Let go of the past, or stay trapped in it (Episode 296)

Still stuck in a past that hurts? This episode shows you how to let go… even if you’re not ready, and even if it still stings. We’ll explore why letting go is so hard — grief, identity, and the lure of ‘closure’ — and then we’ll get practical. You’ll learn to name what you’re holding, feel what you’ve avoided, interrupt the ‘if only’ loop, stop trying to ‘win’ the past, set small boundaries, and more. We’ll focus on choosing peace over rumination, putting your energy where you have control, and taking small and doable steps forward. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect apology, or a tidy ending, then this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast offers you another way; one that protects your peace, and helps you carry your story differently.👉 Ready to let go, even when it’s tough? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Still holding on to something? Learn how to finally let go and take your life back. 😃________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Letting go and mental health0:47 How can I let go?3:10 What letting go really means7:54 Why letting go is hard16:25 How to let go26:16 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17880 ➕ Related episodes: Healing (Episode 294) https://ltamh.com/?p=17740 Making peace with the past (Episode 295) https://ltamh.com/?p=17830🎓 Learn more:Being more present (Episode 287) https://ltamh.com/?p=17181Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492New here? Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksLearn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjeremygodwin Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #lettinggo #healing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward