Ep. 115: How to Build Bravery When You Feel Stuck | Jill Schulman

Описание: If you’re stuck in a “what now?” season — career confusion, identity loss, burnout, breakup, or fear of starting over — this episode will help you build the one thing that changes everything: bravery.

In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers sits down with Jill Schulman — U.S. Marine Corps veteran, leadership development expert, and “happiness scientist” (Masters of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania) — to unpack the science of courage and the real reason comfort keeps so many people trapped.

Jill shares her “pink pumps to combat boots” story, the moment someone told her she’d never make it in the Marines, and how she learned that bravery isn’t about one big heroic leap — it’s about showing up scared every day.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The definition of bravery (and why it requires a worthwhile goal)
✅ How the comfort trap keeps you fragile — not safe
✅ Why “waiting until you feel ready” is backwards (how confidence is built)
✅ Jill’s 3-part model: Brave Mindset, Brave Actions, Brave Relationships
✅ The key self-reflective question that cuts through procrastination

📚 Chapters:
00:00 From Pink Pumps to Combat Boots
08:18 The Journey of Bravery
16:29 Bravery is a Trainable Skill
24:39 Choosing Your Hard
27:07 Breaking Free from the Comfort Trap
31:34 Three Steps to Build Bravery and Confidence
31:58 My Journey Out of the Comfort Zone
39:34 The Bravery Effect: A Parable for Change
45:24 Blueprint for Overcoming Fear
47:31 Embracing Challenges for Growth

Connect with Jill:
Website → https://www.jillschulman.com/
Instagram →   / jillschulman  
YouTube → ‪@JILLSCHULMAN‬
LinkedIn →   / jillaschulman  

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