar abuse settlement, the #MeToo movement, and so many cases that are underreported, this episode is extremely important!! Host Catenya McHenry speaks with Yulanda McCarty-Harris, J.D., sexual assault researcher at the Institute for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. The two talk about the fears victims face before they decide to report, including fear of retaliation, and why some sexual assault victims believe a crime never happened and what to do if you have been sexually assaulted. *New Episodes of Thursdays*

The 3-part series continues with the final episode, 'how fear of losing yourself in a relationship negatively affects children' with guest Pam Benson Owens. Because we now how observant children are, Pam and podcast host Catenya McHenry talk about the importance of demonstrating healthy relationships and teaching their children how to choose a partner, how to create boundaries, and how to be brave enough to choose better for themselves in future relationships. In part 1, Fear of Losing Yourself in Marriage, Pam revealed she keeps a 'getaway box' in the back of her closet that holds $1,000 cash and a Target uniform, in the event it's time to call her marriage quits. "losing yourself starts with giving up your last name," says Pam. Part 2, Fear of Losing Yourself in a Relationship, looks at the detrimental affects of co-dependency in personal and professional relationships, and how those things contribute to a loss of self that's hard to regain. Be sure to catch all three episodes **New Episodes on Thursdays** Shop merch in the podcast boutique