When we consider change, we often focus on risk — what could go wrong, what might be lost, and how we’ll protect ourselves if things don’t work out. But staying the same is also a choice, and every choice carries consequences.

In this episode of One Question, Leah explores the psychology and neuroscience behind risk-aversion, negativity bias, and status quo bias, alongside the emotional and personal costs that can accumulate when we ignore our deeper desires. Through grounded reflection and gentle motivation, this episode invites listeners to examine change through a broader lens — not with pressure, but with clarity.

Drawing from behavioral science, Maslow’s thinking on self-actualization, and lived experience, this reflection reframes decision-making as a balance between risk and possibility.

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