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Back to Episodes#48 How to Let Go of What Got You Here — Without Guilt
Description
What if growth didn’t mean abandoning your past — but honoring it? This episode helps you release roles, rhythms, or versions of yourself you’ve outgrown without guilt, and shows why true alignment starts with identity, not strategy.
You’ve outgrown something — but instead of clarity, you feel guilt.
A role, a relationship, a rhythm… it no longer fits.
And part of you wonders: “Am I abandoning what got me here?”
In this episode, we explore why letting go isn’t selfish — it’s sacred.
Julie Holly unpacks the identity tension behind guilt, shows how other models fall short when identity isn’t addressed first, and shares how Identity-Level Recalibration supports high-capacity humans in releasing old roles with reverence instead of resistance.
You’ll hear how High Capacity Humans let go before things break — and how this isn’t about rebellion, but about stewardship.
We also examine how your nervous system is wired to resist release — and why ILR works with your internal compass rather than forcing behavior change.
Featuring the story of Canva’s Melanie Perkins and her decision to outgrow her original business model, this episode is for anyone quietly wondering:
“Is it okay to want more?”
Today’s Micro-Recalibration:
Ask yourself:
– What role, rhythm, or responsibility am I being invited to release?
– What am I holding onto out of guilt — rather than alignment?
– What would sacred separation look like in this area of my life?
If you lead others, model reverent release. Growth isn’t selfish — it’s stewardship.
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