Ever told yourself, "I'll do it when things settle down"… and then realised life literally never settles down?

Yeah. Same.

In this episode, Patti and Meghan call out one of the biggest lies women have been sold, that confidence, boldness, and clarity come before action. Spoiler alert, they don't. They come after you move.

This is not a habits episode. It's not about waking up earlier, drinking more water, or finding the perfect planner. It's about why waiting to feel ready keeps so many women stuck, and why the people you think are confident were scared too. They just went first.

From parenting triggers and flu karma, to quitting things you've outgrown, to how "self-improvement" can quietly become the world's prettiest hiding place, this one gets uncomfortably real.

If you've been telling yourself you're "not there yet", this episode might be the nudge you didn't know you needed.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why "when things calm down" is the biggest trap

• How self-growth can turn into procrastination with better branding

• The difference between preparing and hiding

• Why confident people don't actually feel confident

• Discomfort as a green light, not a warning sign

• Parenting, leadership, and letting people struggle instead of rescuing them

• Why you move first, then you feel different

🎧 Listen in, then tell us, what's the thing you've been waiting to do?

If you've ever looked at another woman and thought, "I wish I could be more bold like her," this episode is your permission slip.

Because here's the truth, bold women weren't born ordering tequila and saying no with confidence. They practiced. And most of the time, it felt awkward, guilt-inducing, and uncomfortable as hell.

In this episode, Patti and Meghan dig into why being "reliable" is praised, but often punishes women quietly. We talk about guilt, fear, self-preservation, marriage seasons, parenting pressure, menopause moments, and why choosing yourself isn't selfish, it's learned.

No boundary scripts. No worksheets. Just honest conversation about what it actually looks like to live boldly when you've been trained to stay small.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why boldness is a skill, not a personality trait

• How guilt shows up when you start choosing yourself

• The "reliable woman trap" and why busy women get asked for more

• Why bold women are often quiet, not attention-seeking

• How fear doesn't disappear, it just stops running the show

• Seasons of life, marriage, motherhood, and letting things "wither" on purpose

• Why your kids learn self-worth by watching your actions, not your words

If this episode hit a nerve, it's probably because you're already practicing boldness, even if it doesn't feel pretty yet.

👉 Tell us on Instagram, TikTok, or Substack: What's a bold decision you're sitting with right now?

This episode hits right in the gut, in the best way.

Patti and Meghan are talking about living boldly, not because the fear goes away, but because you learn how to live with it. This is not a "just be confident" episode. This is a real conversation about self-doubt, fear, people-pleasing, hard decisions, and why waiting to feel ready is usually what keeps us stuck.

They dig into why women are taught to play small, how fear shows up in business and parenting, and why some of the hardest decisions end up being the ones we regret not making sooner. From setting boundaries, letting people go, raising resilient kids, and redefining what success actually looks like, this episode is packed with perspective, laughs, and a few "oh wow, that's me" moments.

If you've been sitting on a decision because it feels uncomfortable, not impossible, this one's for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why fear never fully goes away, and why that's okay

• The difference between being nice and being kind

• How women are conditioned to play small, and how to stop

• Making hard decisions in business and parenting

• Teaching kids that failure is part of growth

• Why clarity only comes after action

• Redefining success on your own terms

✨ This month's challenge: What bold choice are you avoiding because it's uncomfortable, not impossible?

Come tell us. Comment, message, or DM us. We're building the No Bras Required community, and we want you in it.