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After a six-month hiatus to process, heal and deal with a sudden and unexpected death, host Catenya McHenry returns to talk about who passed away and how this death has impacted her life and the lives of her children. In this very personal and vulnerable episode, Catenya sorts through a myriad of complicated emotions involving anger, joy and grief and she talks about why, more than anything, she feels a sense of relief. From being sued for full custody to a dramatic trial in family court and psychological abuse, she feels an enormous burden is lifted. Catenya is not afraid to talk about the essence of release and relief and she talks about the experience of gratitude and peace– to finally be able to breathe. *New episodes every other Thursday. Listen to other episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

This first episode of the new Fuck Fear season four explores fears one experiences before making the final decision to petition for divorce and explores the difficulty and fear if children are involved. Host Catenya McHenry speaks from deeply personal experience as she reveals why fear kept her in the relationship longer. Reading excerpts from her book, Married to a Narcissist, she reveals, "I stayed five years too long thinking I would be the one responsible for dismantling the family unit, and I was afraid that would be too much guilt to live with." Vulnerability envelopes this episode as she talks not only about her fears, trepidations and anxiety during the decision-making process. Catenya shares how fear also propelled her to move forward with filing even though she was afraid of hurting her children. "I was afraid that I might die an early death from crushing stress, and emotional turmoil and I realized there was no way I could continue to live that way. The divorce was my personal rescue mission." *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop merch in the podcast boutique- catenya.com/merch

Season 4 of the Fuck Fear podcast is coming soon. This season's theme is about Fear + Divorce. Host Catenya McHenry will speak from first hand experience of fears she faced before deciding to call it quits twelve years ago. "With the divorce rate still riding close to 50 percent, I thought it appropriate to talk about this very relevant and relatable topic and all the fears that one experiences, especially if you're divorcing a narcissist," she says. Season 4 will shed light on not only fears prior to divorce but also during, post-divorce, how narcissists try to use fear as a weapon, custody issues, family court, fear of being re-traumatized, a fear of dating again, rediscovering yourself and who you are outside of the relationship, and ultimately, fears faced during the healing process. Experts and others will join this season to share their stories in hopes of inspiring and encouraging listeners to be brave enough to find more peace and freedom.

Happy Birthday! February 22 marks one-year of the Fuck Fear podcast! It's been an amazing year of exploring fears, asking why, and giving listeners tips and strategies on how to conquer and overcome fear. In this episode, host Catenya McHenry takes a look back on some of her favorite episodes, and we count down the TOP 5 of all time. Can you guess which ones? Be sure to listen and then enter our Instagram GIVEAWAY.

This is a heroic act and whistleblowers help justice reach places where it would never be," says Mitch Kreindler, whistleblower lawyer. From Watergate to Enron, Facebook, and Theranos, throughout history, whistleblowers have activated the demise of a company. Recently, the bravery of whistleblowers in the case of Elizabeth Holmes at Theranos led to her eventual conviction. But revealing inside workings and wrongdoings of a company come with great risk, anxiety, and fear. Whistleblower lawyer Mitch Kreindler at Kreindler & Associates joins this episode to talk about why his practice is solely focused on representing whistleblowers and he gives insight about the abuse, emotional, psychological, and physical toll his clients experience throughout the process of deciding to blow the whistle on their company. "Find a way to bring down the giant," says Mitch. Resources: Whistleblower Protection Program Whistleblower Revolution Podcast Fraud in America Podcast National Whistleblower Center Blowthewhistle.com *NEW EPISODES ON THURSDAYS*

Projection is a real thing and when someone projects their own fears onto another person, it can feel weighty. As host Catenya McHenry discusses in this episode, projection happens for many reasons. There are times when people are told by another individual, 'you can't do that, or you won't be able to make that happen,'  It's not because they think you don't have the ability — they know you're able and capable and that's what scares them. The doubter is afraid of your success, afraid that you'll somehow be better than them, and afraid that you will outshine them. They are sometimes intimidated by your confidence. What they don't realize is that their doubt is your motivator to be greater, to do the thing they told you that you couldn't. In many cases their projection has less to do with you and more to do with their insecurities — and fears. New Episodes on Thursdays

