Who would you be if you weren’t worried about disappointing anybody?

So many of us are walking around carrying the weight of what they think—without even realizing it. We shrink ourselves to stay safe. We confuse their expectations with our identity. And somewhere along the way, we lose sight of who we’re really called to become.

In this episode, I’m opening up about the subtle, heavy ways expectations shape us—and how learning to release them is key to stepping into your true purpose. We’ll also talk about how grief can quietly add its own weight, and what it looks like to honor your emotions without judgment.

Inside this episode:

• How unspoken expectations impact your self-trust and purpose

• Why people-pleasing delays your calling (and your peace)

• How to recognize when you’ve outgrown old versions of yourself

• Encouragement for navigating grief and the pressure to be “okay”

If you’ve been feeling heavy, stretched thin, or unsure where you end and other people’s expectations begin—this conversation is for you.

You are allowed to put down what was never yours to carry. You are allowed to grow, even if others don’t understand it. And you are free to become who God is truly calling you to be.

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