Trading guilt for curiosity so you can fundraise with more ease, energy, and self-trust.That nagging voice that says you should be doing more? Most fundraisers know it well. In this episode, Erin unpacks fundraising guilt—the kind that shows up at 3 a.m. with a running list of everything you didn’t do—and why using guilt as your main motivator quietly drains your energy, creativity, and joy.Instead of beating yourself up for “not enough,” you’ll explore what happens when you switch from guilt to curiosity and start treating your body’s signals as feedback, not failure.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why almost every fundraiser feels like they could be doing more—and why it’s not just youHow guilt masquerades as “motivation” but actually leads to exhaustion and paralysisHow to use your body’s signals (tight chest, sleeplessness, dread) as information, not indictmentSimple ways to practice curiosity in real time—especially before meetings and big tasksJournal prompt: Where does guilt show up most in your fundraising—and what might shift if you experimented with curiosity instead?Send Erin a text Book your 1:1 Brave and Balanced Breakthrough Coaching Session here: https://calendly.com/vitalistcoaching/brave-balanced-breakthrough✨ Stay Connected & Continue Your Fundraising Growth Listen to all episodes + subscribe: https://thebraveandbalancedfundraiser.buzzsprout.com Join the community: The Brave & Balanced Fundraiser Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/braveandbalancedfundraiser Book a Brave & Balanced Breakthrough Call: A personalized 1:1 session to support your inner clarity and fundraising wellbeing. 👉 https://calendly.com/vitalistcoaching/brave-balanced-breakthrough Learn more about Erin’s coaching & nervous-system based support: VitalistCoaching.com Connect on Instagram: @erinmcquadewright