658. This Energy is Not Mine To Carry (How to let go of other people's anxiety)

About this episode

Heidi Dawson discusses how to let go of other people's anxiety and the impact it has on personal relationships.

In Episode 658, Heidi shares the raw moment during a sympathetic joy (mudita) meditation on The Way app when she realized she couldn’t genuinely wish her loved ones happiness — because she was unconsciously carrying their anxiety, their masks, and their storms. She opens up about the childhood “contract” that taught her love and belonging meant managing everyone else’s comfort… and how that old pattern still whispered every time she tried to be fully herself. Through two simple, powerful practices — “This energy is not mine to carry” and “Tearing Up the Old Contract” — she finally gave herself permission to stay present, speak her truth, and wish others well without merging with their pain. The result? Relationships didn’t break — they got lighter. And Heidi stepped into the kind of inner freedom that is the real foundation of a wildly successful lifestyle. If you’ve ever felt drained by other people’s energy, shrunk yourself to keep the peace, or still heard that old voice saying “Don’t make it hard,” this episode is your gentle liberation. 💫 Try the practices this week: Place your hand on your heart and whisper, “This is not mine to carry… I’m free to be me.” Share with any…

People in this episode

Host: Heidi Dawson

Topics covered

• anxiety
• meditation
• self-acceptance
• relationships
• personal growth

Keywords

• anxiety
• meditation
• self improvement
• relationships
• personal freedom
• emotional health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Way app

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