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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ep. 169 | What Happened When I Finally Asked to Be Held

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

The night before I left for Lourdes, I was depleted in a way I hadn't fully admitted to myself. I went to my women's circle and I did something I don't always do easily. I asked to be held. And what happened on the way to the airport the next morning reminded me of something I thought I already knew. Bell Hooks writes in All About Love: "Loving friendships allow us the chance to revel in community joy, navigate challenges, and remain connected amidst differences and disputes. Friendship is where many of us first encounter the redemptive power of love and community."  This is an episode about the difference between waiting to feel connected and actually asking for connection — and why the asking is the whole move.  Question to carry into your day: What are you carrying alone right now that you haven't let your people know about?  Ready to do this work with real support? Book a discovery call and let's talk about whether the Stop Starting Over System is right for you. https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall-organic If this one is sitting with you, write me at [email protected]. Tell me what you need. I read every one.  Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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