Nobody talks about the part of growth that feels like grief.
The part where choosing yourself costs you comfort first.
The part where silence replaces applause, and distance replaces connection.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the lonely season of leveling up — and why it’s not a sign you’re failing, but proof that you’re moving forward.

If you’ve ever felt lost, isolated, or questioned everything after choosing yourself… this conversation is for you.

We’re talking about:
•Why friendships shift when you start healing
•What you’re really grieving when you choose growth
•How loneliness is actually preparation — not punishment
•And how to survive the season that most people don’t make it through

This is your reminder:
You’re not broken.
You’re not behind.
You’re becoming.

Let’s get into it.

•Growth journey
•Healing and loneliness
•Choosing yourself
•Self-worth journey
•Identity shift
•Leveling up
•Reset season
•Healing podcast

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