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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

Choosing Yourself Will Cost You Some People

from Yinka'sMuse · host Yinka Adeniyi

This is the conversation nobody warns you about when you start your growth journey: choosing yourself will cost you some people. And that's one of the hardest truths to navigate.In this vulnerable solo episode, I'm getting real about what happens when you start setting boundaries, prioritising your wellbeing, and making choices that honour who you're becoming. Not everyone will celebrate that. Some people will resist it. Some will pull away. And some relationships simply won't survive your growth.I'm sharing a personal story about a friendship I had to step back from, not because of drama or a big blow-up, but because I realised it was costing me my peace. I talk about the guilt that comes with choosing yourself, the grief of outgrowing relationships, and how to know when it's time to let go.If you've ever felt guilty for setting boundaries, if you've outgrown friendships but don't know how to navigate that, or if you're realising that your growth is threatening to some people in your life, this episode is for you.Because the truth is: not everyone is meant for every season. And the people who are meant to stay will celebrate your growth, not resent it.Choosing yourself isn't easy. But it's necessary. And you deserve relationships that honour who you're becoming, not who you used to be.

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