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May 5, 2025 27 mins

Shedding your old identity might sometimes feel like absolute death rather than the euphoric buzz everyone promises. In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the uncomfortable reality of identity shifts that nobody talks about.

I call it "the void" – that disorienting space between who you were and who you're becoming. Your old self operated on survival, panic, and hustle, so when you finally create safety, your nervous system freaks out! That calm, focused energy can actually feel boring compared to the adrenaline you're used to. This isn't regression – it's recalibration.

 

Join me as I walk you through why your subconscious tries to pull you back to familiar chaos and give you my four favourite subconscious practices to anchor into your next-level identity when the old version whispers "come back."

Your higher self is closer than you think – you just need to navigate the void first, and I'm here to guide you through it!



Topics covered on Shedding Your Old Identity:

  1. Why does shedding your old identity and stepping into your higher self feel like death instead of the expected euphoria?
  2. What exactly is "the void" and why does it make so many people quit the subconscious work right before their big breakthrough?
  3. How does your nervous system react when you are shedding your old identity?
  4. Why might your new next-level identity feel strangely boring after you've done the subconscious work?
  5. What subconscious techniques can you use to anchor your new identity when old patterns try pulling you back?



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Find the full show notes & more resources at https://rebeccahaydon.com/podcast/shedding-your-old-identity

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