"Loneliness like joy and wonder, are all part of the human condition but we need to constantly care for our need to connect to others," says Shari Foos, marriage and family therapist at The Narrative Method. In her practice and education, Shari says the topic of loneliness and the fear of being alone is something that comes up in nearly all her sessions with clients. On this episode, Shari talks about the fact that every human being will experience loneliness at some point in life, how to prepare for loneliness in relationships, and how the pandemic has limited human connection, exacerbating loneliness. She also talks about how dating after divorce sometimes creates a fear of being alone and a fear of not finding true love and companionship. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

If you scroll social media, failure is not something you see happening often but failure is something all humans face and not anything to be ashamed of. Yet, failure is real, existing in everyday life, but the fear of failure can sometimes keep people from reaching an attainable goal or even trying in the first place. On this episode, Marika McHenry, sister of the show's host Catenya McHenry, joins the conversation to talk about her fear of failure as an entrepreneur and business owner. The two reminisce about their childhood where they recall failure not being an option in their household and how that upbringing affected them in both positive and negative ways as adults. Marika also discusses how the fear of failure forces her to constantly perform under pressure - in extreme circumstances, and in a toxic work environment. She talks through how she kills the fear but how she's also learning to create boundaries and protect her peace. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

Power and control are two aspects of sexual assault that create fear, causing victims to stay silent about what’s happened to them. In light of the recent USA Gymnastics Nassar abuse settlement, the #MeToo movement, and so many cases that are underreported, this episode is extremely important!! Host Catenya McHenry speaks with Yulanda McCarty-Harris, J.D., sexual assault researcher at the Institute for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. The two talk about the fears victims face before they decide to report, including fear of retaliation, and why some sexual assault victims believe a crime never happened and what to do if you have been sexually assaulted. *New Episodes of Thursdays*

The 3-part series continues with the final episode, 'how fear of losing yourself in a relationship negatively affects children' with guest Pam Benson Owens. Because we now how observant children are, Pam and podcast host Catenya McHenry talk about the importance of demonstrating healthy relationships and teaching their children how to choose a partner, how to create boundaries, and how to be brave enough to choose better for themselves in future relationships. In part 1, Fear of Losing Yourself in Marriage, Pam revealed she keeps a 'getaway box' in the back of her closet that holds $1,000 cash and a Target uniform, in the event it's time to call her marriage quits. "losing yourself starts with giving up your last name," says Pam. Part 2, Fear of Losing Yourself in a Relationship, looks at the detrimental affects of co-dependency in personal and professional relationships, and how those things contribute to a loss of self that's hard to regain. Be sure to catch all three episodes **New Episodes on Thursdays** Shop merch in the podcast boutique

Our three-part series continues with episode two, 'fear of losing yourself in a relationship' with guest Pam Benson Owens. On the Part- 1 episode, Fear of Losing Yourself in Marriage, Pam revealed she keeps a 'getaway box' in the back of her closet that holds $1,000 and a change of clothes in the event it's time to call her marriage quits. "Losing yourself starts with giving up your last name," says Pam. In this part-two episode, Pam and podcast host Catenya McHenry candidly and very honestly talk about whether or not there is value in relationships, the detrimental affects of co-dependency, and how those things contribute to a loss of self that's hard to regain. Today's topic is applicable to any relationship, whether personal or professional. **New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop merch in the podcast boutique

"Fear is a slow gangster and let’s be clear, many of us came into the relationship, loving the idea of loving that person but in reality not really loving that person," says Pam Benson Owens, CEO and corporate leadership consultant. A two-hour conversation between friends, Pam and host Catenya, turned into a three-part episode about fear of losing yourself in marriage, fear of losing yourself in a relationship, and how losing yourself negatively affects and impacts your children. This episode is raw, emotional, full of vulnerabilities and hard truths about the constructs around modern day marriage and relationships. The women speak honestly about how they each lost themselves in their respective marriages and how many women start their relationship journey losing - starting with giving up their last name and why Pam says every woman should have a "getaway box" in the back of her closet. **NEW EPISODES ON THURSDAYS** Shop the podcast boutique at here-- https://www.catenya.com/podcast/merch/

Protecting your peace is about a lot of things but most importantly, it's about deciding what to let go of that no longer serves you. Whether it's at work or in a relationship, protecting your peace and peace of mind, heart, and soul is also about harnessing your personal power to create a safe space that's free of stress, anxiety, chaos, conflict, and confusion. As host Catenya McHenry talks about in this new episode, fear can sometimes plays a huge part in why we allow our boundaries to break. We fear the expectations of others, their reaction to our boundaries, and even their demands on our time and our life. All of it is a peace disrupter. Catenya taps into her vulnerability and shares ways she's let fear steal her peace but she also talks through how to get back to a place of solace and tranquility.

