75: The Courage to Change: How to Grow Even When It Hurts

04/06/2025 15 min Temporada 3 Episodio 75

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Are you standing at the edge of a new chapter, torn between who you were and who you’re becoming? This episode of Work it. Live it. Own it. explores the raw emotional journey of change—what it means to lead yourself through evolution when it’s uncomfortable, lonely, and misunderstood by others.SaCola Lehr talks about the real cost of growth, how to stop shrinking for others, and why emotional resilience is essential for any meaningful transformation. If you've ever felt guilted for wanting more, or questioned whether your evolution was worth the tension, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone—and that the courage to change is a form of leadership.In this episode, you'll learn:How to hold emotional boundaries without shameWhat to do when your growth triggers guilt or pushbackWhy it’s okay to outgrow people and spacesHow to grieve the old version of youHow to align your actions with your deeper why, not external approvalKey Topics CoveredThe emotional truth of transformationNavigating guilt, shame, and doubt during growthWhy loved ones may resist your evolutionHow to lead yourself through change with clarityLetting go of old identities with loveThe difference between growing bitter and growing boldEpisode Highlights2:45 – The deeper origin of change: A whisper, not a checklist7:30 – How your growth creates tension in others12:10 – What emotional resilience really looks like16:25 – When family doesn’t support your healing21:50 – Final words: You don’t need applause to riseFeatured Quote“You don’t owe your future to the version of you that kept everyone else comfortable.”Journal PromptWrite a letter to the version of you that stayed too long in places that drained your energy. Thank her. Then release her—with love.Call to ActionIf this episode spoke to your heart, share it with someone navigating change. Leave a review, subscribe for more conversations that challenge and uplift, and follow along on Instagram at @workitliveitownitWork it. Live it. Own it. is the podcast where emotional truth meets bold transformation—and where growth, even when it’s quiet, is celebrated.Ready to join the WLO community to receive exclusive updates? Click the link: https://workitliveitownit.com/Follow SaCola on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/workitliveitownit  Subscribe to Work it, Live it, Own it! On YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lxB1TSEmail for business inquiries: [email protected]

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