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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 13 MIN

EP34 - The Courage To Leave What You Loved

from The Healing Paradox · host Jez Hunt

Sometimes we stay loyal to people, roles, or routines long after they’ve stopped being right for us. We call it commitment or gratitude, but often, it’s fear of change. In this episode, we use the story of “The Courage To Leave What You Loved” to explore what happens when loyalty turns into self-abandonment. You’ll learn how to notice the subtle (and not so subtle) signs that something no longer fits, why leaving doesn’t mean betrayal, and how to let go with honesty and respect. It’s about realising that you can love where you’ve been and STILL move forward, and that leaving is growth. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a simple reflection practice to help you check which “rooms” in your life still feel like home, and which ones are asking you to move on.

Sometimes we stay loyal to people, roles, or routines long after they’ve stopped being right for us. We call it commitment or gratitude, but often, it’s fear of change. In this episode, we use the story of “The Courage To Leave What You Loved” to explore what happens when loyalty turns into self-abandonment. You’ll learn how to notice the subtle (and not so subtle) signs that something no longer fits, why leaving doesn’t mean betrayal, and how to let go with honesty and respect. It’s about realising that you can love where you’ve been and STILL move forward, and that leaving is growth. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a simple reflection practice to help you check which “rooms” in your life still feel like home, and which ones are asking you to move on.

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