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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Sometimes, Life Is Hard

from Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life · host Michelle Burkhard

Sometimes life gets hard, and sometimes growth meansrealizing that not everyone is meant to travel every part of the journey with us. In this episode, Michelle shares a meaningful conversation with longtime mentor John Maxwell about the people we gain, the people we release, and the loneliness that can sometimes accompany change. Life may have seasons that feel lonely, but we don’t have to navigate them alone. Sometimes we simply need to find the people who are ready to have the bigger conversations with us.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] for your people? Whether you’re building a business,growing as a coach, developing personally, or expanding your work as a trainer, consultant, or facilitator, we may have a community for you. Email me at [email protected] and let’s talk about what might be the right fit.And if this episode made you think of someone, share it withthem. It might just open the door to a conversation you’ve both been needing.Reflection QuestionsWhere are you experiencing a season of gaining some peoplewhile releasing others?What relationship have you been holding onto because you are afraid of the loneliness that might exist on the other side?Who in your life gives you space to have the biggerconversations you truly want to have?How might you honor feelings of grief or loss withoutallowing yourself to remain stuck there?What kind of people and community would you like tointentionally invite into the next season of your life?

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