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Figuring Sh!t Out

Vanessa Fontana
Figuring Sh!t Out
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  • Figuring Sh!t Out

    135. you DON'T actually have to show up perfectly to show up at all: A Revelation!

    31/05/2026 | 33 mins.
    and how much of ourselves have we lost deciding that how we are, as we are, is not enough?
    how much of our very nature has been stripped away, chipped away, from the gnawing need to be complete?
    complete by what measure, by what degree?
    by whose decree?
    where did we learn that if it wasn’t done perfectly, then it shouldn’t be done at all?
    that 0% until we can miraculously have 100% is better than 1% every day?
    what freezes within us that causes us to choke at the words we yearn to say and long to express but don’t trust will come out “right” or “perfectly?”
    what radical judgements have we internalized?
    who told us that we were wrong? why did we believe them?
    and why is it now, ourselves, who tell us we are wrong every day we begin something and learn we are bad at first, commit to something then let our second thoughts become our first, pine for freedom yet cut our tongue from speaking the words that free us? 
    -
    in this episode, we get real about the lie that is: "when i'm ready," and how it's really just code for: "when i'm willing to face the fear on the other side of pursuing something very real and very deep and very important to me,"
    and i share with you how i'm navigating the exact same thing.
    --
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    LEAVE A COMMENT & let me know WHAT this episode provoked in you, what questions you have (bc tbh I may also be having them), what you want to hear next, and how Figuring Sh!t Out has impacted your life.
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  • Figuring Sh!t Out

    134. SELF DISCIPLINE? for FREEDOM??? unfortunately yes.

    24/05/2026 | 26 mins.
    METAMORPHOSIS reopens in June.
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    LEAVE A COMMENT & let me know WHAT this episode provoked in you, what questions you have (bc tbh I may also be having them), what you want to hear next, and how Figuring Sh!t Out has impacted your life.
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    TIKTOK: @butterflyfountain
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  • Figuring Sh!t Out

    133. One! Step! At! A! Mf! TIME!!! slow DOWN.

    17/05/2026 | 21 mins.
    for anyone who feels like they're behind:
    a path is formed by walking
    a path is formed by walking
    a path
    is formed
    by
    walking.
    --
    METAMORPHOSIS reopens in June.
    MAKE SURE YOU'RE SIGNED UP FOR THE MAILING LIST HERE:
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    LEAVE A COMMENT & let me know WHAT this episode provoked in you, what questions you have (bc tbh I may also be having them), what you want to hear next, and how Figuring Sh!t Out has impacted your life.
    Socials:
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    TIKTOK: @butterflyfountain
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  • Figuring Sh!t Out

    132. Creating Without Validation? Horrifying. Necessary. Life-Changing.

    09/05/2026 | 28 mins.
    "If no one sees your art, it is still revolution. You freed yourself, did you not?" - Jayla John 
    In this episode, we talk about how creativity could heal you - if you just let it. 
    And how to let it. 
    And if you need a little more help, 
    JOIN METAMORPHOSIS AS A FOUNDING MEMBER HERE (LIMITED - CLOSES ON MAY 15TH.)
    DOORS OPEN 5.15.
    10 DAY CREATIVE AWAKENING & INNER CHILD JOURNEY STARTING 5.18.
    Metamorphosis is a community-centered membership for creative awakening & self-expression. It's a space to nurture your inner artist & inner child + transform from the inside out.
    Inside, you’ll have access to:
    10 day Creative Awakening & Inner Child Healing Journey in Community [Starting 5/18]
    Weekly live sessions (Artist’s Hours + Shadow-Workshops) (Also recorded)
    A growing library of meditations, practices, and resources (& Monthly Themes)
    A private community space for connection, expression, and collaboration
    25% off future retreats + Free in-person NYC workshops
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    LEAVE A COMMENT & let me know WHAT this episode provoked in you, what questions you have (bc tbh I may also be having them), what you want to hear next, and how Figuring Sh!t Out has impacted your life.
    Socials:
    IG: @byvanessafontana 
    TIKTOK: @butterflyfountain
    inquiries: [email protected]

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  • Figuring Sh!t Out

    131. Being SEEN? Perceived???? OH! The Terror! (how to get tf over it)

    03/05/2026 | 41 mins.
    let your tenderness speak, let it lead you into darkness, and let your darkness lead you into light.
    --
    LEARN MORE ABOUT METAMORPHOSIS & JOIN AS A FOUNDING MEMBER HERE (LIMITED - BEFORE MAY 15TH)
    DOORS OPEN 5.15.
    10 DAY CREATIVE AWAKENING & INNER CHILD JOURNEY STARTING 5.18.
    Metamorphosis is a community-centered membership for creative awakening & self-expression. It's a space to nurture your inner artist & inner child + transform from the inside out.
    Inside, you’ll have access to:
    10 day Creative Awakening & Inner Child Healing Journey in Community [Starting 5/18]
    Weekly live sessions (Artist’s Hours + Shadow-Workshops)
    A growing library of meditations, practices, and resources (& Monthly Themes)
    A private community space for connection, expression, and collaboration
    25% off future retreats + Free in-person NYC workshops
    --
    LEAVE A COMMENT & let me know WHAT this episode provoked in you, what questions you have (bc tbh I may also be having them), what you want to hear next, and how Figuring Sh!t Out has impacted your life.
    Socials:
    IG: @byvanessafontana 
    TIKTOK: @butterflyfountain
    inquiries: [email protected]

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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About Figuring Sh!t Out
This show is a living archive of becoming. It’s an ode to awakening, remembering, and reclaiming your creative power in a chaotic, ever-shifting world. Hosted by Vanessa Fontana - a 25-year-old writer living in New York City - it explores what it means to live in the in-between of not having it all figured out but not needing to in order to live well.Bridging esoteric wisdom, philosophy, literature & lore, healing, empowerment, and humor, this podcast is your companion to navigate the complexities of adulthood and live more authentically. Stay Connected:IG: @byvanessafontana TikTok: butterflyfountainYoutube:@figuringshitoutInquiries: [email protected]
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