Mildly Unstoppable
Mildly Unstoppable is about getting uncomfortable on purpose — in small, human ways that add up.
Each episode explores courage in real life — rebuilding your finances, changing careers, speaking up, starting over, trying something new when you don’t feel ready. Through solo reflections and honest interviews, we look at what actually helps people move forward: not hype or hustle, but momentum, self-trust, and doing the thing anyway.
This is for adults who are a little bored with playing it safe and ready to feel more alive, one brave step at a time. Small risks. Real courage. A life with more momentum.
Mildly Unstoppable
Eye Contact and Beyond: Building Social Confidence
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In this episode, Jessica explores the challenges and importance of social courage, reflecting on her personal journey to improve her social skills and connect more meaningfully with others. She shares her experiences of overcoming discomfort, such as looking people in the eye and making small talk, and how these efforts have enriched her life. Jessica discusses the influence of various factors, including the pandemic's impact on social interactions and the role of her father's example in shaping her approach. She also highlights transformative experiences like taking an improv class and the powerful lessons it taught her about presence, flexibility, and connection. Jessica concludes by encouraging listeners to challenge themselves in small, manageable ways and previews the next episode on career reinvention.
00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Eye Contact
01:07 Discovering Joy and Purpose
01:32 Exploring Stories of Courage
02:42 Social Courage: Overcoming Isolation
03:44 The Impact of COVID on Social Skills
04:24 Family Influence and Social Skills
05:45 Pushing Comfort Zones: Physical and Social Challenges
20:12 The Role of Regret in Personal Growth
24:27 The Power of Improv
34:19 Challenges in Dating and Honesty
35:44 Conclusion and Next Week's Challenge