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Aug 22
10m 57s

It Can Hurt To Hold On, It Can Hurt To L...

Allison Carmen
About this episode

Sometimes holding on brings pain, yet letting go can bring its own challenges too. In this episode, discover why holding on and letting go both can carry their own struggles — and how moving through them can open the way to freedom, healing, and new possibilities. Listen to this podcast to find the courage and inspiration to embrace what comes next!

Affirmation
I honor where I am, whether I’m holding on or beginning to let go.
I remember that emptiness is the beginning of healing,
that uncertainty is my best friend,
and that what I seek is also seeking me.
In this moment,
I am strong,
I matter,
and I am open to new possibilities.

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Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

 

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