Autumn Teaches Us To Let Go

Change doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers through a cold morning wind and a canopy of red maples, asking us to release what we’ve outgrown and trust what we can’t yet see. We lean into that whisper and explore a powerful reframe: doubt isn’t a flaw to hide; it’s proof that our values are alive and we’re weighing what matters with care.

We unpack the idea that life is a million decisions—tiny daily choices and the rare leaps that redirect everything—and we map the space in between where uncertainty lives. Using autumn as our guide, we talk about how to stop resisting the season you’re in, how to conserve energy for what truly matters, and how to build strength beneath the surface while the world sees less of you. You’ll hear personal moments of resisting change, the freedom that followed letting go, and the gentle practices that keep courage steady when the path feels foggy.

You’ll also get a simple breath routine to settle your nervous system—inhale courage, exhale doubt; inhale belief, exhale fear—plus affirmations designed to translate self-trust into action. Together we connect reflection with movement: releasing one outdated commitment, planting one new seed, and choosing one brave step you can take today. If you’ve been waiting for certainty before you act, here’s your sign to move anyway, with roots deepening and confidence growing. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s navigating a season of change, and leave a review to tell us what you’re ready to let go of next.

Chapters

• 0:57 Autumn As A Mirror For Change
• 2:50 A Quote That Reframes Doubt
• 5:14 Resisting Change And Missed Chances
• 8:13 Hidden Strength Beneath The Surface
• 10:49 Permission To Rest And Move Anyway
• 12:37 Breathwork And Affirmations
• 14:34 Invitations, Resources, And Next Steps

