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In this episode, you'll learn why people may avoid, ghost, or react aggressively toward you during self-growth, how grief is a natural part of personal evolution, how to handle emotional triggers from others, and ways to maintain compassion while setting boundaries in difficult interactions.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:15] Overview of today's topic: growth and grief

[02:00] The ups and downs of self-growth

[02:45] How others react to your growth

[03:30] Why people might avoid or ghost you

[04:15] A personal experience of being avoided

[05:30] Recognizing avoidance in social situations

[06:20] Honouring other people’s boundaries

[07:10] Identity shifts during self-growth

[08:00] How personal evolution triggers others

[09:00] When people challenge or attack your growth

[10:30] How self-growth can create tension in relationships

[11:15] Handling unexpected emotional reactions from others

[12:00] The importance of emotional regulation in these moments

[12:45] Why people lash out when they see your growth

[13:30] How to stay composed and respond with compassion

[14:15] Knowing when to step back from a conversation

[15:00] How social media reactions can reflect others’ insecurities

[15:45] Recognizing that personal attacks aren’t about you

[16:30] Understanding the grief that comes with growth

[17:15] Grieving past versions of yourself

[18:00] Grieving relationships that change due to growth

[18:45] Loss isn’t just about people—it can be jobs, objects, or places

[19:30] The emotional attachment to memories and experiences

[20:15] The importance of processing emotions rather than ignoring them

[21:00] Growth isn’t linear and everyone’s journey is different

[21:45] The judgment people face when going through self-growth

[22:30] How to emotionally handle difficult interactions

[23:15] Staying calm in triggering situations

[24:00] How to set boundaries without escalating conflicts

[24:45] The power of pausing before responding

[25:30] How to shift your mindset to a more compassionate approach

[26:15] Recognizing when someone isn’t ready for growth

[27:00] Creating space for future conversations without pressure

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