In this episode, Dr. KellyRae explores what happens when you start noticing that you're simply done—with a relationship, a role you've carried for years, always being the strong one, saying yes when you mean no, waiting for something to change, or even a version of yourself you no longer recognize.

But being done doesn't always mean you need to walk away.

Sometimes it means you need a conversation.

We'll talk about why being done can be information rather than instruction, how to listen to what that feeling is trying to tell you, and why you don't always need to know exactly what's next before you trust yourself enough to take the next step.

Because you can be grateful for the life you've built...

and still want more life.

You can love the people in your life...

and still want something to change.

And you can be scared of what comes next...

without letting fear make the decision for you.

If you've found yourself quietly thinking I'm done lately—without knowing exactly what that means yet—this conversation may give you permission to stop judging the feeling long enough to listen to it.

☕ In this episode, we'll discuss:

• What “I'm done” can actually be trying to tell you

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Until next time, be gentle with yourself.

Sometimes “I'm done” isn't the end of something.

Growth is often celebrated as exciting, empowering, and transformational.

But what happens when growth feels unfamiliar?

What happens when you look at your life and realize you're changing—not dramatically, but enough that you no longer quite recognize the person you've always been?

In this episode, Dr. KellyRae explores one of the most overlooked parts of personal growth: the discomfort of becoming.

Together, we'll talk about why change can sometimes feel like loss, why our inner critic often mistakes growth for danger, and how learning to understand our fears may be the key to trusting ourselves again.

If you've ever found yourself wondering who you're becoming, questioning old identities, or feeling caught between who you've been and who you're meant to be, this conversation is for you.

Because growth isn't always about becoming someone new.

Sometimes it's about becoming more fully yourself.

☕ In this episode, we'll discuss:

• Why positive change can sometimes create grief

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Growth doesn't always look like moving forward.

Sometimes it looks like releasing the version of yourself you've outgrown.

We spend a lot of time talking about what happens when life doesn't go according to plan.

But what about when it does?

What happens when the thing you've been working toward, healing for, praying for, or dreaming about finally starts becoming real?

In this episode, Dr. KellyRae explores a side of personal growth that doesn't get talked about nearly enough—the emotional discomfort that often accompanies expansion.

From vision boards and big dreams to unexpected opportunities, meaningful connections, healing, travel, and personal growth, sometimes receiving what we've been asking for can feel just as unsettling as not getting it at all.

You'll learn:

• Why expansion often feels uncomfortable

And of course, Trudy makes an appearance to help translate what many of us experience during seasons of growth:

"What if this doesn't work?"

"What if we're moving too fast?"

"What if this falls apart?"

If you've ever found yourself excited, grateful, terrified, hopeful, emotional, and confused all at the same time, this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the dream becoming real isn't a sign that something is wrong.

Sometimes it's a sign that your life is expanding.

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For many of us, survival mode becomes so familiar that we stop asking ourselves one important question:

What do I actually want?

Not what everyone else needs.

What do you want?

In this episode, Dr. KellyRae explores why so many people struggle to answer that question after years of caretaking, people-pleasing, surviving, and carrying responsibilities. Through personal stories, client insights, and a visit from everyone's favorite head of emergency preparedness, Trudy, you'll discover why wanting something more isn't selfish—it's human.

We'll talk about:

🌻 Why survival mode leaves little room for desire

If you've been doing the work, healing, growing, and wondering what comes next, this conversation is for you.

Because maybe healing isn't only about growing roots.

Maybe it's also about allowing yourself to grow toward the light.

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In this episode of Getting Through the Week, Dr. KellyRae explores a challenge many people never expect to face:

What happens when life stops being about survival?

For years, many of us become experts at managing responsibilities, solving problems, carrying burdens, and getting through difficult seasons. We learn how to be strong. We learn how to endure. We learn how to survive.

But eventually life begins asking a different question:

Can you learn how to live?

Drawing from her own experiences, client work, and a few entertaining updates from Trudy and her trusty Rottweiler head of security, Dr. KellyRae explores why peace can feel unfamiliar, why some people unconsciously look for new problems to solve, and why thriving requires a different set of skills than surviving.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🌻 Why peace can feel uncomfortable after years of stress

🌻 How survival mode can become part of your identity

🌻 Why some people struggle when life becomes quieter

🌻 The difference between surviving and truly living

🌻 How to stop looking for emergencies that no longer exist

🌻 Why learning to receive joy, rest, and ease can feel surprisingly vulnerable

One of the things Dr. KellyRae often helps clients navigate is the transition from survival mode to a healthier season of life. Because while most people understand how to fight through difficult times, very few people are taught how to trust the good ones.

And sometimes healing isn't about overcoming another obstacle.

Sometimes healing is learning how to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to create.

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In this episode of Getting Through the Week, Dr. KellyRae explores something many people struggle with but rarely talk about openly: self-trust.

Have you ever asked multiple people for advice while quietly suspecting you already knew the answer?

Have you ever ignored your exhaustion, dismissed your intuition, overridden your boundaries, or second-guessed yourself into confusion?

