In today’s Dear Darya episode, we’re talking about something so many of us experience—but rarely name out loud: making decisions from fear instead of alignment.

If you’ve ever rushed a decision just to quiet the anxiety…
If you’ve said yes when something didn’t feel right…
If you’ve chosen “safe” and later wondered why it still felt off…

This episode is for you.

Darya reads a listener’s letter about fear, urgency, and regret—and gently unpacks why fear gets so loud in moments of uncertainty, how it disguises itself as logic, and what it actually costs us in the long run.

She also shares a very real, personal story from her own life—about making a decision under pressure—and what it taught her about fear, decision fatigue, and trusting herself again.

This is a grounded, compassionate conversation about:

• Why fear hates open space and uncertainty
• The difference between fear and intuition
• How fear quietly reroutes us away from alignment
• The patterns that keep us stuck in “good enough”
• And the one question that can change how you make decisions forever

This episode isn’t about judging past choices.
It’s about learning how to pause, listen, and come back to yourself—even when fear is present.

A question to sit with after listening:

What decision would I make if fear wasn’t part of the equation?

You don’t need to eliminate fear to make aligned decisions.
You just need to stop letting it lead.

Have a question for Dear Darya?

You’re always welcome to write in.
Send your letter to hello@daryamaeki.com or DM Darya on Instagram.
All letters are confidential, and names are never shared.

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Until next time,
sip slow, stay soft—and come back to yourself. ☕✨