In this inspiring and heartfelt coaching session, Christine works with Sarah, who is navigating life after the dissolution of a 20-year marriage. While Sarah has processed much of her grief and feels more grounded, she finds herself in an in-between space—caught between who she was in the relationship and the new version of herself that she is becoming.

Christine helps Sarah explore the deeper roots of her feelings of being held back, which stem from earlier life experiences where she felt disempowered. Through their conversation, they discuss the challenges of moving forward when parts of your old life still linger, and how to embrace your growth without slipping back into past patterns.

Listeners will learn how to acknowledge and honor their own progress, release the need to please others, and fully step into their new life. This episode encourages listeners to choose themselves, embrace their own story, and trust that moving forward—while uncomfortable at times—is worth it.

Consider/Ask Yourself:

• Are you feeling stuck between your past and your future?
• Do you tend to hold back because you fear upsetting others?
• Are you fully acknowledging your own progress, or are you still telling yourself an old story?
• Can you trust that your choices, even if they come with loss, are the best ones for your growth?

Key Insights and A-HAs:

• Holding back can feel familiar, but it doesn’t serve your growth.
• Grief can come in waves, even after you think you’ve moved on.
• Choosing yourself may mean letting go of old relationships, and that’s okay.
• You don’t have to wait for external validation to step into your new story.
• Acknowledging your growth is essential to moving forward.

How to Get Over It & On With It:

• Identify the ways you are holding back and consciously choose to move forward.
• Allow yourself to feel the grief of letting go without letting it hold you back.
• Practice trusting your choices and recognize your progress without minimizing it.
• Find your support network and let them remind you of your growth when self-doubt creeps in.

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