If so, you're not alone.

Many of us learned to stop trusting ourselves long before we ever realized we were doing it. Life experiences, responsibilities, difficult relationships, old wounds, and survival strategies can teach us to look outside ourselves for answers while disconnecting from the wisdom we already carry within.

Drawing from both her personal experiences and the work she does with clients, Dr. KellyRae explores why self-trust often feels difficult, how we learn to override our own signals, and why rebuilding trust with ourselves happens one small decision at a time.

Along the way, you'll hear more from Trudy—the overly cautious inner protector who remains unconvinced that every decision doesn't require a committee meeting—and discover why healing isn't about silencing these protective parts but learning to understand what they've been trying to communicate all along.

In this episode, you'll learn:

🌻 Why many people lose trust in themselves

🌻 The difference between intuition and fear

🌻 How survival strategies can disconnect us from our own wisdom

🌻 Why self-trust is built through evidence, not perfection

🌻 Small ways to begin rebuilding your relationship with yourself

Because maybe self-trust isn't something you suddenly find.

Maybe it's something you slowly build—one boundary, one choice, and one honest moment at a time.

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In this episode of Getting Through the Week, Dr. KellyRae explores a side of personal growth that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: grief.

Not grief after loss, but grief during transformation.

As we heal, grow, and become more self-aware, we often outgrow old identities, coping mechanisms, and survival strategies that once helped us make it through difficult seasons of life. While growth is often celebrated, the emotional experience of leaving behind familiar versions of ourselves can feel surprisingly sad.

Through personal reflections, practical insights, and a few appearances from Trudy—the overly cautious inner protector who remains convinced every life change requires a full security review—Dr. KellyRae explores why healing can sometimes feel like loss, why we miss versions of ourselves we've outgrown, and how honoring our past can help us move forward with greater compassion.

Drawing from both her own experiences and the work she does with clients, she shares why healing isn't about getting rid of parts of ourselves, but helping them step into new roles that better serve the life we're creating.

If you've ever felt emotional after making positive changes, questioned why growth feels harder than expected, or found yourself grieving a version of yourself you no longer want to be, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes the sadness you're feeling isn't a sign you're moving backward.

It's a sign you've grown beyond the life you once needed to survive.

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Who are you becoming?

Not who you used to be.

Who are you becoming right now?

In this episode, Dr. KellyRae explores one of the most unexpected parts of personal growth: the moment when the old version of you no longer fits, but the new version isn't fully familiar yet.

Through personal stories and reflections, she shares what it looks like when long-standing survival patterns begin to lose their grip, old identities start feeling uncomfortable, and self-awareness arrives faster than it ever has before.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why growth doesn't always feel good

Dr. KellyRae also shares an important lesson from her work with clients: many of the patterns we struggle with aren't signs that something is wrong with us. They're often signs that parts of us learned how to survive long before they learned how to thrive.

Because healing isn't just about understanding your past.

It's about learning how to trust the person you're becoming.

If you've been feeling more emotional, more aware, more tired, or more sensitive than usual, this conversation may help you understand why.

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Have you ever finally gotten the peace you've been longing for... only to discover that peace feels strangely uncomfortable?

For years, Dr. KellyRae believed she wanted less stress, fewer responsibilities, more balance, and more breathing room. But as life gradually became calmer, something unexpected happened.

The silence got loud.

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. KellyRae explores what happens when external chaos settles down and the internal voices we've been out-running finally have a chance to speak.

Together we'll explore:

• Why peace and quiet aren't always the same thing

Using real-life examples, including conversations with her father and insights from her own healing journey, Dr. KellyRae shares how peace isn't always about eliminating discomfort.

Sometimes peace simply reveals what has been waiting beneath the surface all along.

She also discusses a core principle from her work with clients: healing isn't about getting rid of uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, or protective patterns. It's about learning to understand what they're trying to communicate.

Because when silence gets loud, the question isn't always:

"How do I make this stop?"

Sometimes the better question is:

"What is this trying to teach me?"

If you've ever struggled to slow down, rest without guilt, or find yourself uncomfortable when life finally becomes peaceful, this conversation is for you.

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What if part of you is afraid of being supported?

Not because you don't want help.

But because somewhere along the way, you learned that support wasn't something you received—it was something you provided.

In this episode, Dr. KellyRae explores a surprising realization from her own healing journey: she wasn't afraid of being alone. She was afraid of carrying even more.

Through the story of "Trudy"—a protective inner part that believed it was her job to hold everything together—Dr. KellyRae unpacks why so many strong, capable people struggle to trust support, receive help, and believe that someone else can truly share the load.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why support can feel uncomfortable even when you desperately want it

Dr. KellyRae also shares an important perspective from her work with clients: healing isn't about silencing the parts of yourself that seem difficult, critical, fearful, or protective. It's about learning to understand what they've been trying to communicate all along.

If you've ever felt exhausted from carrying everything yourself, this conversation may help you see your patterns—and yourself—with greater compassion.

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