Welcome to Episode 107 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!

Do you hate to fail and can’t move forward unless it’s perfect?

In this soul-nourishing episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Sarabia, host of the Fearless Forward with Michelle Sarabia podcast and a guide for women who are ready to stop second-guessing and start living with purpose.

We talk about the emotional weight of identity loss in motherhood, the perfectionism that paralyzes progress, and the fear that keeps so many midlife women from stepping into their calling—whether that means starting a podcast, going after a dream, or simply learning to ballroom dance at 72. (You will love this story)

Michelle shares her own story of feeling lost after her kids left home and how faith, stillness, and “doing it messy” helped her move forward. She gives powerful, faith-filled advice for women who overthink, who doubt their worth, and who wonder if it’s too late to live with purpose.

If you've ever wrestled with fear of failure, emotional eating as a coping mechanism for perfectionism, or feeling like your dreams no longer matter—this episode will show you how to move fearlessly forward.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• Why perfectionism is a hidden form of fear

• How to take action even when you don’t know the full plan

• Finding your identity again after motherhood or loss

• Rewiring self-doubt and limiting beliefs

• Why failure can refine, not define you

• The emotional impact of “what will they think of me?”

• Creating peace through morning routines and stillness

• How joy and purpose can be rediscovered—even without a career

• What it means to be coached by God

🎙 About Michelle Sarabia

Michelle Sarabia helps leaders, creators, and action-takers turn life’s pivots into purpose without overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for the perfect moment. She's the founder of the Fearless Forward movement and podcast, and her mission is simple: to help women realize they’re not stuck—they’re just scared. Through her own story of loss, transitions, and faith-driven pivots, Michelle leads others with wisdom, grace, and truth.

💬 Connect with Michelle

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemsarabia/

• Podcast: Fearless Forward with Michelle Sarabia

• Website:https://www.michellesarabia.com/

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