#3: Loving the Version of You That Had to Survive

Some parts of us didn’t thrive — they endured. And that version? She wasn’t broken. She was brilliant at staying alive.

There’s a version of you you’ve been trying to outgrow — the one who overgave, overfunctioned, and silenced her softness to stay safe. In this episode of Grit & Glow, we talk about what it really means to honor the woman who got you here. Because healing isn’t just about who you’re becoming. It’s about softening toward who you were.

You’ll hear:

• Why your “messy” past self may have been your most brilliant
• How survival mode shaped your nervous system
• Why rejecting your old self creates shallow healing
• A simple writing ritual to begin softening that story
• A Glow Question to help you rethink what strength really looks like

Ritual of the Week:

Write a short thank-you note to the version of you who had to survive. You don’t have to mail it. Just acknowledge her. She wasn’t your failure — she was your foundation.

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✉️ Notes from the Sanctuary

Your reflections matter here. If this episode stirred something in you, I’d love to hear it. Leave a note at gritandglowpod.com or email ⁠hi@gritandglowpod.com⁠. You may hear your story featured in a future episode—with care, always.

Glow Question:

What would change if you saw your survival season as strength — not shame?

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