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If you have ever wondered:

💭 “Why do I hold myself back even when I know I am capable of more?”
💭 “Why does fear of judgement stop me from speaking up, trying, or fully committing?”
💭 “How do I feel safe being myself in a world that does not always feel safe?”

this episode is for you.

In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, Tess and Layne sit down with world renowned performance psychologist Dr Michael Gervais to explore fear, identity, and the invisible edge he calls the danger line.

Tess opens with a raw intention, sharing what it feels like to support your children through their struggles while managing your own emotions, even when you have the tools but not the control. From there, the conversation moves into the heart of Michael’s work: how fear of judgement, old stories, and identity protection quietly shape our lives.

Michael shares pivotal personal stories from his own training and early career, including moments where fear of looking “not good enough” shut him down, and how those experiences transformed his understanding of mastery, presence, and inner safety. Layne brings the elite athlete lens, reflecting on how fear can drive success, but also extract a hidden cost.

Together, they unpack why most danger in modern life is not physical, but social. Why the opinions of others feel so threatening. And how learning to work with your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system allows you to live with confidence, courage, and alignment, even in uncertain environments.

This episode is not about fixing yourself. It is about understanding yourself. It is about awareness, skill building, and expanding your capacity to show up fully without armour.

You will hear about:

The concept of the danger line and how it defines the edge of growth
Why fear of judgement is one of the biggest limits on human potential
How early life stories quietly run adult behaviour and performance
The difference between physical danger and psychological danger
Why identity protection and ego block presence and connection
How awareness is the first step to true self mastery
Why mastery is not reserved for elite athletes or high performers
The role of vulnerability in confidence, leadership, and trust
Why psychological skill building matters more than motivation
How to feel safe in a world that can feel unpredictable
Why relationships are foundational to wellbeing and performance
What it really means to live an aligned life

If you have been feeling stuck at the edge of your comfort zone, held back by fear, or ready to stop playing small, this episode will give you language, insight, and a powerful new lens for growth.

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