What I’ve Learned About Growth, Isolation & Purpose After a Year Away

What I’ve Learned About Growth, Isolation & Purpose After a Year Away

From Growing Pains with Alyson Glick by Alyson Glick

October 9, 2025 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 1

About this episode

Alyson Glick shares insights on growth, isolation, and purpose after a year away, emphasizing the importance of action in self-work.

After a year away, Growing Pains with Alyson Glick is back - and this episode is all about what growth really looks like when you step outside your comfort zone. From learning that isolation isn’t the same as healing, to discovering purpose through detours, Alyson shares the lessons she’s learned about change, community, and taking action on all that “self-work.” If you’ve been in a season of transition or wondering what your next chapter looks like, this episode will remind you that every pause, pivot, and growing pain has a purpose. In this episode: 🌿 Why isolation isn’t the same as peace 🚑 How an unexpected career detour shaped her mindset 🧠 The truth about self-work and why reflection means nothing without action 💬 What’s next for the Growing Pains podcast - psychology, wellness, business, and whole-human growth Welcome to the new era of Growing Pains. Let’s grow through it together.

People in this episode

Host: Alyson Glick

Topics covered

  • growth
  • isolation
  • purpose
  • self-work
  • transition
  • community

Keywords

  • growth
  • isolation
  • self-work
  • transition
  • community
  • purpose
  • detours

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