Unapologetically Wild with Mary Giordano

19. Bend, Don't Break: The Freedom in Letting Go


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Ever notice how the second life veers off script, your whole mood shifts with it?

In this episode, I’m coming to you from Bali (yep, still pinching myself) with some real talk about expectations—how they quietly hijack your presence, mess with your energy, and keep you stuck chasing a version of life that doesn’t actually exist.

I’ll share why some of the most powerful moments of my life happened because the plan fell apart—not in spite of it. And why letting go—of the timeline, the checklist, the need for it to be perfect—might just be the most freeing thing you do all year.

We’re talking:

  • What to do when your carefully laid plans fall apart

  • How to bend without breaking (and why that’s real strength)

  • The trap of rigid expectations and how they block joy

  • My own behind-the-scenes fail before Bali (yep, I missed two podcast episodes—on purpose)

    This isn’t about giving up on your vision.

    It’s about trusting that the magic lives in how you meet the moment—not how well it follows the plan.

    Press play and let’s talk about what it really means to live wild, grounded, and free, no matter what life throws at you.

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      Until next time...

      Stay wild ⛰️💫🌵

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