Rewrite Her Voice

Outgrowing Your Old Self (Why Is It So Uncomfortable?)

Rachel Season 4 Episode 5

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Feeling stuck, lost, or disconnected from who you used to be? 

You are definitely NOT broken, or alone.... you might be evolving... and experiencing some growing pains too.

In this episode, we talk about identity shifts, emotional growth, and the grief that comes with outgrowing old versions of yourself. 

If you’re navigating personal growth, self-discovery, or feeling like you’re in-between versions of yourself, this episode's for you my sweet.

So take a minute, take a breath, and come chat for a bit!

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Love, Rach

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Welcome to Rewrite Her Voice, the podcast that takes a bold and compassionate look at the inner critic living rent-free in your head. You know the one. She's judgmental, perfectionistic, and never misses a chance to tear you down. But here's the truth: that voice isn't truly you. Each week we dive into an honest conversation with powerful stories and practical tools to uncover where that inner mean girl came from, why she shows up, and how to rewrite her script. It's time to reclaim your inner voice, break the cycle of self-sabotage, and speak to yourself with the kindness and strength you deserve. If you're ready to stop letting your inner mean girl run the show and start showing up as your most authentic, empowered self, let's go. Not in a bad way necessarily, but in a way that feels confusing, disorienting, maybe even a little lonely. If that's you right now, I want you to turn those listening ears on. Because here's the thing. You are not broken. You might just be evolving. Let's talk about what an identity shift really feels like. Because sometimes it doesn't feel like growth at all. It feels like loss. You might even question everything, your habits, relationships, goals, anything that matters to you in life. You may feel disconnected, unmotivated, unsure of what you even like anymore. Sound familiar? Here's the thing. Growth doesn't always feel like expansion. It doesn't always feel good. Sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart because parts of who you once were are no longer meant to fit. We don't talk enough about grieving old versions of ourselves. Even if that version was smaller or stuck or a people pleaser. It was familiar. You might miss who you used to be, how simple things felt. You know, that whole ignorance is bliss. Yeah, you might miss that. You might miss the certainty you once had. A comfort zone isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it's actually really uncomfortable. But a comfort zone is known. We know what to expect. You can be grateful for your growth and still grieve who you used to be, the life you used to have, the ideals you used to have. Both can exist at the same time. So let's talk about the in-between season. You're not who you once were once upon a time, and also you're not fully who you're becoming. So this creates confusion, self-doubt, emotional fatigue, maybe even physical fatigue. This right here is where many people think something's wrong. Because let's be honest, it feels wrong. But really, this is not a breakdown. This is a transition. And transitions are tricky, they're hard. So what's actually happening? Your identity is expanding. You're stepping into and making room for the authentic you to take up more space. Your nervous system is adjusting to new patterns. Remember to ground yourself. This grounding practice can help your nervous system to adjust a little bit faster. Your values are shifting. Old belief systems are being released, and what really matters to you right now is feeling like home. You're becoming more aligned. But here's the tricky part. Alignment requires letting go of old stuff, and that is really hard. Baggage has a way of hanging on for dear life. When your inner world changes, your outer world has to catch up. That gap, that's where the discomfort lives. So what do you do? How do you navigate this season? We're gonna make this part really gentle. We're gonna keep it gentle and practical. I want you to stop trying to go back. You're never gonna be that old version of yourself ever again. They are in the past. Even if they were a really great version of you, you still will never be that version of you ever again. So stop trying to go back. You're not meant to fit into old versions anymore. Remind that inner mean girl of yours of this as often as needed. She's there to keep you in your comfort zone, remember? So remind her you're not meant to fit in those old versions anymore. I want you to get curious instead of critical, okay? So ask, who am I becoming instead of what's wrong with me? Because the truth is nothing's wrong with you. And this allows for space and time to reflect and ask what really matters and what's really happening. Let's create some space for stillness in this weird in-between place, okay? Not everything needs to be figured out right now. It's okay to take a beat, it's okay to pause, it's okay to take a breath. Do nothing for a moment and just be. Create space for stillness. I want you to anchor into those small truths. Okay, so what still feels like you, even the small things, and then use this as a grounding moment. What feels aligned? Even a little bit. Trust your body to speak to you in truth. Okay, that whole trust your gut thing, yeah. Let's do more of that. And let it be slow. There is no rush, okay? There is no rush. Time will pass. Let it be. Let it be slow. Identity shifts are not overnight transformations, okay? Take your time. Let time unravel things as they're meant to be unraveled. I know this season can feel super confusing, super uncomfortable, maybe a little painful, maybe even a little heavy. But just because you feel lost doesn't mean you are. But sometimes you're just in the middle of becoming something you've never been before. And that, my friend, takes time. That takes space. That takes grace. You're not broken. You are becoming. And that becoming process, oh, it's beautiful, but it's also messy. So I want you to show up, flaws included, mess included, show up in the beautiful, glorious mess that you are. Because you are worthy. You are enough. And you are loved. Now, if this episode resonated with you, I want to invite you into something deeper. I want you to join the rewrite her voice email chat list. We have honest conversations. I give gentle reminders, and we use the space to navigate seasons like this together because you don't have to figure this out alone. Until the next time, my sweet, sweet friend, LoveRach. Hey my sweet friend. Thank you so much for spending time with me today on Rewrite Her Voice. If you love today's episode, will you hit that subscribe button for me? And be sure to share it with a friend. If you're ready to quiet your inner mean girl and step into your own authentic voice, I would love for you to join me inside our cultivating membership. Until next time, remember, you are enough.