I sit down with Marsha Vanwynsberghe, an NLP Trainer, six-time Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and Boutique Publisher. Marsha helps leaders and authors reframe their stories, reprogram their beliefs, and step into becoming OUTSPOKEN global thought leaders through her OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Write Your Damn Book mastermind, and her podcast Own Your Choices, Own Your Life.

We dive into what it really takes to share your story without burning out, why inner safety matters more than strategy, and how to create a body of work that leaves a lasting impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, start a podcast, or share your story but felt “not ready,” afraid of judgment, or worried your story isn’t big enough—this conversation will give you the tools, mindset shifts, and permission to start now.

What We Cover in This Episode

✨ [00:04] Parenting through teen substance abuse → the turning point that sparked trauma-informed storytelling and sharing her story publicly
✨ [00:13] Publishing When She Stopped Asking Why + launching a podcast in 2017—and what sudden visibility does to the nervous system
✨ [00:20] Why strategy without nervous system regulation backfires; building inner safety to actually hold visibility
✨ [00:34] Overcoming “my story isn’t big enough” and fear of judgment using trauma-informed coaching
✨ [00:36] Identity before strategy: embodying “the woman who shares her story” so you’re resilient when projections come
✨ [00:41] What inner safety really means: trusting yourself when life feels chaotic; practical nervous system resilience
✨ [00:42] Tools that anchor safety: EFT tapping, hypnosis, subliminals and subconscious reprogramming
✨ [00:47] Language programs your reality: replacing negative loops with empowering, future-oriented language
✨ [00:55] Becoming the woman who can hold your vision—why your body must feel safe before you can expand
✨ [01:00] Releasing misaligned “success”: stopping the chase for external wins and creating aligned business growth
✨ [01:05] Making space for new opportunities—even when it’s scary—and learning to trust your future self
✨ [01:06] Behind 900 podcast episodes: messy beginnings, reps, confidence, and why you should just start

Connect with Marsha Vanwynsberghe

📲 Instagram: @marshavanw
🎙 Podcast: Own Your Choices, Own Your Life
📚 Books & Programs: marshavanw.com

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