{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Written Word Podcast","title":"How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2028,"description":"In this inspiring episode, Ferol sits down with Jonathan Graham, founder of Daily Courage, to explore how creatives can turn fear into fuel. Jonathan shares his journey from Silicon Valley to launching a mission-driven business dedicated to helping people remove fear as a barrier to their potential.Together, they unpack practical tools like the “fear log,” the F.A.C.T.S. framework for fact-checking fear, and the “soup list” for building confidence. Jonathan’s message is clear and empowering: courage isn’t the absence of fear - it’s the willingness to act in spite of it.You'll Learn:How to identify and label your fears so they lose their powerThe F.A.C.T.S. framework - a simple tool for checking what’s true vs. what’s fearWhy consistency builds courage faster than confidenceHow to turn fear into a creative ally instead of an obstacleWays to strengthen your “courage muscle” through small, daily actionsWhether you’re battling writer’s doubt, creative paralysis, or fear of publishing, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with fear and take your next bold step - scared, but moving forward.Want to learn more ways to reach readers? Visit writtenwordmedia.com for author resources, book promotion tools, and more.The Written Word Podcast is produced by Walk West.© 2025 Written Word Media, Inc. All rights reserved.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qteoEbz83oXe-g3URU5W97cLyhvqgU8dkQQXrwrWyPs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kOTVk/NjM0YzJlYTIwZmMy/NjdhNDNiODdiYjJl/YzExNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}