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Ep. 27 | Choosing Boldness: Saying Yes to Joy When Old Wounds Whisper No

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm talking about the lifelong journey of healing the parts of us that learned to shrink. I share a story about growing up as the fat kid, how those wounds still whisper in new rooms, and the surprisingly emotional moment when karaoke brought up all my old fear - and all my new boldness. We explore self belonging, identity expansion, and what it means to rewrite the story of who you are allowed to be. Question to carry into your day: What is one place in your life where joy is whispering "pick me," even if an old storyline still wants to keep you backstage? Connect with Molly Carmel:  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mollycarmel Website: www.mollycarmel.com Subscribe on YouTube Amazon Storefront (in case you want to hang out with my Pocket Sages) If The Daily Ascent helps you rise a little higher, share it with someone who might need a reminder that joy is their birthright too. An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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