Episode

Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

Podcast: Friends from Wild Places
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 1587
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Summary

Artist Jay Franklin shares how embracing uncertainty and the philosophy of 'feeling the fear and doing it anyway' fueled his move to France. The conversation explores the intersection of personal courage, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the resilience required to build a new life.

Topics

Personal Growth
Immigration
Resilience
Entrepreneurship
Overcoming Fear
Storytelling
Life Transitions

Highlights

Main idea: True confidence isn't the absence of fear, but the ability to act while feeling it
Practical takeaway: Use intuition and small, decisive actions to navigate major life transitions
Failure mode: Avoiding growth by staying in a comfortable environment to avoid the 'suffering' of change
Lesson: Long-term stability and integration often require significant short-term sacrifice and discipline
Perspective: Success is often a byproduct of persistence through periods of intense struggle and hard work

Chapters

5:00 Introduction to Jay Franklin: The hosts welcome Jay Franklin to discuss his journey and his passion for storytelling.
9:00 The Power of Facing Fear: A discussion on the quote 'Feel the fear and do it anyway' and how it applies to universal human struggles.
13:00 True Crime Interlude: A brief look into a chilling abduction case involving digital footprints and medical technology.
22:00 The Leap to France: Jay recounts his decision to move to Europe, quit his job, and navigate the complexities of student visas.
24:00 The Price of Citizenship: Jay shares the hardships of working and studying simultaneously to achieve permanent residency and French citizenship.