(#119) Getting Your Spark Back: When Freedom Turns Into a Self-Made Cage

About this episode

Diana DeBolt discusses how to reclaim personal freedom after realizing self-imposed limitations have created a new cage.

Have you ever worked so hard to build freedom… only to recreate the exact structure you were trying to escape? That's exactly what Diana unpacks in this episode of the EmpowerHER Podcast. After leaving corporate to build a flexible, fulfilling life, Diana realized she had quietly built herself a new cage, rigid routines, self-imposed deadlines, saying no to friends, and waiting to feel "ready" before actually living. This summer, she's done. She's getting her spark back, and she's sharing exactly how. 00:37 Signs of Living Small 01:54 People Pleasing in Disguise 04:12 Last Summer Intentions 07:32 Sexy Summer Mindset 08:16 Travel Stress Example 10:00 Small Freedom Experiments 14:12 Self Reflection Questions 20:00 Body Image and Avoidance 22:01 Start Small Choose Joy Follow Diana: Work with me: ⁠ https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching Email- coachdianadebolt@gmail.com Website - https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/ Instagram - @coachdianadebolt Tiktok - @coachdianadebolt If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe!

People in this episode

Host: Diana DeBolt

Topics covered

• freedom
• self-imposed limitations
• personal growth
• mindset
• self-reflection

Keywords

• freedom
• self-reflection
• mindset
• personal growth
• people pleasing

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