You’re Not Avoiding Data Because You’re Lazy — It Feels Unsafe (And What to Do Instead)
You know that thing where you avoid looking at your numbers and just hope for the best? Yeah, same. But what if the issue isn’t that you’re not a “numbers person”—what if it’s actually business trauma in disguise?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with data strategist and self-proclaimed NeuroSpicy CEO Kelsey Silver—and we’re talking about what’s really going on when you ghost your data.
This isn’t a “track your KPIs” pep talk. This is a deep dive into the emotional undercurrent of analytics avoidance. Kelsey brings her background as a licensed therapist into the conversation and breaks down how nervous system shutdown, fear, and past business experiences might be blocking your growth more than any spreadsheet ever could.
We talk about:
- how to use micro actions to create safety before you optimize
- why your “bad” numbers aren’t proof you’re failing
- how to use one single metric to transform your business (with an actual client story to prove it)
- and what happens when we stop trying to fix everything at once
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, shut down, or shame-spiraled about what the data might say... this episode is your warm, wise permission slip to take a gentler, more powerful approach.
Because clarity isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about knowing the right next thing.
Resources & Mentions:
🎁 Freebie: “15 Metrics 6- and 7-Figure Business Owners Swear By” — https://kelseysilver.com/15metrics
🎓 Get $50 off Know Your Numbers with code TRACIE — https://kelseysilver.com/knowyournumbers
📲 Connect with Kelsey on Instagram — https://instagram.com/KelseyESilver
🌐 Learn more about her offers — https://kelseysilver.com
Your Next Steps:
-Work with Me: https://www.traciepatterson.com/reset-session
-Ask Me Anything About Business: https://traciepatterson.com/ama
-Free training: Build a launch that fits how you actually lead 👉🏼 https://traciepatterson.com/style
-Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/thetraciepatterson
CREDITS
Music: ColourfulSounds
Podcast Editor: Maia McLachlan
Photo: WorkPlay Branding
