fear of failure

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, fear of failure has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Mick Unplugged Podcast. Fear of failure is paired with fear of rejection as a primary reason people stay stuck and avoid pursuing goals.

Fear of negative evaluation (FNE), or fear of failure, also known as atychiphobia, is a psychological construct reflecting "apprehension about others' evaluations, distress over negative evaluations by others, and the expectation that others would evaluate one negatively". The construct and a psychological test to measure it were defined by David Watson and Ronald Friend in 1969. FNE is related to specific personality dimensions, such as anxiousness, submissiveness, and social avoidance. People

fear of failure at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on Mick Unplugged Podcast
Fieldpsychology
Domainpsychology / personal development

How do different shows talk about fear of failure?

2 shows discussed fear of failure in these episodes.

Who talks about fear of failure on podcasts?

fear of failure came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Jamie Kern Lima.

What is fear of failure mentioned alongside?

fear of failure is most often mentioned alongside Pretty Woman, Jamie Kern Lima and Body image issues.

Mentioned together: Pretty Woman, Jamie Kern Lima, Body image issues, emotions, Self-Worth, QVC, God, It Cosmetics, Belonging, The Four Rs