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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 20 MIN

You Can't Outwork Life: On Grief, Growth, and Letting Go of Control

from Healthy AF · host The MESH

A bonus fifth Monday in June brings an unexpectedly raw and beautiful episode. Health coach Amy Chang set out to wrap up a month of fun and play, but life had other plans. After the sudden loss of her beloved German Shepherd Ginny, Amy shares a deeply personal reflection on something many high-achieving, growth-oriented people know all too well: the quiet, exhausting belief that if we just prepare enough, learn enough, and do enough, we can protect ourselves from pain. Spoiler — we can't. Amy explores the fine line between healthy growth and using self-improvement as armor against the unpredictability of life, and introduces the upcoming Healthy Life book club reading No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler — a book that speaks directly to this tension. If you've ever over-researched, over-planned, or over-optimized your way through something scary, this one will hit home. Grab a tissue and give yourself some grace.   Connect with Amy here!   *Click here to opt-in for No Cure for Being Human book club!   *Click here to learn more about Michelle Gallager and 9D Breathwork   #HealthyAF #HealthyLife #GriefAndHealing #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #GiveYourselfGrace #NoCureForBeingHuman #KateBowler #MentalWellness #LifeIsUnpredictable    

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