The Fear of Change: Why We Stay Stuck, and How to Break Free

In this episode of The Quest for Self, we explore something most of us face but rarely talk about honestly: the fear of change. Why do we stay stuck — in jobs we’ve outgrown, in relationships that no longer serve us, in patterns that keep us small?

The truth is, change isn’t just uncomfortable — it threatens everything familiar, even when that “familiar” is hurting us.

We dive into the psychology of fear, how our brains seek safety over growth, and how we end up self-sabotaging just to avoid the unknown.

Whether it’s fear of failure, fear of success, or imposter syndrome, most of it comes down to not trusting ou ...