145. The Week that Changes You | And Why You Should Say Yes

About this episode

The episode explores the transformative power of surprising oneself and embracing new experiences.

When was the last time you did something that surprised yourself? Let’s be clear … I’m not talking about an “earned” surprising week where you finally clean out the garage! I mean the kind of surprised where you’re standing somewhere new, breathing different air and you think—with amazed delight, “Who IS this woman right now?” And you like her. A lot. There is a version of your life that doesn't exist yet. Not because you're not capable of it. Not because you're too old, too out of shap...

People in this episode

Host: Laurie Adams

Topics covered

• self-discovery
• personal growth
• life changes
• surprise
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• self-improvement
• personal development
• life transformation
• new experiences
• self-discovery

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