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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 21 MIN

You Do Not Need To Become Someone Else To Grow, with Ellen Edmondson

from Healthy Mind, Healthy Life · host Avik Chakraborty

Send us Fan Mail The most seductive lie in personal growth is that you have to become someone else to finally be okay. Yusuf sits down with intuition mentor and author Ellen Edmondson to slow the whole thing down and ask a better question: what if the “new you” you’re chasing is just noise, and what you really need is a clearer connection to the self you’ve been overriding for years? We dig into self-discovery, inner guidance, and what it actually looks like to live from within without disappearing into performance and pressure.  Ellen shares her 2013 spiritual awakening and why awakening can feel messy, disorienting, and even lonely before it becomes meaningful. We talk about the kind of life moments that shake loose the old identity such as loss, birth, career transitions and how those cracks can reveal purpose instead of breaking you. If you’ve ever wondered whether your intuition is real or you’re just overthinking, you’ll feel seen in this conversation.  We also get practical: journaling as a daily intuition practice, questions to write at the top of the page, and how to build self-trust like a muscle through small, aligned steps. We explore fear vs inner knowing, the difference between discomfort that protects what you’ve outgrown and guidance that quietly points you forward, plus how synchronicities can show up when you’re back in alignment. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s stuck in “shoulds,” and leave a review with the quiet choice you’re making this week. Connect With Ellen Edmondson: Website: ellenedmondson.com Book: A Place of Love and Light — available on Amazon Jumppoint Consulting Offer: 30% Subscription | Join COO and author Chelsea Byers for her weekly newsletter. Our Protector Development Offer: $100 OFF ENROLLMENT | Code: ENROLL100 The Kloaked Signal Select for pre-order discount 10% | Code: podfans10 Royalty Coaching and Consulting Offering Coaching to help men go through the workbook and achieve freedom in all areas of life! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 👉  DM me on PodMatch  💬 Want to come on the show? Be a Guest  🌐 Explore the full network  | 📨 Newsletter | 👥 LinkedIn Community This isn't self-help. It's self-honesty. 💼 Sponsor Our Show | 🎬 Check Our Services 📌 Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Guest views are personal and do not represent the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify or endorse guest statements. Nothing here is medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional. Engage critically. Third-party content referenced under fair use. Guests are responsible for their own statements. Concerns? Contact us | Full disclaimer. By listening, you accept this disclaimer in full.

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Send us Fan Mail The most seductive lie in personal growth is that you have to become someone else to finally be okay. Yusuf sits down with intuition mentor and author Ellen Edmondson to slow the whole thing down and ask a better question: what if the “new you” you’re chasing is just noise, and what you really need is a clearer connection to the self you’ve been overriding for years? We dig into self-discovery, inner guidance, and what it actually looks like to live from within without disapp...

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