Episode 8: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to the ‘Old You’

11/08/2025 8 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8
Episode 8: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to the ‘Old You’

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Have you ever looked at old photos and thought, “I wish I was still her…”?In this episode, we’re having a real talk about something so many amputee women wrestle with—comparing yourself to the version of you before limb loss, or before everything changed.I’m opening up about my own journey with this—how I used to write with my toes in school, and how I eventually taught myself to write using a cuff instead. It wasn’t easy. But it taught me something powerful:🌱 Growth isn’t about going back. It’s about becoming.In this episode, we talk about:Why it’s so tempting to compare yourself to the “old” youA story about learning to write again—and how that moment shifted everythingHow to start embracing who you are now without erasing who you wereWhy your identity is not limited to what you used to be able to do🎧 Tune in for a soft reminder that you are not behind—you’re becoming something beautiful, right here and now.💛 Resources & Links:Get the free guide: Start Fresh: 3 Empowering Steps to Rebuild Confidence and Move ForwardBook a Resilience Roadmap Session: Let’s talk about your next chapterJoin the community: Thriving Beautifully Nation on FacebookEmail me anytime: [email protected] me on Instagram: @beautifulmindandsoulcoaching📝 And don’t forget to follow + review the show—it helps more amputee women feel seen, supported, and never alone.

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