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Your Old Life is Keeping You Stuck—Here’s HOW to Move On w Najwa Zebian
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Your Old Life is Keeping You Stuck—Here’s HOW to Move On w Najwa Zebian

<p>Are you holding onto a version of yourself that no longer fits?</p><br><p>Change is uncomfortable—but staying the same is even worse. If you feel stuck, lost, or resistant to moving forward, this episode will help you understand why your old life won’t let you go and how to finally break free.</p><br><p>🚨 In this conversation, with Najwa Zebian we explore:</p><p> ✔️ Why change feels so hard and why we resist it ✔️ The misconception of resilience—are you truly strong or just afraid? ✔️ How to deal with people who want you to stay the same ✔️ The bonds that keep you inauthentic—and how to identify them ✔️ Practical tips for managing guilt when you start to change </p><br><p>🔑 The truth? Your past is comfortable, but your future is waiting. </p><br><p>If you’ve been struggling to let go of old habits, toxic relationships, or even an identity that no longer serves you, this episode is for you.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH NAJWA</strong></p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>📚 <a href="https://najwazebian.com/the-only-constant " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book</a> </p><br><p><strong>TIME STAMPS</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(06:44) How do you know if you’re addicted to productivity?</p><p>(17:05) Are you choosing the right people in your life?</p><p>(24:33) Productivity for ourselves vs for people pleasing</p><p>(29:16) How do we welcome change?</p><p>(33:47) Misconception of resilience</p><p>(39:26) How do we deal with people that want us to stay the same?</p><p>(47:39) Practical tips for managing guilt</p><p>(50:04) How do we know what bonds are keeping us inauthentic?</p><br><p><br></p><p>WHO AM I?</p><p>My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with me on IG!</a></p><br><p>RESOURCES</p><p>▶︎<a href="https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 25 Day Self Development Marathon</a></p><p>▶︎ <a href="https://bit.ly/46CoiqR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Day Self Growth Challenge</a></p><p>▶︎ <a href="https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goal Setting System E-Book</a></p><br><p>LET’S BE FRIENDS</p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></p><br><p>MY FAVOURITE STUFF</p><p>💻 Email & Calendar tool - <a href="https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunsama for 1 Month free trial</a></p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory">http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Balance Theory · Erika De Pellegrin

March 30, 202559m 17s

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Show Notes

Are you holding onto a version of yourself that no longer fits?


Change is uncomfortable—but staying the same is even worse. If you feel stuck, lost, or resistant to moving forward, this episode will help you understand why your old life won’t let you go and how to finally break free.


🚨 In this conversation, with Najwa Zebian we explore:


✔️ Why change feels so hard and why we resist it 
✔️ The misconception of resilience—are you truly strong or just afraid? 
✔️ How to deal with people who want you to stay the same
✔️ The bonds that keep you inauthentic—and how to identify them 
✔️ Practical tips for managing guilt when you start to change


🔑 The truth? Your past is comfortable, but your future is waiting.


If you’ve been struggling to let go of old habits, toxic relationships, or even an identity that no longer serves you, this episode is for you.



CONNECT WITH NAJWA

📸 Instagram

📚 Book


TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(06:44) How do you know if you’re addicted to productivity?

(17:05) Are you choosing the right people in your life?

(24:33) Productivity for ourselves vs for people pleasing

(29:16) How do we welcome change?

(33:47) Misconception of resilience

(39:26) How do we deal with people that want us to stay the same?

(47:39) Practical tips for managing guilt

(50:04) How do we know what bonds are keeping us inauthentic?



WHO AM I?

My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!


RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book


LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok


MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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