The Jim Fortin Podcast Ep 436: When It's Out With The Old, and In With The New In Life
When do you know it’s time to let go of something that’s no longer working—your job, your relationship, your habits? In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim breaks down the emotional and energetic signs that it’s time to release what’s draining you so you can step into something new. He explores how to identify the thresholds and criteria that signal true change is needed—and why courage, not comfort, is the key to evolution.
Drawing on personal experiences and stories from clients, Jim explains how to create clear decision criteria, tune into your intuition, and stop letting fear or guilt keep you stuck in unfulfilling situations. Whether you’re facing burnout, a stagnant relationship, or misaligned work, this episode helps you find clarity and confidence in taking the leap toward what’s next.
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to make a big life shift but haven’t known when or how—this conversation gives you the framework and courage to finally do it.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
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Knowing when to quit (02:00)
Jim shares how the absence of clear criteria keeps people stuck in jobs and relationships long past their expiration date.
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The power of defining your criteria (06:20)
Why setting emotional and time-based boundaries helps you make confident, guilt-free decisions about what to release.
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Family, guilt, and emotional freedom (09:15)
How to handle toxic relationships—even with family—and protect your mental and emotional health.
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Fulfillment versus burnout (12:30)
Jim’s personal story of leaving a high-paying corporate job and discovering how alignment matters more than money.
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Growth, alignment, and values (17:50)
How to assess whether your current situation supports your evolution—or keeps you small.
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Your emotional litmus test (34:30)
The simple gut-check question that instantly tells you if it’s time to walk away.
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Moving forward with courage (38:00)
Jim explains how fear keeps people stuck and why courage is the bridge between endings and new beginnings.
Listen, apply, and enjoy!
Transformational Takeaway
Life constantly invites you to evolve—but evolution requires letting go. When you cling to what’s no longer aligned, you block what’s waiting to unfold. Ask yourself: If this situation were gone, how would I feel? If the answer is “relieved,” that’s your truth. Trust it. Change takes courage, but freedom always rewards those who listen to their inner knowing and act on it.
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With gratitude,
Jim