Are you standing at the edge of a new chapter, torn between who you were and who you’re becoming? This episode of Work it. Live it. Own it. explores the raw emotional journey of change—what it means to lead yourself through evolution when it’s uncomfortable, lonely, and misunderstood by others.
SaCola Lehr talks about the real cost of growth, how to stop shrinking for others, and why emotional resilience is essential for any meaningful transformation. If you've ever felt guilted for wanting more, or questioned whether your evolution was worth the tension, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone—and that the courage to change is a form of leadership.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to hold emotional boundaries without shame
- What to do when your growth triggers guilt or pushback
- Why it’s okay to outgrow people and spaces
- How to grieve the old version of you
- How to align your actions with your deeper why, not external approval
Key Topics Covered
- The emotional truth of transformation
- Navigating guilt, shame, and doubt during growth
- Why loved ones may resist your evolution
- How to lead yourself through change with clarity
- Letting go of old identities with love
- The difference between growing bitter and growing bold
Episode Highlights
- 2:45 – The deeper origin of change: A whisper, not a checklist
- 7:30 – How your growth creates tension in others
- 12:10 – What emotional resilience really looks like
- 16:25 – When family doesn’t support your healing
- 21:50 – Final words: You don’t need applause to rise
Featured Quote
“You don’t owe your future to the version of you that kept everyone else comfortable.”
Journal Prompt
Write a letter to the version of you that stayed too long in places that drained your energy. Thank her. Then release her—with love.
Call to Action
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