Starving My Fears

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Written By Shaliya King

Hello Everyone,

I hope all is well! Today’s episode is introducing the: Starving My Fears: The Journey to Growth & Courage.

A series for shrinking fear—one audacious move at a time.

Fear rarely announces itself.
Sometimes it shows up dressed as perfectionism, masked as procrastination, or cloaked in silence. For many of us, it keeps us from creating, from speaking up, from even starting.

This series—Starving My Fears—is where I decide that fear doesn’t get the final say. Instead of waiting to feel ready, I’m stepping forward. Thoughtfully. Imperfectly. Consistently.

This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a living archive of intentional courage.

🧠 Why Starving Instead of Fighting?

Fear feeds on hesitation. It multiplies in silence.
But when we challenge it—when we act, even softly—it begins to lose its grip.

This series is a space where I stop feeding my fears the attention, avoidance, and overthinking they’ve thrived on for years. Instead, I’m choosing deliberate action, no matter how small. Because when you starve a fear, you shrink its power.

💬 What to Expect

Each post in this series will highlight a specific challenge I’ve faced—whether that’s a creative block, a public moment, or simply being seen in a new light.

What I’ll share:

  • The fear and where it started

  • What kept me stuck

  • How I moved through it (or am still moving through it)

  • What I’ve learned along the way

  • Encouragement for anyone facing something similar

This space is honest, intentional, and evolving. There will be no one-size-fits-all blueprints—just lived experience, shared in real time.

🎥 How This Series Connects to YouTube

This blog series is just one part of the journey. Alongside each written reflection, I’ll be sharing companion videos on YouTube that capture the behind-the-scenes process, emotional breakthroughs, and real-time growth moments.

The blog gives you depth—the written unpacking. The videos show you the energy—the facial expressions, the stumbles, the wins.

Together, they work in tandem to bring this journey to life—digitally and emotionally. Whether you prefer to read, watch, or both, Starving My Fears is here to meet you where you are.

📣 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Whether you’re trying something new or finally circling back to something you abandoned out of fear—you're not alone. We’re growing, not just glowing.

If you’ve got a fear you’re in the process of starving, share it with me in the comments or DM me your story. Let’s hold space for each other while we choose boldness over retreat.

We don’t have to be fearless.
We just have to begin.

Shaliya King