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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 9 MIN

Ep. 43 | Letting Go Gracefully: How to Know When Something's Complete

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm talking about the art of letting good things end well — and how closure can be an act of love, not loss.  I share the story of ending my podcast Food Shrinks with my dear friends Molly P. and Clarissa K., how at first I felt abandoned and angry, and how I came to see the ending as something whole and holy — a moment that made room for The Daily Ascent to be born.  We'll explore how to recognize when something's complete, how to find the middle ground between holding on and cutting out, and how to let things end with grace and gratitude. Question to carry into your day: Where in your life might you be gripping too tightly or cutting too quickly — and what would completion look like if you met it with grace instead of fear? 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 that reminder today. An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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