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Growth begins when avoidance ends. In this episode, we talk about why facing reality is often harder than staying stuck, and why that difficulty is actually a sign you are moving forward. We share honest perspectives from real client experiences, challenge common myths about healing, and offer a grounded way to think about pain, change, and personal growth.

If you have been feeling overwhelmed, resistant, or unsure about your next step, this conversation will meet you where you are while pushing you toward something better. Do not negotiate with the part of you that wants to stay small. Step forward anyway.

Episode References:
1. Cognitive Defusion (Deliteralization)
2. The Grief Cycle
3. EVC The Acceptance Cycle
4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Review
5. Acceptance and commitment therapy Pathways for general practitioners
6. Cognitive Defusion Techniques

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#469 | What the Growth Journey Actually Feels Like - https://apple.co/3OtYw2V
#451 | Healing From the Guilt of Staying in a Toxic Relationship - https://apple.co/46pnhUf

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🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - "The Psychology of Feeling Behind in Life" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

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Show notes:
(4:54) Real stories about grief and change
(15:24) Pain exists whether you admit it
(20:25) Charlie highlights the invaluable role of the Evolve community support system in her journey toward self-discovery.
(20:54) Separating from thoughts
(27:31) Practicing true acceptance
(34:02) Present awareness after pain
(37:53) Acceptance does not mean agreement
(40:05) Outro

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(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)