#665: Why Letting Go of the Past Feels Impossible—And How to Heal
You’ve tried to let it go. You’ve journaled, prayed, “moved on”—but something in you still grips the story.That doesn’t make you weak. It means your body still believes the past keeps you safe.In this episode, Denise unpacks why letting go feels so hard—and how to finally release what’s been keeping you stuck. From the science of forgiveness to the emotional cost of resentment, you’ll learn how to free your energy without excusing the harm. This is the path from emotional captivity to clarity, peace, and power.👉 Read the full post: Why Letting Go of the Past Feels Impossible—And How to HealStay Connected with Me!Want to dive deeper? Visit DeniseGLee.com to:💛 Learn more about my background and approach.💛 Inquire about private coaching.💛 Explore insightful articles and my full podcast library.💛 Access additional resources designed to help you thrive.Let’s Connect!📲 Follow me on X (Twitter): @DeniseGLee or IG @coachdeniseglee💼 Connect on LinkedIn: @deniseglee⸻🛠 Free Tools to Support Your Growth📩 Weekly Newsletter: Get grounded, actionable insights every Friday. [Subscribe here]📝 Discover Your Life Script: Uncover how your past shapes your present. [Take the questionnaire] 🎯 Ready to Go Deeper?💭 Ditch the self-doubt. Rewire your patterns. Feel unstoppable. 21 days of raw audio coaching + real journaling prompts to break old cycles and lead yourself forward. 🎧 Podcast listeners — get 15% off with code INNERWORK15. [Enroll now] ⸻DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice based on podcast content.⸻We do not accept unsolicited PR or booking agency pitches.
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#664: When Helping Everyone Leaves You Bitter (And How to Heal)
You were everyone’s steady one. The helper. The glue that held it all together.But now? You’re tired. Bitter. And wondering when caring turned into carrying.In this episode, Denise unpacks what happens when emotional overfunctioning becomes a habit—and how to heal without hardening. You’ll learn how childhood conditioning shapes rescuing patterns, the real cost of being “the strong one,” and the path to rebuilding boundaries without losing your heart.👉 Read the full post: When Helping Everyone Leaves You Bitter (And How to Heal)If this conversation resonated with you, here’s how you can support the show and stay connected:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an update.✅ Share this episode with someone who might benefit.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps others find the show and grow on their journey.⸻Stay Connected with Me!Want to dive deeper? Visit DeniseGLee.com to:💛 Learn more about my background and approach.💛 Inquire about private coaching.💛 Explore insightful articles and my full podcast library.💛 Access additional resources designed to help you thrive.Let’s Connect!📲 Follow me on X (Twitter): @DeniseGLee or IG @coachdeniseglee💼 Connect on LinkedIn: @deniseglee⸻🛠 Free Tools to Support Your Growth📩 Weekly Newsletter: Get grounded, actionable insights every Friday. [Subscribe here]📝 Discover Your Life Script: Uncover how your past shapes your present. [Take the questionnaire] 🎯 Ready to Go Deeper?💭 Ditch the self-doubt. Rewire your patterns. Feel unstoppable. 21 days of raw audio coaching + real journaling prompts to break old cycles and lead yourself forward. 🎧 Podcast listeners — get 15% off with code INNERWORK15. [Enroll now] ⸻DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice based on podcast content.⸻We do not accept unsolicited PR or booking agency pitches.
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#663 – Subtle Childhood Trauma in High-Functioning Adults: Signs You Missed
Not all trauma screams. Some whispers.And those quiet wounds—the ones wrapped in politeness, performance, and perfectionism—shape far more lives than we realize.In this episode, Denise explores the unseen impact of subtle childhood trauma: how emotional underfeeding turns into adult overfunctioning, and why high-achieving, self-aware people often feel disconnected, numb, or “fine” but never fulfilled. If you’ve ever wondered why peace feels foreign or stillness feels wrong, this conversation will name what’s been missing—and what healing really looks like.👉 Read the full post: Subtle Childhood Trauma in High-Functioning Adults: Signs You Missedhttps://deniseglee.com/subtle-childhood-trauma-signs/If this conversation resonated with you, here’s how you can support the show and stay connected:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an update.✅ Share this episode with someone who might benefit.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps others find the show and grow on their journey.⸻Stay Connected with Me!Want to dive deeper? Visit DeniseGLee.com to:💛 Learn more about my background and approach.💛 Inquire about private coaching.💛 Explore insightful articles and my full podcast library.💛 Access additional resources designed to help you thrive.Let’s Connect!📲 Follow me on X (Twitter): @DeniseGLee or IG @coachdeniseglee💼 Connect on LinkedIn: @deniseglee⸻🛠 Free Tools to Support Your Growth📩 Weekly Newsletter: Get grounded, actionable insights every Friday. [Subscribe here] https://info.deniseglee.com/learnwithdenise📝 Discover Your Life Script: Uncover how your past shapes your present. [Take the questionnaire] https://deniseglee.com/life-script-questionnaire/🎯 Ready to Go Deeper?💭 Ditch the self-doubt. Rewire your patterns. Feel unstoppable. 21 days of raw audio coaching + real journaling prompts to break old cycles and lead yourself forward. 🎧 Podcast listeners — get 15% off with code INNERWORK15. [Enroll now] https://deniseglee.newzenler.com/courses/amazing-attitude⸻DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice based on podcast content.
