I Bombed Big Time - Or Did I?

Happy Friday! 

 

Oh man, it's been a week and I, of course, must share. Yesterday, I did my first live television interview. No edits. No cuts. Just live. No big deal.  

 

It was for an east coast morning show called On New Jersey, talking about The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth. And if I'm being honest? The first thought my mind offered was: You bombed. That was terrible. 

 

At least, that's what the old version of Lindsay thought.

 

I was really fkn nervous. I won't lie. I felt like it was obvious. And I don't even know why I was nervous - this work is what I've been living and breathing for months now. I know it forwards and backwards. But I actually think nerves are a good sign. They mean we care.

 

(BTW, feel free to email any tips on staying cool, calm and collected. 😬  I feel like all the saliva literally left my mouth as soon as I heard “3-2-1.”)

 

There was a moment where I went blank. I tripped up my words. Moments where I had to pause, take a breath, and recover. I didn't say half the things I wanted to say. Afterward, I replayed it over and over in my head, thinking, You didn't even say ____! Ugh. Kristina gave me a solid B+. Lol, I'll take it!

 

I rehearsed for this. A lot.
And still… I didn't “get it right.”

 

But here's the reframe.

 

 

I got up at 3am my time because it was an east coast show. I was camera-ready. I showed up. I shared something I birthed into the world. I had never been on a television set online before. I had never done a live television interview about this topic before. 

 

But now I have.

 

I was able to articulate the difference between confidence and self-worth. I talked about pivots. I didn't go as deep as I planned. I forgot to mention the Self-Worth Resets. I missed a few key teaching points.

 

And you know what? That's okay.

 

The host, Ken Rosato, was great. He got a solid A! 😂 

Will I be booked for a major national show because of this? Probably not. 

Will I suddenly become a New York Times bestselling author from this appearance? Nope.

 

But that's not the point.

 

 

I went into that interview asking to be guided. I went in saying, This is the first. This is rep one. I will get more comfortable. And honestly? It could have gone worse. It could have gone better. But the fact that I popped my television cherry talking about self-worth feels worth a small celebration dance. 

 

The thing is - NO ONE kills it their first time.
We practice on small stages before we step onto bigger ones.

 

This experience didn't define me - it prepared me.

 

And I am so deeply grateful.

 

I'm grateful for my friends who constantly support me.
For my friend Lino, who stayed the night, lost sleep for a 3am call time, set up all the lights, sat quietly during the interview, and gave me honest, loving feedback afterward.

I'm grateful for these opportunities that are coming my way - and for every single student who is doing the brave work of building a more embodied, empowered life. I thrive off of watching everyone grow. It also helps me grow. It's so beautiful. 

 

 

I know how scary, uncomfortable, and exhilarating it is to do something new - because I'm living right inside that edge right now. That awkward, holy-shit space where you're stepping into your future self. The butterflies. The dry mouth. The racing heart.

 

That's not a sign you're failing - or that it isn't for you. 
That's a sign you're expanding.

 

Sometimes we have to bomb a little. That's how we get better. That's how we learn. That's how we build self-trust instead of chasing perfection.

 

It reminds me of a story Chelsea Handler shares in her new book I'll Have What She's Having - about bombing a major show in Montreal. She knew it wasn't her best. But one woman who wasn't able to be at that particular show, asked to see her the following night… and she crushed it. And her life changed because of it.

 

It really does only take one yes.

 

So this week, I'm celebrating showing up.
I'm celebrating doing the thing before I feel fully “ready.”
I'm celebrating not abandoning myself just because my inner critic got loud.

 

If you want to watch the interview, ➡️  I'm sharing it here. It's a little rough. But probably not as rough as my mind wants me to believe. One thing I know it is - it's real. 

 

And honestly? That's growth.

 

And because I know how powerful it is to have support while you're standing at the edge of something new, I want to share this with you.

 

I'm hosting another round of Self-Worth Resets next week, with multiple session times to make it accessible. These resets are a space to slow down, get honest about the patterns that show up when we're stretched, and practice choosing yourself in real time - especially when the inner critic is loud.

 

This work isn't about getting it right.
It's about not abandoning yourself when it feels uncomfortable.

 

If you're in a season of growth, expansion, or “firsts” - and you want a supportive place to land - or if you feel like something needs to shift within you, I'd love to hold that space with you.

 

I'm sharing the full schedule below.

I'd love for you to join us. Click on the day to register. 

 

 

I love you, 

Lindsay M.