That thing that once helped you get through might now be quietly holding you back.
In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to outgrow old coping strategies and how to let them go with compassion instead of shame.
Sometimes growth means thanking the armor that kept you safe, then gently setting it down as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
Sep 2025
What Are You Still Carrying? Learning to Release What No Longer Serves You
We often carry stress long after a moment has passed. In this episode, Rosie reflects on a Zen parable and her own experience of holding on to tension, reminding us that we can choose to put down what no longer serves us, protect our energy, and create space for what truly matter ... Show More
5m 26s
Jul 2025
You Feel Stuck Because You’re Holding On
Sometimes we hold on, not because it helps, but because we’re afraid of what happens when we let go. Whether it’s old habits, outdated identities, or versions of ourselves that no longer fit… the weight we carry can quietly hold us back.In this cinematic journey, we explore the i ... Show More
37m 16s
Oct 2025
Why Change Feels Lonely (and How to Move Through It)
Personal growth can be exciting, but it can also feel lonely — especially when old relationships, habits, or identities no longer fit. In this episode, Dora reflects on the grief that comes with change and shares mindful tools to honor the loss, stay grounded, and move through it ... Show More
5m 9s
Nov 2025
How to Recognize the Subtle Ways You’ve Grown
Growth doesn’t always come with big breakthroughs — it’s often quiet, steady, and easy to miss. In this episode, Dora reflects on how mindfulness helps us notice the small shifts — from softer reactions to kinder self-talk — that mean we’re healing, and how to celebrate those su ... Show More
6m 58s
Jul 2025
Stop Resisting Change — Start Growing Through It
When plans fall apart, it can feel like failure — but often, it’s just life asking us to grow in a different direction. In today’s episode, we explore what trees and Japanese pottery can teach us about healing, shifting, and becoming stronger through change. If you’re feeling stu ... Show More
4m 9s
May 2025
When Letting Go Is the Solution
Ever feel like the more you fight a problem, the harder it gets? Dora shares a Zen story about a knot, revealing how surrendering — even slightly — can lead to surprising clarity, relief, and momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4m 31s