EP230: Why Your Circle Gets Smaller as You Grow

"If you are doing the work that 99% of people spend their life avoiding, why are you surprised when less than 1% of people understand you?" -- MegIn this episode:Why growth can create distance—and how old patterns try to pull you back when you changeWhy outgrowing friendships, routines, and hobbies can feel unsettling—even when nothing is “wrong”The grief and loneliness that often accompany evolution—and why they’re part of the processHow to reframe loneliness as availability, alignment, and a sign you’re moving in the right directionGet your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app!If you’ve been doing the work—changing habits, shifting patterns, releasing old energy—and suddenly notice your circle getting smaller, this episode is for you. Growth has a way of quietly changing the people, routines, and conversations around you, even when nothing is “wrong.” What once felt like home can start to feel limiting, and that shift can be confusing—especially when you expected growth to feel exciting, not lonely.In this episode, I unpack why outgrowing friendships, hobbies, and familiar environments is a natural part of personal growth, and why the loneliness that follows doesn’t mean you’ve failed. We’ll talk about the in-between phase where your nervous system is recalibrating, your environment hasn’t caught up yet, and you’re standing with open hands instead of empty ones. If your circle feels smaller right now, this is your reminder that this season is temporary—and often a sign you’re evolving in the right direction.Connect with Meg:Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer