Listen "Ep. #5- Why Transformation Can Cost You Relationships"
Episode Synopsis
When Growth Gets Lonely: Navigating Relationships That No Longer Align
In this episode of The Messy Truth of Transformation, I open up about one of the hardest parts of personal and spiritual growth — losing relationships along the way. Whether it’s friendships, family, or partners, big inner shifts can sometimes mean certain connections no longer feel aligned.
I share a very personal story about the grief of watching relationships fade after a season of transformation, and what it taught me about authenticity, boundaries, and honoring your journey.
You'll also hear the 4 most important things to remember if you’re going through this too. Because yes, it’s painful — but it can also be an invitation to deeper alignment and self-love.
In this episode, we explore:
Why transformation can shake up your closest relationships
How to deal with the guilt and grief of outgrowing people
What to do when others don’t understand your evolution
Four practical tools to help you move through this season with grace
💬 Whether you're in the middle of a shift or have walked through this already, this episode is here to remind you that you are not alone — and that your growth is worth it.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
🎙️ New episodes weekly
🩷 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share if this hits home
— Em Hollis
🔗 Let’s connect:
IG → @emhollis_thesage
Podcast IG → @themessytruthoftransformation
Facebook → @emraehollis
Tiktok → @emhollis_thesage
In this episode of The Messy Truth of Transformation, I open up about one of the hardest parts of personal and spiritual growth — losing relationships along the way. Whether it’s friendships, family, or partners, big inner shifts can sometimes mean certain connections no longer feel aligned.
I share a very personal story about the grief of watching relationships fade after a season of transformation, and what it taught me about authenticity, boundaries, and honoring your journey.
You'll also hear the 4 most important things to remember if you’re going through this too. Because yes, it’s painful — but it can also be an invitation to deeper alignment and self-love.
In this episode, we explore:
Why transformation can shake up your closest relationships
How to deal with the guilt and grief of outgrowing people
What to do when others don’t understand your evolution
Four practical tools to help you move through this season with grace
💬 Whether you're in the middle of a shift or have walked through this already, this episode is here to remind you that you are not alone — and that your growth is worth it.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
🎙️ New episodes weekly
🩷 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share if this hits home
— Em Hollis
🔗 Let’s connect:
IG → @emhollis_thesage
Podcast IG → @themessytruthoftransformation
Facebook → @emraehollis
Tiktok → @emhollis_thesage
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