"Survival and death is a core fear that’s not really spoken, it’s like, hey I’m not afraid of death but we’re talking about these core anxieties that mask it," says April Hannah, spiritual coach and mental health therapist. "If you lose the fear of death, you begin to live life even more and experience life even more. The Fear of Death kicks off Season 3 and although it's a topic that may be uncomfortable to talk about, we tackle it anyway in hopes it helps you live more freely, with less fear. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop new merch in the boutique.

Relationships, whether romantic or professional, can be difficult to maintain. And there are the unhealthy, toxic relationships that your friends would say need a well-planned exit strategy. While there may be many of you who know for sure you need to leave, there could be doubt and fear associated with the impending separation. "There is a fear, most of the time, of leaving relationships because usually at that point when you want to leave a relationship it is because you don’t feel good about yourself and your ego and self-esteem isn’t high," says Bonnie Winston, relationship expert and celebrity matchmaker. If you're being disrespected, mistreated, abused, belittled, de-humanized, existing in a toxic environment, and you know you need to call it quits or you know someone who needs to make that decision, this episode will speak to your heart and your core. Bonnie joins this last episode of season 2 to talk about how co-dependency develops, what keeps people in a relationship longer than they should, and why people are afraid to leave. She also offers strategies and steps for not only how to be more courageous to leave but also how to say fuck you to fear and find happiness and joy on the other side of that unfulfilling relationship. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the podcast boutique here

"What else combats fear is knowledge," says DJ and reality show contestant Nicole Rose Stillings. "A lot of times we’re scared of the unknown, so something like reality tv, it’s not exactly The Apprentice, it’s not exactly The Real Housewives, it’s The Big shot with Bethenny Frankel, she’s got a reputation for being a loose cannon right so kind of an unknown and unchartered territory there.” Nicole is a world class DJ, entrepreneur, and reality show contestant joining this episode to talk about the fears she faced as a contestant on The Big Shot with Bethenny Frankel. She also talks about how she worked through those fears using a beautiful mindfulness manifest mindset. You may be surprised about what else she talks about, as she shares some of the behind of scenes on the show. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the podcast boutique for fantastic merch.

With just over half the country vaccinated, there's lots of room to talk about why more people are not getting the shots. Many people express FEAR of the COVID-19 vaccine. While the reasons range from simple to extreme, we're talking about a myriad of vaccine fears on this in-depth and important episode with public guests Dr. Jess Steier, public health scientist, CEO of Vital Statistics Consulting, and co-host of Unbiased Science podcast and her ER physician husband Dr. Ethan Chapin. Dr. Chapin talks about what he's witnessing in his Florida emergency room, what patients are telling him about why they refuse to get vaccinated, and the moral and emotional dilemmas he deals with everyday. Dr. Steier talks about the vaccination science, if the pandemic will ever be gone and much more. No politics, just science. Be sure to tune in! *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the podcast boutique

Survivors of narcissist relationships often experience some residual goop left over from the relationship like fear, anxiety, and PTSD sparked from the years, days. months, and weeks of abuse. But writing her first book, Married to a Narcissist: Enduring the Struggle and Finding You Again, host Catenya McHenry says was a cathartic experience helping her to slowly heal. This podcast has also provided healing from the pain and has empowered her to speak about the experience with less tears and with more peace and wisdom. In this very personal episode though, she shares one of her fears and a short chapter titled "The Grip of Fear," from her second book she's in process of writing. It expresses the electric shock of fear to the heart, body, and soul. Catenya also talks about how she broke the bounds of fear and anger and she offers guidance to her listeners on how they too can experience the joy and happiness of a liberated life. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop Merch in the Podcast Boutique here https://www.catenya.com/podcast/

"Change is inevitable," says Radical Forgiveness Expert Kym Kennedy. "It's something that's going to happen no matter what and the better we are at adapting to whatever changes come, the more successful we'll be. If you are doing the same thing all the time, you're not growing." Change is not only inevitable, it's also something that frightens a lot of people. And in this pandemic season, change has been forced on everyone. Some are handling it without resistance, and others, not so much. On this new episode, we're talking about why change is fearful. Audience favorite Kym Kennedy returns in season two to talk about the change she's experiencing and she talks through how others can experience the positive side of change. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the Podcast Boutique here

