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Published on:

24th Jun 2025

I know what I need to do - I’m just afraid I can’t do it

This is my first solo podcast episode in over a year.

For a long time, I wasn’t sure I’d come back. Not because I didn’t care - or didn’t know what to say - but because I found myself on the receiving end of a series of cancellation campaigns that left me questioning everything.

In this honest return, I talk about what’s happened over the past six months. 

And the slow crawl back trusting my own voice again.

If you’ve ever felt frozen by self-doubt - even when you know what to do - this episode may resonate. 

What I cover in this episode: 

  • Why I stepped away from podcasting - and what’s changed
  • What it feels like to second-guess your voice after cancellation
  • The emotional toll of creative disconnection and burnout
  • Building a business that can hold you, even when you're not okay

I’ll also share why I’ve decided to share the ‘rebuild’ of my business - in real time.

Key Links

Janet Murray’s website

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram 

My 'controversial' pregnant people video

Should you post controversial content as a social media manager (the YouTube/podcast I talk about in this episode)

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About the Podcast

Courageous
Honest conversations and smart strategy for building a bold life, brand or business. Hosted by Janet Murray.
Courageous is a podcast for people who want to build boldly - whether that’s a business, a personal brand - or simply a life that feels like their own.

Hosted by marketing strategist and former journalist Janet Murray, this is a show about what it really takes to show up, speak out, and keep going - especially when doing so comes at a cost.

You’ll find episodes on:

- Messaging, marketing and audience growth
- Rebuilding after burnout or cancellation
- Creative courage, values-led work and using your voice (even when it shakes)
- Interviews with creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders who’ve dared to do things differently

If you’re looking for honest insights, strategic thinking, - along with women’s rights, free speech and navigating online culture - you'll love the Courageous podcast.

Subscribe now to build something braver.
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Janet Murray

I’m Janet Murray - I’m a business strategist and copywriter who helps consultants, coaches, freelancers and small business owners generate consistent income and/or recurring revenue.

I’m also the creator of the Courageous CEO Business Strategy Planner - which contains tried and tested strategy & resources to grow your business.