Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Faith, Leadership, and Transformation
Choosing to Rise is a faith-centered podcast that explores the emotional, spiritual, and personal growth seasons of life—Rising, Reflecting, Renewal, and Thriving. Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Kennedy, each episode offers heartfelt stories, honest reflections, and one small step—One Good Hello—to help you grow with grace, not pressure.
Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Faith, Leadership, and Transformation
Choosing to Rise - Episode 8: My Journey, My Pace
Episode 8: My Journey, My Pace
Have you ever felt like you were falling behind—like your healing, growth, or dreams weren’t happening fast enough? In this episode of Choosing to Rise, I share a personal story about being told I wasn’t “really a writer yet” and how that moment pushed me to wrestle with my own pace.
This is a conversation about releasing the internal pressure to measure up to other's expectations or even your own unrealistic expectations—and embracing the truth that your pace is your own.
I’ll touch on my Compass Seasons™ framework, which reminds me that we grow in rhythms, not straight lines, and that no season is wasted. Along the way, we’ll talk about:
- Breaking free from comparison
- Letting go of the myth of one pace fits all
- Understanding your own season of growth
- Slowing down to allow time to honor your pace with faith and grace
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re “too far behind,” this episode is for you. Remember: it’s not about where you’re going—it’s about where you’re growing.
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