The Grief of Outgrowing a Version of You That Actually Worked

One of the hardest transitions we experience isn't letting go of what hurt us. It's letting go of a version of ourselves that actually worked.In this episode, I'm exploring a kind of grief we rarely talk about: the grief of outgrowing an identity that helped you build your life, your career, or your business. It wasn't unhealthy. It wasn't a mistake. In many ways, it was exactly who you needed to be. But there comes a point when the version of you that got you here isn't the version that's meant to lead you forward.We also explore why high-achieving women often mistake this transition for burnout, boredom, or a lack of gratitude, when it may actually be grief. If you've been feeling disconnected from a role, identity, or way of operating that still looks successful on the outside, this episode offers a compassionate framework for understanding why and what might be asking to emerge next.In this episode, you'll hear:• Why outgrowing a successful identity can feel like grief instead of growth• The difference between burnout and the natural ending of a life season• How old identities can continue serving you long after you've outgrown them• Why letting go of who you've been isn't a rejection of your past, but an honouring of it• Questions to help you recognize the version of yourself that's ready to be released Take the next stepThere’s something you want to change, something you can’t quite figure out, or you know you’re ready for something different but you’re not sure what that looks like yet.Book a complimentary 30-minute Subconscious Strategy Session. We’ll look at what’s going on, what might actually be underneath it, and what needs to shift to move you forward.Book your Subconscious Strategy SessionStay connectedInstagram: @_brendajohnstonFor deeper conversations beyond the podcast, join me on Substack: The Limitless Life Uncensored