Ep. 131: Letting Go - Why It's So Hard and the 8-Step Map to Finally Do It

Are you gripping tightly to beliefs, behaviors, or identities that are holding you back from becoming who you were designed to be?

In this episode of Unblocked, we're diving deep into the real reasons why letting go feels so hard—even when we know something isn't serving us anymore. We explore the neuroscience, the psychology, and the emotional truth behind why we stay stuck in people-pleasing, scarcity, shame, validation-seeking, and other protective patterns.

Inspired by a powerful question from Rachel Hollis’ book, “What must I let go of in order to be the person I want to be?”—this conversation breaks down the hidden blocks and provides a tangible path to freedom.

Inside this episode:

• Why your brain sees the familiar as safe, even if it’s painful
• The grief and identity loss that comes with letting go
• The 8-step Letting Go Map to help you release with intention
• A powerful walk-through using people-pleasing as a real-life example
• Thought-provoking reflection questions to move forward in purpose

Plus, I’m giving you a free companion worksheet to help you implement the letting go process in your own life. You’ll find the link below 

Download the FREE Letting Go Reflection Guide [Link to guide]

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