When Growth Comes with Grief
From Therapists Unplugged · 42:10
Show by Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty
In this episode of Therapists Unplugged, hosts and therapists Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty explore the grief that can come with outgrowing an old version of yourself and navigating the changes that come with personal growth. They discuss how growth, while sometimes viewed as exciting and empowering, can also involve loss, uncertainty, changing relationships, and letting go of familiar roles, beliefs, and expectations. Katie and Emily explore the complicated emotions that can accompany these transitions and why missing who you used to be doesn't necessarily mean you want your old life back. Throughout the episode, they discuss how personal growth can impact relationships, why the nervous system may resist even positive changes, and how old coping strategies and survival patterns can make it difficult to embrace a new version of yourself. They also explore the importance of grieving and honoring past versions of ourselves with compassion, rather than judgment, while learning to integrate the parts of ourselves we want to carry forward. The content of the Therapists Unplugged podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health therapy or treatment. Episode mentions and links: Healthy Roots Counseling Website Healthy Roots Counseling Instagram
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