Scrolling social media can sometimes cause one to feel horrible about themselves because it's easy to get swept up in self-doubt, professional doubt, and depression when looking at what other people are doing or how they portray to be living their lives. Imposter syndrome will trick us into believing others are doing extraordinary things and we're not. On this new episode with CEO of Lamik Beauty Kim Roxie, we discuss adopting the belief that not all of what you see is real and if it is, so what, we are all on our own paths and our own journey. "When we're talking about looking at all these things and fearing that we're not where we're supposed to be compared to someone else, I have to check myself and remember that's not my calling and I should be rooting for that other person and be their biggest cheerleader," says Roxie. "In order for me to reveal the beauty of women, I've got to cleanse and detox on jealousy and envy everyday." *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop podcast merch here Visit Lamik Beauty here

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.9 million Americans quit their job in June 2021 and our next podcast guest, Deseré Cross Ward has joined the movement, what's being dubbed as The Great Resignation. She was a popular previous guest, whose episode Fear of Speaking Out was No.1 for weeks. Deseré returns to talk about the next chapter in her journey, why she quit her job - but not without fear- and how she's encouraging others to find their inner peace and joy. "At the end of the day, it comes down to self-love, says Deseré. "Do you love yourself enough to change your situation, do you love yourself enough to free yourself from what you're experiencing, so that you can experience joy, so that you can experience the greater that God has for you?"

Fuck Fear host Catenya McHenry says she's often felt anxiety after applying for a job, afraid that she's going to hear a 'no' and be turned down. In this episode, she expresses she's felt the same fear as a serial entrepreneur and communications consultant pursuing a big contract, new client, or even wholesale orders for her sock company SoleMate Sox. "I'm constantly questioning myself and wondering 'do they like me, 'am I what they're looking for, is my rate too high, and will I even hear back.'" In this new episode, she talks honestly and candidly about her fears as an employee and entrepreneur. She also gives tips on how to step into your badass nature with confidence in hopes that those in The Great Resignation movement can find something relatable. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the podcast boutique

"We are fearful of things like rejection, failure and anything that will alter our self-concepts, we are really good at imagining our best selves and anything that will detract to that, will give us a lot of anxiety which we experience," says Bermiss. Have you just gone through evaluation season at work? If it caused stress, anxiety and fear, you should definitely listen to this episode as my guest, Sekou Bermiss explains the why. He is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flager Business School. He studies management, people analytics, managing human capital, organizational theory and design and has a deep understanding about why workers sometimes are afraid of being evaluated and fear related to the performance evaluation. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the podcast boutique at catenya.com

"There is no seamless to this. As women and as Black women, we were taught to hold your head up with confidence and just do it, f*ck fear," says guest and serial entrepreneur My-Cherie Haley. "So those times when I felt like I was most weakest and get out of bed and know what my next move would be and didn’t know whether or not I’d be able to make rent that month, I just did it because I know I had to do it." She's considered brave because she’s changed careers several times and seems to have done it successfully, but if you ask the next F*ck Fear guest My-Cherie Haley, she tells a different story that you should definitely hear on this new episode. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop podcast merch in the new boutique

Returning guest, Austin-based Life Coach Ellen Torreyson says not living their truth is the No. 1 issue her clients bring to her. "They either aren’t living their truth, or they aren’t sure what their truth really is and they feel like something is off and they aren’t sure why, or they recently decided to live their truth and are navigating all the uncertainty, and judgement and fear that comes with that," says Ellen. If you aren't living your truth in life, love, or in your relationships, Ellen will show you how to work through the fear of figuring it out. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the Fuck Fear Boutique at catenya.com

Many of the fears we face as adults, originated from childhood traumas, and if not dealt with, those fears can chase us for years. It's the topic of conversation in this episode with Catenya's cousin Mai Young. The two discuss a number of fears including fear of abandonment stemming from nearly a year that Mai and her three siblings were left home alone by their Mom who suffered from drug addiction. The four missed an entire school year and were later separated and placed in foster care. That trauma along with many other traumatic incidents throughout her life has induced many of Mai's adult fears but with therapy, she's learning to work through them in order to live fearlessly. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Shop the Podcast Boutique at catenya.com

