# 123. "I have a fear of triggering people."

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Podcast: [A Felt Experience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-felt-experience-6435899)
Published: 2025-11-03T23:55:45+00:00
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🎙️ The Real Reason You’re Watering Yourself Down Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer 🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest things that keeps entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives from being fully visible — the fear of triggering people. Whether it’s holding back your opinions, not posting certain photos, downplaying your accomplishments, or refusing to sell boldly — these small moments of self-protection add up. And they keep you from being seen, trusted, and paid at the level you desire. I share the patterns I’ve noticed after working with hundreds of founders and the ways “not wanting to trigger people” subtly shows up in their branding, content, and leadership. 📌 You’ll hear me talk about: How “not wanting to trigger people” turns into watering yourself down Why avoiding discomfort in visibility creates inconsistency in sales The subtle ways you might hide — like only posting your “prime” photos or never talking about your wins The trap of only teaching instead of connecting and storytelling What your body language reveals about your leadership and self-trust Why your audience can only trust you as much as you trust yourself The story of my $20K month and how nervous system regulation helped me actually hold it What it means to be rooted enough to take risks in business — even if it means triggering people 💬 Quotes from this episode: “Triggering people is not a business problem. Avoiding it is.” “Your body can’t lie to me. I can tell when your energy matches your words.” “You can’t build trust with others if you don’t trust yourself when tension is high.” “Being visible means letting yourself be seen — even when it feels stretchy.” 🔗 Resources & Links 🗓️ Book a Discovery C…

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