Episode 56: When Identity Gets in the Way of Letting Go

🎙️ Episode Show Notes Episode Title: When Identity Gets in the Way of Letting Go Description: What happens when something that once defined you… no longer fits? In this deeply personal episode of Running to Myself, I share a confession that’s been a few months in the making: I’m not running anymore. Running has been part of my identity for nearly two decades. It’s given me joy, discipline, resilience, and countless finish-line moments. But recently, I’ve discovered that holding onto the label of “runner” has been harder than letting it go. And the deeper I wrestled with this, the more I realized, this isn’t just about running. It’s about identity. Together, we’ll explore: Why letting go of an identity can feel like losing yourself How nostalgia and fear keep us clinging to what no longer serves us The surprising ways new identities can bring us closer to our truest self Three powerful reflection questions to help you re-examine your own labels This episode isn’t just about running. It’s about finding freedom in who you are right now, beyond the labels, beyond the roles, beyond the expectations. Because running to myself has never been about miles; it’s always been about truth. Takeaways You’ll Walk Away With: How to discern whether an identity is still serving you in this season How to challenge the stories you tell yourself about letting go How to discover who you are without the labels you’ve carried If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of a role, a habit, or a label that once defined you, this episode is for you.