"One of my fears has been white fragility and in order to get over that fear of hurting somebody’s feelings, or mismanaging the white fragility, so I had to be like ok girl, what’s more important, white fragility or your own sanity, and I chose myself," says Deseré Cross Ward, journalist, and social media strategist at UT Austin. There are a lot of fears wrapped up in the fear of speaking out. There’s fear of retaliation, fear of what other’s may think, fear of what they will do— all of it and more is what we chat about on this new Fuck Fear episode when I speak with Cross Ward. She’s found new courage, and a new voice that’s breaking the silence on not just white fragility but also racism in the work place and cultural taxation. Don’t miss the honest, raw, and vulnerable conversation. *New Episodes Each Thursday. Shop the Boutique*

"I think a lot of people have imposter syndrome, constantly looking over the shoulder or worry that maybe I shouldn’t be here, maybe I don’t belong here, maybe I’m not good enough. I think that happens to people a lot," says Dr. Carrie Barron, board certified psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and director of creativity resilience at Dell Medical School in Austin. Social media can be brutal in the ways it can make people feel like they aren't doing enough or are not good enough or not successful enough. And even if one does reach the levels of success their striving for, is there fear once you get there? On this new episode, we discuss the fear of success with my guest Dr. Carrie Barron, board certified psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and director of creativity resilience at Dell Medical school. *New Episodes on Thursdays* Visit the new podcast boutique: https://www.catenya.com/owa5

"People spend a lot of time and I struggle with it too," says Pam Benson Owens, "trying to perform or behave to an expectation, trying to perform or behave to a version of yourself that other people have decided not you and that can chip away at your soul every single day." Fear of Other's Expectations kicks off Season 2 of the Fuck Fear podcast. Season 1 favorite Pam Owens returns to talk about how we decide to live up to other people’s expectations of us and the fear that surrounds our souls if we decide to rebel against those expectations. *New episodes every Thursday* Shop the new boutique at catenya.com

There are times when we make decisions out of sheer panic, fearing what we think the outcome may be. In this episode, host Catenya McHenry opens up about an emotional situation she's in the midst of with her ex-husband that's requiring faith and focus, free of fear. No matter what happens, she is refusing to live in fear. Be sure to tune in to this very personal episode as we close season 1 of the Fuck Fear podcast. Visit our website for more episodes and content.

"When we are afraid of something, we avoid, always, or we reschedule, or put it off, or delay because we don’t want to deal with," says Certified Life Coach Ellen Torreyson. "What you end up doing when you avoid is you prolong the misery for yourself." If that thing you’re putting off is the uncomfortable conversation, before you say it in a text come sit with Ellen and host Catenya McHenry as they both discuss why we as humans are afraid to have uncomfortable conversations and we learn tips of how to ease the awkwardness. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

"In organizations that are outcome focused -what they care about is your sales, what are your numbers- a narcissist flourishes in that environment because they are experts at positioning themselves to take credit for success and to deflect blame," says Dr. Kristie Loescher senior management lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin. "They are very confident and they present themselves as excellent and superb at their work when they actually aren’t." If you work with a narcissist, then you know their personality type is very difficult to engage and interact with. On this episode, we talk not only about fearing the narcissist at work but we also talk about how to recognize their grandiose personality type, we learn why they are constantly promoted and we talk about how to separate yourself from the abuse. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

"This is the thing about boundaries and expectations, just because you can do it, doesn’t mean I should be doing it, but that deep feeling of fear, comes down to always being in a world, as a woman, that I always have to prove myself," says podcast guest and CEO Pam Benson Owens. Setting boundaries is hard. Setting boundaries is also life-changing but it sometimes takes a while to get to the place of setting the boundary and holding steadfast to it. So why are we afraid to set the boundary in the first place? Is it about the other person's reaction, or what they may think or say? We figure it all out in this new Fuck Fear conversation. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

Forgiveness is not just about the other person, it’s also about you. On this second installment in our two-week forgiveness series, NPR guest, spiritual counselor, and forgiveness expert Ana Holub, says what is also true about forgiveness is that we’re sometimes afraid to forgive ourselves. On this new episode, we talk about why and we talk about how we can be better to ourselves. "If you can have the deep trust and courage to forgive yourself, you can handle anything," says Holub. *Listen to Ep. 8 :Fear of Forgiving Family Members here *Find forgiveness worksheets here *New Episodes on Thursdays*

"There are only two things in life, love and fear," says Forgiveness Expert and Radical Forgiveness coach Kym Kennedy. On this new Fuck Fear episode, my guest Kym and I have an open and vulnerable conversation about why it's difficult and fearful to forgive family members. "If you were to forgive, the implication is that you are condoning it, you’re like saying, it’s ok or you’re weak- there are so many reasons why people are afraid to forgive, she says." This episode takes a us deep into the emotional work of radical forgiveness and what it will require to be at complete peace with yourself and your family. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

Perhaps you're thinking of starting a new business but if you're afraid to take that leap of faith, then this episode is entirely relatable. Natalie Holloway, co-founder of multi-million dollar chic fitness brand Bala is our guest. The brand was profitable in their first year, they landed deals on Shark Tank, and they're currently killing it in the global fitness market. Natalie talks about her fears in launching Bala Bangles, what she did to kill that fear, and she talks about new fears that she and her husband, co-founder Max Kislevitz face everyday.

