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The Fear of Letting Go Is Worse Than the Letting Go
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The Fear of Letting Go Is Worse Than the Letting Go

We spend so much energy clinging—to old routines, roles, expectations, or even identities—because we’re afraid of what might happen if we let go. But most of the time? The fear itself is far worse than the letting go.

In this episode, I’m talking about why releasing things (even good things) can feel so scary, why it’s actually an act of self-trust, and how to start letting go with more ease. Because once you do, you realize how much lighter, freer, and more peaceful life can feel.


In this episode:
✨ Why our brains cling to the familiar, even when it’s not working
✨ How the anticipation of letting go feels bigger than the action itself
✨ What letting go can look like in real life (hint: it’s not always dramatic)
✨ How letting go builds self-trust and creates emotional space
✨ What’s waiting for you on the other side of fear


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It helps this cozy little podcast reach more women who are ready to slow down, simplify, and live with intention this season.

xo, Xuan

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