In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie talk about what it really means to choose yourself … even when it looks crazy to other people.

They share personal stories about leaving “secure” paths, quitting jobs, walking away from what once felt aligned, and listening to intuition instead of fear. From government pensions to entrepreneurship, from daycare pivots to photography, this conversation explores courage, intentional living, and the messy middle of reinvention.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overthinking, or afraid to make a bold move because of what others might think … this episode is for you.

✨ Topics We Cover
• Living intentionally instead of by default
• Why being “selfish” isn’t a bad thing
• Letting go of other people’s opinions
• Leaving secure jobs to follow passion
• The illusion of safety and pensions
• Following your intuition
• Reinvention and career pivots
• Ego vs intuition
• Daily self check-ins (mental, emotional, relational)
• Why you are responsible for your reactions
• Choosing happiness over security
• The power of going inward

✨ Key Moments
• Julie leaving her government job to pursue photography
• Lina choosing daycare over corporate life to stay home with her daughter
• The messy reality of entrepreneurship
• Letting go of Network Marketing after thinking it was “forever”
• Why we care so much about what people think
• The difference between selfish and self-centered
• Listening to intuition … even when it’s uncomfortable
• Why you are 100% responsible for where you are today
• The importance of daily internal check-ins
• Choosing courage over comfort

🎙 About This Podcast
Unclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.

Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.

No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.

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🎧 Credits
Hosted by Lina & Julie
Produced by Unclenched