40. The Grief that Comes with Personal Growth

Episode 40!! One year of Her Becoming. And a topic we don’t talk about enough: griefIn today’s episode, I reflect on what has changed in the past year and dissect the grief that comes with growth.We often romanticize healing as empowering, beautiful, and transformative — and it is. But what we don’t talk about is the grief of:Letting go of old identitiesReleasing past versions of yourselfMourning timelines that didn’t unfold the way you thoughtMissing something that you know wasn’t alignedFeeling lonely in your evolutionI'll share:Why healing is an ongoing dial (not a destination)How grief shows up in the body and nervous systemWhy your brain tries to return to old familiarityHow to move forward without bypassing your emotionsRituals to honor what you’re releasingHow to embody your new identityIf you are navigating a breakup, career transition, identity shift, loss, or major life change — this episode is your reminder:You are not behind.You are not off track.You are right on time.Join the Her Becoming Community on Instagram @herbecomingpodFollow Kayla on Instagram @kaycountryman⁠Subscribe⁠ on YouTube for full episodes + weekly vlogsJoin Kayla’s weekly wellness newsletter: https://her-becoming.myflodesk.com/welcome-newsletter⁠Schedule a 1:1 Visionary Session⁠ (Code: HERBECOMING to save $50)