Making Space for Who You’re Becoming

Have you ever caught yourself thinking *“That’s just who I am”…*and it didn’t feel good?In this episode, we explore the identity stories we internalise, and how anxiety, self-doubt, and early experiences can shape the way we see ourselves.Sometimes what we call personality is actually adaptation. A pattern formed in a particular environment. And when safety shifts, internally and externally, identity can shift too.We explore:✨ How early experiences shape the way we see ourselves✨ The difference between personality and context✨ How feeling safer can soften rigid identities✨ How replacing a full stop with an ellipsis opens space for growthThis episode includes a short reflective pause to help you notice the conclusions you may be carrying, and create a bit of breathing room around them.🌀 A question for youWhat’s a defining sentence you’ve been saying about yourself?Is it truly fixed, or could there be more to the story…?P.S. If you have questions, comments or suggestions - feel free to email me at [email protected]***If this episode resonated with you, could you please leave a rating? ❤️How to do it...⭐ On Apple Podcasts (iPhone/iPad): open the show page, scroll to the bottom, where it says Ratings & Reviews, and tap the stars.⭐ On Spotify: open the show page and tap the ⭐ rating under the title.Thank you for helping The Soft Way grow! 🌿OTHER WAYS TO CONNECTJoin my email list: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/newsletterListen to my audio tracks on Insight Timer.