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#662: The Identity Death Before the Breakthrough
Before every breakthrough comes a kind of death—the loss of a version of yourself that once kept you safe.This isn’t about pivoting or rebranding. It’s about the identity collapse that precedes real transformation.In this episode, Denise walks through the sacred middle between breakdown and rebirth—when your old roles are falling away but your new self hasn’t yet arrived. If you’ve felt lost, hollow, or unsure of who you are now, this episode will help you name what’s dying and honor what’s emerging.👉 Read the full post: The Identity Death That Comes Before the Breakthroughhttps://deniseglee.com/identity-death-before-breakthrough/Enjoyed this episode?If this conversation resonated with you, here’s how you can support the show and stay connected:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an update.✅ Share this episode with someone who might benefit.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps others find the show and grow on their journey.⸻Stay Connected with Me!Want to dive deeper? Visit DeniseGLee.com to:💛 Learn more about my background and approach.💛 Inquire about private coaching.💛 Explore insightful articles and my full podcast library.💛 Access additional resources designed to help you thrive.Let’s Connect!📲 Follow me on X (Twitter): @DeniseGLee or IG @coachdeniseglee💼 Connect on LinkedIn: @deniseglee⸻🛠 Free Tools to Support Your Growth📩 Weekly Newsletter: Get grounded, actionable insights every Friday. [Subscribe here]📝 Discover Your Life Script: Uncover how your past shapes your present. [Take the questionnaire]🎯 Ready to Go Deeper?💭 Ditch the self-doubt. Rewire your patterns. Feel unstoppable. 21 days of raw audio coaching + real journaling prompts to break old cycles and lead yourself forward. 🎧 Podcast listeners — get 15% off with code INNERWORK15. [Enroll now]⸻DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice based on podcast content.
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#661 – The Strong One No One Sees: Signs of Hidden Male Trauma
He’s the calm one. The problem-solver. The man who holds it all together.But what if that strength isn’t resilience—it’s a trauma response?In this episode, Denise unpacks the silent grief many men carry: the masks of composure, the hidden signs of trauma, and the cultural lies that keep male pain unseen. If you’ve ever wondered why the “strong one” seems distant, flat, or unreachable, this conversation will help you see the truth—and remind every man listening: you’re not weak, you’re unwinding a lie.👉 Read the full blog post here: The Strong One No One Seeshttps://deniseglee.com/the-strong-one-no-one-sees/If this conversation resonated with you, here’s how you can support the show and stay connected:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an update.✅ Share this episode with someone who might benefit.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps others find the show and grow on their journey.⸻Stay Connected with Me!Want to dive deeper? Visit DeniseGLee.com to:💛 Learn more about my background and approach.💛 Inquire about private coaching.💛 Explore insightful articles and my full podcast library.💛 Access additional resources designed to help you thrive.Let’s Connect!📲 Follow me on X (Twitter): @DeniseGLee or IG @coachdeniseglee💼 Connect on LinkedIn: @deniseglee⸻🛠 Free Tools to Support Your Growth📩 Weekly Newsletter: Get grounded, actionable insights every Friday. [Subscribe here]📝 Discover Your Life Script: Uncover how your past shapes your present. [Take the questionnaire]🎯 Ready to Go Deeper?💭 Ditch the self-doubt. Rewire your patterns. Feel unstoppable. 21 days of raw audio coaching + real journaling prompts to break old cycles and lead yourself forward. 🎧 Podcast listeners — get 15% off with code INNERWORK15. [Enroll now]⸻DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice based on podcast content.
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