This is a free preview of this month's bonus episode for paying Free Time subscribers. Listen to the full episode (plus 100+ in the archives) and join us for live Q&A calls here » *** They say write from the scar, not the wound—but what do you do when you feel called to write or speak from the wound? Do you forge ahead, knowing you will wake up the next day with a raging vulnerability hangover? Or do you keep it inside, bottled up for a future sell-by date? Scott asks: I'd love to hear you talk about seeking recognition / validation from others. Yep, kinda personal, so a bit vulnerable sharing here in direct email, but I do wonder if it's something that lies beneath the surface for me. Possibly combined with an uncertainty about taking a step out of the corporate path about 5 years ago to go into full-time sports coaching and having a lot of pondering about that decision esp based on financial implications that came with it. "Somebody tell me I'm doing the right thing / doing well / pat on the back" kinda chat would be amazing. Thanks again. 💬 What helps you move through vulnerability hangovers? What helps you try vulnerability experiments in the first place? Join as a paying member or BFF to see the full show notes (related books, articles, and podcast episodes), then share your thoughts in the comments here » Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices