Listen "Ep 8: When You're Not Ready (And That's Okay)"
Episode Synopsis
What if healing didn’t always mean pushing through? What if not being ready wasn’t a failure—but a form of wisdom?In this final episode of the season, Sarah Brassard offers a compassionate framework for what happens after the initial breakthroughs—when the patterns are named, the wounds are understood, and suddenly… it all feels too overwhelming. This tender space between recognition and integration is where many of us falter—not because we’re doing it wrong, but because we’ve never been taught how to pause with care.This conversation is a permission slip to go at your own pace. To honor what’s rising. And to know that sometimes, the most courageous step forward is… not yet.Inside This Episode:A recap of the journey from Episode 1 through nowWhat to expect when your healing journey stirs deep emotional materialWhy emotional overwhelm is information—not an emergencyHow to move at your own pace without shameUnderstanding the role of protective patternsThe essential role of community in your becomingWhy pausing isn’t avoidance—it’s alignmentFive Essential Truths to Carry With You:Emotional overwhelm is not an emergency. It’s information.You get to go at your own pace. Healing isn’t a race.Your protective patterns are not your enemy—they’re part of your healing.You need people. Healing happens in community and connection.Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is pause.Notable Quotes:“Your becoming happens when you’re seen and held by people who love you—not despite your struggles, but because of your beautiful, brave humanity.”“The goal isn’t to arrive somewhere different. The goal is to come home to who you are.”“These emotions aren’t invaders—they’re messengers. They’ve been waiting for the right moment to be witnessed and held.”Try This:When something stirs inside you, pause.Breathe.Ask yourself gently: What part of me isn’t ready to be rushed?Let stillness be your sacred companion.Connect with Sarah:If this episode resonated, Sarah would love to hear from you. Leave a comment/review on the podcast or tag her on Instagram @sarahwbrassard with your reflections. You’re not alone in this journey—and there’s no wrong way to return to yourself.Intro and Outro Music Credits“I Don’t Care (Zirophux)” by Carly Johnson — https://www.carlyjohnsonmusic.com/shop“Obi’s Chair” by Mark Geary — https://markgeary.com/home-page/albums/Licensed via Persona Music
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