348: Is It Okay to Change Your Mind?

348: Is It Okay to Change Your Mind?

From I AM HUMAN by Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAP

March 23, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

In this episode, Yami Cazorla-Lancaster discusses her personal journey through burnout recovery and the importance of being open to changing one's mind.

In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through burnout recovery, depression, and identity loss — and the powerful mindset transformation that helped me rebuild my confidence and reclaim my freedom. For most of my life, I believed that once you chose a path, you were supposed to stick with it forever. Choose your career. Commit. Stay the course. But what happens when the person who made that decision is no longer who you are today? Beneath the fear of change were powerful thoughts: I’m being irresponsible. I’m wasting time. I should stick with it. People will think I’m a quitter. We explore why changing your mind feels so difficult — from identity attachment and the sunk cost fallacy to fear of judgment and cultural expectations that reward consistency over evolution. This episode breaks down the truth behind those fears and reframes changing your mind as something radically different: growth, self-awareness, and alignment. If you’re feeling stuck in a path that no longer feels like yours, questioning your career or identity, or struggling with guilt around wanting something different, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and compassion. Nothing…

People in this episode

Host: Yami Cazorla-Lancaster

Topics covered

  • burnout recovery
  • identity loss
  • mindset transformation
  • fear of change
  • self-awareness
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • burnout
  • depression
  • identity
  • mindset
  • growth
  • self-improvement
  • career change
  • fear of judgment

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