# E191: Am I Afraid of Success? Stop Fear From Holding Back Your Business

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Podcast: [The Jamie Sea Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jamie-sea-show-2945167)
Published: 2026-04-08T16:00:50+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thejamiesea.com
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## Resource

More people are afraid of success than failure and your nervous system is the reason why. In this episode of Dear Jamie, a small business owner shares that she wants to grow, get clients, and make an impact... but the fear of going viral, losing her privacy, and losing control is keeping her stuck. Jamie breaks down exactly what's happening in your brain and body when growth feels terrifying, and gives you the step-by-step process to build safety, take incremental action, and reclaim your autonomy no matter how big you grow. In this episode: Why your amygdala fires up every time you set a new goal How nervous system dysregulation shows up as overthinking, hyper-control, and worst-case-scenario spiraling The "no reference point" problem — and how to build one Why you never lose your autonomy, privacy, or choice when you grow The incremental action framework to build body-based safety over time How co-regulation supports your nervous system through visibility fear Why your future self is already calling you forward Your business never gets to overrule you. You're always in the driver's seat. Find Us + Links to Resources: ❤️ Join us inside of the Broadcast Room https://thejamiesea.com/thebroadcastroom ?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Shownotes&utm_campaign= April7 📧 Do you have a question for Jamie about business, wealth, growth, or energetics? Submit your here: https://thejamiesea.com/dearjamie ✨ Find Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieseaofficial/ ✨ Check out the Jamie Sea Website: https://thejamiesea.com/#hero?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Shownotes&utm_campaign=April1 Disclaimer: The Jamie Sea Show is a space for personal stories, reflections, and conversations around business and life. The content shared is not intended as medical, legal…

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