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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 16 MIN

#09: Why Growth Feels Lonely (And Why That’s a Sign You’re Changing)

from Back to You Podcast · host Lili Riley

Choosing authenticity isn’t always empowering — sometimes it’s lonely, confronting, and deeply uncomfortable.In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience of stepping into a more authentic version of myself and choosing the path less traveled. A path that has come with comparison, doubt, grief, and moments of feeling incredibly alone.This is a conversation about what growth actually looks like behind the scenes — especially during seasons of change when the old version of you no longer fits, but the new one hasn’t fully formed yet.We talk about:Why choosing authenticity can feel isolatingThe loneliness that often comes with personal growthNavigating comparison when you’re walking a different pathWhat it means to keep going when growth feels hardHow this cycle shows up at every phase of lifeIf you’re moving through a difficult transition, feeling disconnected, or questioning whether choosing yourself is worth it — this episode is for you.

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