"It’s not wrong to feel fear," says Nicole Keller, fear researcher at Dell Medical School's Institute of Neuroscience at UT Austin. "It’s like a completely actual adaptive feeling and we need it, so just being afraid doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do something or go through that process. It shows that you are doing ok and that your brain is responding in a correct way." On this new episode of Fuck Fear, we take a deep dive into the study and science of fear, what happens in our brains when we feel fear and how to change our brains to inhibit it. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

"What I know for sure," says host Catenya McHenry, "is that all children really want is the truth and love." On this episode, she opens up and talks about her fears of being completely transparent and truthful with her teenage children, how it changes their family dynamic, but how it truth helps build their self-esteem and confidence. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

"All of my individual fears were just little things that I knew were gonna happen. I just had to tell myself, that this is gonna happen regardless, and that’s not a reason to stay silent about it. Over the years, he has definitely gaslighted me a lot." On this episode, Catenya's teenage daughter talks about fear of the bully in her life but it's not the typical school bully she's had to face. As the single mom of three children, Catenya has worked hard to teach her children the importance of finding their voice and not be silent of mental and verbal abuse they may be enduring. *New Episodes on Thursdays*

"When I see frightened employees, it’s typically correlated to leaders who only know their legitimate power," says Dr. Kristie Loescher at the University of Texas at Austin. If you have ever cried before showing up to work or you're afraid of what management will do to you if you speak up, this episode is for you. On this episode, we talk about fear of management in the workplace, how it negatively affects productivity, and how to free yourself from the toxic work environment.

"A lot of what we’re afraid of is really just made up in our heads and a lot of people feel like we do, they want to make a change too, but they’re just too scared," says Austin-based certified Life Coach Ellen Torreyson. On this episode, we unlock the three most common adult fears and she tells us what to do about them. You may be surprised to learn that according to Ellen, one of them is not public speaking.

On the very first episode of Fuck Fear, host Catenya McHenry talks about the night she reached her breaking point. It started with an overnight conversation she had with her then six-year old daughter about not being afraid of monsters. During that talk, Catenya realized the monster metaphor would have a bigger meaning as she continued recovering from a toxic narcissistic relationship, which she writes about in her first book, Married to a Narcissist. She now sheds light on ways the emotional and psychological abuser used fear to try and control her. But when Catenya verbalized the words, "fuck fear," her entire world changed. What would be her second book is now reimagined into a podcast about fear and ways fear has affected us in life, career, relationships, and parenting. Guests share their struggles with fear and experts offer proven strategies for how to find your courage to let go of that fear so that you can live more freely.

Fuck Fear is full of honest conversations about how and why fear cripples us into complacency. Fear is an influential force and spirit that can bind and keep us from making life-changing decisions. Hosted by award-winning storyteller and broadcast journalist Catenya McHenry, Fuck Fear explores fears in life, career, parenting, and relationships. Guests share their struggles with fear and experts offer strategies for how to find your courage, your voice, and your bravery to do the thing you know in your heart you need to do.

Fear can paralyze us from taking actions we know in our hearts we need to take. Fuck Fear is rich with conversations about the root cause of fears in life, career, relationships, and parenting. Guests are everyday people who share their struggles with fear and industry experts who teach us how to work through them. Recovering from a toxic narcissistic relationship, author and host Catenya McHenry reached a breaking point of allowing the abuser to be manipulative, using fear to control her but it's when she finally said “fuck fear," that she was able to experience true freedom. And as a broadcast journalist and storyteller covering hundreds of stories over two decades, Catenya always been curious about how and why fear affects and cripples humankind. The hope and intention is that Fuck Fear empowers you to give fear the finger, find your bravery, and finally do the thing you were afraid to do. *LAUNCHING March 11, 2021* | New episodes every other Thursday.