296: The Confidence Myth: What Hannah Brown Learned About Relationships, Failure, & Vulnerability
#296: Josie sits down with bestselling author and former Bachelorette Hannah Brown for a conversation about fear, failure, anxiety, relationships, and what it really takes to build a life you're proud of. Hannah opens up about saying yes to opportunities before she felt ready, navigating public criticism in her 20s, and why some of the biggest turning points in her life happened when she stopped waiting for certainty. She shares the lessons she's learned from therapy, how she healed old relationship patterns, tips to manage anxiety, and how she learned to separate her self-worth from other people's opinions.
In this episode you'll learn:
The relationship advice that changed Hannah's marriage
How to stop letting fear make your decisions
The mindset shift that makes failure less scary
What toxic relationship patterns Hannah had to let go of to find true happiness
How to navigate anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt
The secrets to deeper connection
Why writing fiction helped her reclaim her own narrative
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CHAPTERS:
01:10 - Introduction
04:27 - Saying Yes Before You're Ready
07:12 - Why Failure Is Part of Success
09:00 - Becoming The Bachelorette & Facing Public Judgment
14:17 - Criticism, Confidence & Exposure Therapy
20:19 - Anxiety, Depression & Building a Mental Health Toolbox
26:17 - Social Media, Comparison & Breaking Negative Thought Patterns
29:42 - Sponsor: Anima Mundi Dream Tea
30:53 - Preparing for Marriage, Not Just the Wedding
38:51 - Behind Reasons to Be Loved by You
43:52 - Rapid Fire Questions
47:13 - Where to Find Hannah & Her New Book
RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
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CONNECT WITH JOSIE:
Follow @josie.santi
CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
Follow @hannahbrown
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