Change isn’t just about becoming someone new—it’s about letting go of who you used to be.
In this powerful episode of the Personal Mastery & Growth podcast, we explore a lesser-discussed but deeply important part of transformation: the emotional weight that comes with personal evolution.
If you’ve ever felt sadness, guilt, or disconnection in the middle of what should be a “positive” change, this episode will give you the clarity—and compassion—you need to keep moving forward.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why growth often triggers grief-like emotions, even when it’s leading you somewhere better
✅ The neuroscience behind identity disruption and emotional resistance
✅ 5 subtle signs that you’re grieving the version of you that you’ve outgrown
✅ 5 practical tools to move through emotional discomfort with grace
✅ How to honor your past self while stepping fully into your future
Because the truth is: the path to your next chapter may ask you to mourn the last one.
And that’s not weakness—it’s wisdom.
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🔍 HIGHLIGHTS
02:00 – Growth isn’t just what you gain—it’s what you release
04:08 – The neuroscience of grief and identity disruption
06:49 – Five signs you’re experiencing growth grief
09:01 – Tools to process the emotional cost of change
10:49 – Weekly mindset challenge + assessment link
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