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Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · 5d

I sat down with Megan Dwyer of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast to talk about breaking that silence. Because the real currency of courage isn’t in your wallet, it’s in your willingness to face what’s underneath your financial fears.

#MoneyIsntScary #LeadershipDevelopment

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · 11d

In this powerful conversation, I join From Betrayal to Breakthrough to unpack what really happens in the brain when fear takes the wheel and how to get your courage back in the driver’s seat.

#Fearology #CourageOverComfort #HealingAfterBetrayal #MindBodyScience

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · 13d

I’m excited to officially announce that I’ll be leading my TEDNext Discovery Session on Nov 9 from 3–4:30 PM!

We’ll dive deep into the science of fear & the surprising truth about courage, why fear isn’t your enemy, and how you can turn it into your most powerful ally.

#TEDNext2025 #ReimagineFear

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · 28d

Throwback to the original Ologies episode that started it all: we dove deep into the truth about fear and why ignoring it only gives it more power.

#EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #BraveNewYou #CourageAtWork #LeadershipGrowth

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Oct 2

So many of us have been told to just be fearless. Put it on a mug. Slap it on a meme. Move on. I sat down with Kayla at the Shift Happens Podcast to talk about the real deal with fear.

#BraveNewYou #FearConversation #CourageAtWork #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipMindset

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Sep 22

Most of us were never taught how to deal with fear in real time so we ignore it, numb it, or try to “power through.” But there’s a better way.

The RAIN Method
R – Recognize
A – Assign
I – Identify
N – Navigate

#CourageAtWork #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Sep 17

We live in a world that high-fives stress. Feeling overwhelmed? “Same!” But here’s the problem: when we lump everything uncomfortable into the “stress bucket,” we lose the power to actually deal with it.

#LeadWithCourage #StressCulture #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkPlaceWellness

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Sep 12

On Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we unpacked how fear is a vast spectrum. Not ready to talk about deep fears like not being enough or losing autonomy? That’s okay. We can start with clowns and spiders.

#fearology #selfgrowth #everydaycourage #emotionalintelligence #neurohacks

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Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Aug 21

Free Event • Live Q&A 📅 September 10 | 🕛 12–1 PM ET

Fear doesn’t just show up when life gets messy, it is life sometimes. But what if you could change your relationship with it?

Register at vist.ly/44736

#BraveNewYou #LiveCourageously #Neurohacks #MentalFitness

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Aug 7

Come see me speak at TEDNext this November!

TEDNext is the newest creation from the genius minds at TED, designed to help you zoom out from your daily grind and get real about the big stuff—your life, your work, and the world.

#ReimagineFear #TEDNext2025 #CourageIsAPractice #NeurohacksForBravery

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Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Catch me on the Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors podcast with Erica Anderson Rooney! We’re diving into the science of fear, everyday courage, and how to navigate the fears holding us back.

Episode drops July 30!

#FearScience #Neurohacks #EverydayCourage #MindsetMatters

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 25

Just packed up some autographed neurohacking cards and sent them off to the amazing students at Yale’s Psychology of Fear summer program!

Want your own deck? vist.ly/3z8es

#Neurohacks #PsychologyOfFear #BraveNewYou #Fearology #CourageInAction

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 24

Brave New You took top honors at the LA Book Festival—and we’re sharing the love with another giveaway!

Visit vist.ly/3z36j to enter
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Giveaway closes July 31, 2025 at midnight PST. U.S. residents only.

#BraveNewYou #Giveaway #SelfGrowthJourney #SignedBookGiveaway

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 17

A huge thank you to Matt Poepsel, PhD, for having me on Lead the People and mentioning our episode in the recent Perspectives webinar! We explored a truth too many leaders overlook: you can’t get the best from your team by leading with fear.

#LeadershipWithCourage #BurnoutPrevention

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 10

On July 16 at 2:00 pm ET, join me and three incredible leaders for a Perspectives webinar that goes beyond surface fixes to explore the science and strategy behind proactive manager support.

#QuietCracking #LeadershipWithCourage #MentalHealthAtWork #CourageousConversations

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 8

Ever feel that creeping stress… your breath gets short, your heart’s racing, and your brain’s all “what if?” That’s fear. But you’ve got tools.

Fear’s going to show up. But with the right neurohacks, you can meet it with calm, clarity, and courage.

#FearHacks #BoxBreathing

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Fear isn’t a big scary monster—it’s biology, psychology, and (surprise!) totally manageable.

I geek out over research, but not just to collect facts. I turn it into simple, science-backed strategies you can actually use.

#BraveNewYou #FearIsNormal #EverydayCourage #Fearology

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jun 25

From the Brave New You Neurohack Navigation Deck, this Tapping Into Courage card is your go-to move when life feels like a lot.

Want more? Visit lnk.bio/marypoffenroth to grab the full deck!

#TappingIntoCourage #NeurohackDeck #BraveNewYou #CourageInMotion

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ever wish you had a reset button before walking into a high-pressure meeting or navigating your kiddo’s after-school meltdown? Here’s one you can literally do with your fingertips.

#TappingIntoCourage #BraveNewYou #Neurohacks #EverydayCourage #FearScience #PersonalGrowthTools

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jun 12

To celebrate Brave New You taking top honor at the London Book Festival, I'm giving away a signed copy.

Visit lnk.bio/marypoffenroth to enter.
Giveaway closes June 19, 2025 at midnight PST. U.S. residents only.

#BraveNewYou #Giveaway #LondonBookFestival

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jun 9

Ever feel overwhelmed but can’t quite put your finger on why? Try this: pause and name one single emotion that you're feeling in the moment. If you need a little help, use my handy fear wheel as a reference.

#neurohacks #courageoverfear #mindfulmoments #bravenewyou #fearnavigation

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · Jun 5

Remember those old-school game cheat codes (that came in, gasp, book form) that gave you secret powers and shortcuts? Well, neurohacks are kinda like that… but for your brain.

#neurohacks #bravenewyou #courageousmindset #mentalwellnesstools #brainboosters

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · May 30

Whether you’re standing in front of an ancient wonder or just trying to survive your Monday meeting, neurohacking helps you move forward when your brain wants to freeze.

#FieldGuideToFear #NeurohackingTools #BraveNewYou #FearIsNormal #PersonalGrowthJourney #CourageInAction

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · May 28

I joined Matt Poepsel, PhD on his podcast Lead the People to talk about what’s really happening in your brain when fear kicks in and how you can work with your fear instead of being run by it.

The episode drops Thursday!

#LeadThePeople #BraveNewYou #FearScience

Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D. @marypoffenroth.bsky.social · May 20

Spotted in the Wild!

Look who’s hanging out at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park—Brave New You! Thank you Erica for the epic book-spotting skills!

Still geeked out when I see my book out in the real world!

#BraveNewYou #ThirdPlaceBooks #BookSpotting #LiveMoreCourageously