19/04/2026
Less than three years ago I decided it was time to overcome a real fear. I'd had a fear of snakes for years. I stepped forward to touch a snake and despite the shaking and the fear and the desperate desire to run away, I pushed through.
I'd learned that fear can be overcome through systematic de-sensitisation, and through adopting an attitude of curiosity about why we are afraid of the thing we fear.
I've always believed that when we face our fear with a spirit of curiosity, among people who make you feel safe, fear dissipates.
So this morning on my radio show, in a room full of the staff that I know have my back, and some international award winning experts, I chose to face the fear again. You see, one of the media productions I am a part of is my own radio show, called Green Thumbs Up, '"The pulse of the planet". And on this show, today, I found myself increasingly curious and then delighted, instead of fearful. A sense of humour helps too!
Curiousity kills fear. Every time. And I'm loving that!
Thank you to Saffiah and Brendon at Heads & Tails Exotics for the experience!
