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Jan 24, 2026 14 min

Choosing Yourself When It Hurts (Not When It’s Easy)

from Embracing Power & Potential Hosted by Portia Utting

Choosing yourself is often romanticised as this confident, empowering moment — but no one talks about how much it can hurt. In this episode, I’m sharing the honest side of choosing yourself when it doesn’t feel clear, when emotions are high, and when love and fear are tangled together. We talk about why good decisions can feel heavy, why confusion doesn’t mean you’re wrong, and how growth often comes with grief. If you’re navigating relationships, identity shifts, or big life decisions — this is your reminder that you’re not broken for finding this hard. You’re not weak for feeling deeply. You’re becoming. My Links to connect with my world ! 🩷 Website & Blogs ✍🏽 Instagram - Say Hi 💌 Book in with a FREE 15 minute mindset session 🧠

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