Change is constant. And yet, every time it happens, it feels destabilizing.

Even good changes—getting married, having a baby, landing your dream job, moving to a new city—come with grief and uncertainty. Because change requires letting go. And most of us are terrible at letting go.

In this episode, we get real about why life transitions feel so hard, what makes the in-between so uncomfortable, and how to navigate change without losing yourself in the process.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

- Why change feels destabilizing even when it's objectively positive

- The 4 reasons we resist change (uncertainty, identity shifts, attachment, avoidance)

- Why your brain treats change as a threat—even when it's opportunity

- The hidden truth: every transition includes loss

- How to grieve what you're losing while moving toward what's next

- Why positive changes (marriage, parenthood, dream jobs) still come with grief

- The concept of "loss aversion" and why losing feels bigger than gaining

- How to navigate the in-between without rushing to certainty

- What transitions invite you toward (not toxic positivity—agency)

- Why you don't have to have it all figured out

- How to hold both grief and growth simultaneously

This isn't about "embracing change" or finding silver linings. It's about understanding what's actually happening when your life shifts—and giving yourself permission to feel all of it.

If you're in the middle of a transition and feeling unmoored, uncertain, or like you've lost yourself this episode will help you make sense of what you're experiencing.

Change doesn't let you stay comfortable. And that's exactly the point.

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Are you navigating a life transition? Share your story, questions, or reflections. Send written letters or voice messages to letters@alottogrowtrough.com or visit ALotToGrowThrough.com

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CONTENT ADVISORY: This podcast discusses life transitions, loss, grief, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. Please practice self-care while listening.

A Lot To Grow Through is a podcast about real healing, real conversations, and no filter. Hosted by Artis Desjardins, this is a space for thoughtful conversations on healing, growth, and the art of becoming. Here, you'll understand you have to grow through it, not just go through it.