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Episode 639 When Old Patterns Return: Finding Yourself Again After Spiritual Growth

Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance Season 11 Episode 639

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In this deeply honest solo episode, I open up about that surprising moment when spiritual growth meets real life — and old patterns start creeping back in. After coming home from a transformative retreat, I could feel myself slipping into familiar routines, self‑judgment, and autopilot living. Instead of hiding it, I share what it really feels like to lose that euphoric clarity and how I’m gently finding my way back.

I talk about my ADHD tendencies, the
anxiety that shows up as noise in my head, and the routines that keep me small.
I also share the tools that are helping me stay grounded right now: prayer,
meditation, the rosary, the new “Detachment” series on the Hallow app, and the
emotional work I’m doing with my new therapist.

This episode is a reminder that awareness
is progress, change is possible, and none of us are alone on this journey. If
you’ve ever felt yourself slipping backward after a breakthrough, this
conversation will meet you right where you are.

Topics in this episode:

·      Why spiritual breakthroughs fade when real life returns

·      Slipping back into old routines and how to pivot

·      ADHD tendencies and constant multitasking

·      Anxiety, noise, and the power of presence

·      Finding a therapist who truly fits

·      Prayer, meditation, and the rosary as grounding tools

·      The Hallow app’s new “Detachment” challenge

·      Remembering your strengths, not just your defects

·      Acceptance, awareness, and choosing a new path

·      You are not your worries — and you are not alone

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