Transcript

SPEAKER_00: 0:29

A Million Decisions, Finding Strength in the Seasons of Change. Welcome back to Unleash Your Inner Radiance. I'm Lisa, your catalyst life, wellness, and transformation coach and real estate agent in the state of Minnesota. And today we are going to dive into something that really hits close to the heart. As I sit here with my warm cup of coffee, and yes, I am drinking a nice nitro cup of coffee. I'm, you know, I'm just sitting here looking out at the Minnesota trees. They're so painted, so pretty at this time of the year, right? They're painted in gold and rust and fiery red. And I can't help but feel like autumn has something to teach us every single year. You know, you got the crisp air, the way the leaves go so beautifully, and the wind that can be both smooth and stir up so much. Kind of like today, it is really cold outside. It is really crisp outside. And it all feels like a mirror of our lives, doesn't it? It's like change is coming, it's constant, and it can be so powerful if we allow it to be. I read something this morning that literally stopped me in my tracks. And I don't know, it just was like, wow, it just hit me right in the heart. And here it is. It's life is a million decisions, big and small. Feeling unsure doesn't mean you're not sure. It means you're strong. Faced out, own it, and push forward. Wow. Just let that sink in for a minute. Because life is like a million decisions. It is. We make thousands and thousands of choices every single day. Some so small that we barely notice that we made that decision, and others that completely shift the direction of our lives. What to say, what to forgive, whether to try again, or maybe to finally let go. In between all those choices lives something that most of us don't talk about enough. Doubt. Doubt. That usually is what causes us to stand still. But what if we're looking at doubt all wrong? What if doubt isn't weakness, but evidence that we actually truly care? That we're thoughtful, intentional, brave enough to weigh what matters to us. Every time you feel uncertain, it's not a sign that you're lost. It is a sign that you're growing. How many times do you sit in doubt? And then think, that's me growing? I don't think we do because normally when I'm sitting in doubt, I'm like, what am I doing? Why am I doing this? But that's when the wind whispers change. This time of the year, I love stepping outside and feeling the wind. It's powerful, it's unpredictable, and it's really cleansing, especially this morning, because it is really windy and really chilly in Minnesota. And honestly, it reminds me of life because sometimes that wind is gentle and it's comforting. But what if that wind, as I'm watching the leaves blow, that change is clearing the way to what no longer belongs in our lives. It's just like the trees don't fight the season, they just change their colors and the leaves fall off, right? Maybe we aren't meant to either. Think about all the times, or actually, I think about all the times, I have resisted change. Clinging to what I felt was safe, even when I knew it wasn't serving me. And there are times where I sit and I think of opportunities that were presented to me, and how different my life right now would be if I had taken those change chances, accepted those changes, accepted what was put in front of me. Because life would be radically differently, different, I think. And then it makes me stop and wonder when those opportunities were presented to me, why did I resist them? What in my life at that point in time made me resist them? Did it feel safe? Was it serving me to stay there? But then again, I also remember the moments where I finally let go. And I knew how freeing it was. So maybe today that's your reminder. You are capable of amazing things. Even when you're scared, even when you doubt yourself, even when you can't see what's next. Because the truth is there is strength beneath the surface. You know, when you look at a tree in the fall, especially like those gorgeous red maples, it's easy to get caught up in what's being lost. The leaves, because you look at the trees and you think, wow, we've got what they call peak season in Minnesota, where the trees are all vibrantly yellows and reds and oranges and just absolutely gorgeous. And there the color is so beautiful, and the fullness of the leaves is so much there. But underneath the surface, there's something so much more powerful happening. That tree is conserving energy, it's strengthening its roots, it's preparing for the next season of growth. We're kind of the same way, and we go dormant in other ways. You know, we have those moments when we feel stripped bare, when life feels quite uncertain, and it's quiet, and you're just you're just kind of in that zone. And there's those times when we're building the deepest strength. It's funny because I got a voice message from a friend, and she knows when I get super busy, I just get super quiet, right? And to me, I kind of retreat. So that's kind of what I've been doing the last couple of weeks. So I'm not quite sure what's coming, but that's what's happening. So this is what I want you to remember today is you are allowed to rest. You are allowed to have, you are allowed to not have it all figured out. You are allowed to feel unsure and still move forward anyway. So I retreated, I've been resting, I don't have it all figured out. I'm not sure why I feel unsure, but I'm still moving forward. Because you have that choice to believe in yourself. Let's let's bring back that quote: feeling unsure doesn't mean you're not sure. It means you're strong. Because strength doesn't always roar like a big old lion. Sometimes it whispers. Keep going. Keep going. It's easy to believe in yourself when everything is clear. But it's transformational to believe in yourself when it's not. Who's in it for the transformation? Because that's what we want. When you can look in the mirror and say, I don't know exactly how this will turn out, but I know I'll figure it out. That's real power. So I needed a sip of coffee. You've done hard things before. You've walked through storms, you've walked through heartbreaks, you've walked through uncertainty, and yet here you are. Still showing up, still choosing growth. That's not by accident. That's by resilience. That's divine strength at work within you. That's powerful. So we're gonna reflect a little bit, and I'm gonna give you a little bit of an affirmation because I like to do that, right? Okay, so let's take a breath together. And I want you to pause for five seconds. So I want you to breathe in, courage, a deep breath in, breathing in courage, and then a deep breath out. You're gonna breathe out self-doubt. Then you're gonna breathe in again. You're gonna breathe in belief. Then you're gonna breathe out again. We're gonna breathe out fear. So in for five, out for five, in for belief, out for fear. Then I want you to repeat after me, either out loud or just in your heart. I am capable of amazing things. I trust the process of my life. I release what no longer serves me. I embrace what's unfolding for me. I am strong even when I'm unsure. Let these words settle into your soul, like roots grounding into the earth. I'll put that reflection in the show notes, of course. So I want you to invite No, I want to no, I don't want to to invite. I want to invite you to reflect and connect. Because as you move through this week, through this absolutely gorgeous season. If you're not where you can see the leaves changing, I'm sorry. It's absolutely stunning. I want you to pay attention to the moments of doubt that arise. Notice them. Welcome them. Yeah, welcome, welcome in. And remind yourself that they are not the enemy. They are in an invitation to deepen your trust. And if this episode resonated with you, I would love for you to share it with someone who might need that reminder today, someone who's in the middle of their own season of change, who needs to hear that they are strong, capable, and radiant. If you step into your next level of growth, when you step into your next level of growth, you get to rewrite your story. And you get to live a life that feels balanced and peaceful and beautiful. If you need a little bit of help with that, visit my website at changeyourlife with Lisa.com and let's connect. I would love that. And if you're ready for support during your wellness, from the inside out, you can also explore my favorite wellness partner, Nueva. Because true transformation starts from within. It really does. If you don't change what's in, you got to change the roots, right? To change your life. Until next time, I want you to remember this you are capable of amazing things. You are loved, you are radiant, and you are right where you need to be. I will see you guys next week.