Episode 101 - One Step at a Time: The Myth of “Having It All Figured Out”

Riding in the weeds with Ginny and Tash

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Episode 101 - One Step at a Time: The Myth of “Having It All Figured Out”

You know that thought process that stops you, the one where you haven’t done the thing - but you’ve already decided it won’t work. That is what we are tackling in this episode.

Ginny Branden

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Natasha Lockey

Jul 16, 2025

Transcript

The biggest thing that stops us really stepping into our lives is the feeling that you need to figure out X in order to get Y. It’s like we think that life is one big algebra equation. But what if it isn’t. What if we live in a parallel world where many things can be true at the same time?

That is what we are talking about in this episode. Revisiting the idea that in order to take the first step in anything, you don’t need to be ready for step 2. Because often till you take step 1, you don’t even know what step 2 looks like.

How can we take the pressure off ourselves needing to figure it all out? From applying for that new job, trying a different routine, or just getting through the week with some grace, this episode invites you to step out of the future and back into the present.

We share our ideas about what it really means to live one step at a time, without falling into the trap of overthinking, storytelling, or making decisions based on fear instead of fact.

💡 What You’ll Take Away:

How to stop letting imagined outcomes hold you back from real opportunities
What to do when your brain is 10 steps ahead, but your body needs rest
Why “not doing anything” can sometimes be the most productive move
Practical ways to check in with your energy before forcing your next move
The danger of making decisions from fear (and how to call it out gently)
How presence, even in chaos, is the fastest way to clarity
Why avoiding discomfort keeps you further from what you actually want

As always we come from the heart, grounded in the idea that to get out of the weeds you really need to see that they are there. Identify them and then take that one step.

We all are on this journey of being human together, so join us, let us remind you that you’re not the only one. Whether you're navigating a tricky life season, trying to decide what's next, or just feeling stuck in analysis paralysis, we hope that this will resonate with you and help you move through today’s challenges so that tomorrows are more exciting!

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Ginny Branden