# 3990: She Believed She Could, So She Did by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Trusting Yourself

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-04-23T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3990: Rachel Shanken shares a deeply personal story of confronting fear head-on, revealing how a single moment of courage can redefine identity and expand what feels possible. Her journey shows that choosing “I can” over “I can’t” builds resilience, reduces regret, and unlocks a more fulfilling, courageous life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/she-believed-she-could/ Quotes to ponder: "There’s a voice of fear inside us all that’s trying to keep us safe, but there’s also a voice of 'yes, you can' that’s trying to help us to truly live." "Telling myself 'I can' feels so much better than telling myself I can’t." "Facing my fear helps me build a pool of resilience for future fears." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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