005: The Fear of Success at the Edges of Growth

In this episode of Rooted and Rehumanizing, Meg and Jillian unpack an unexpected but deeply human conversation that started on a day they almost didn’t record. What unfolded was an exploration of visibility, success, and the edges of growth that make us feel both excited and terrified.

They dive into what it really means to step into bigger visions, why fear of success can feel heavier than fear of failure, and how trusting yourself expands your capacity to lead and live fully. This episode is an invitation to embrace your uniqueness, lean into growth edges, and root yourself in who you already are.

Themes we explore:

• Moving through the fear of success
• Expanding your capacity to hold more
• Recognizing growth edges and choosing to lean in
• Building deeper self-trust
• Naming and normalizing the overwhelm that comes with success
• Living into the Be → Do → Have model

Quotes worth remembering:

• “I have to be visible to get this message out there.”
• “At some point, you have to trust yourself enough to stop anticipating and just handle it in the moment.”
• “Everything starts with an idea, then it’s up to you to make it real.”
• “Maybe don’t perform. Maybe just be.”
• “Be. Do. Have. First, be the version of yourself you want to be, and take action from that place.”
• “I am her. I’m not waiting. I already am.”

We’d love to connect with you.

Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us. If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually.

Connect with Jillian:

www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis

email: [e-mail]

Connect with Meg:

Website: profoundwellness.net

Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse

Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw