Stacie and Eden discuss the discomfort of personal growth and the challenges of outgrowing spaces, people, and relationships. Stacie shares her experiences of constant discomfort and compares growth to exercising a muscle, while Eden reflects on her journey of navigating new ventures and overcoming self-doubt. They discuss the importance of investing in oneself, managing evolving relationships with love and honor, and prioritizing authenticity. The episode inspires listeners to embrace discomfort as a natural part of growth and to stay true to their personal aspirations.

What is Discussed:

The discomfort of growth (00:00:29) Discussion about the voluntary, painful process of personal growth and the willingness to embrace discomfort.

Accelerated growth (00:02:04) Comparing personal growth to exercising a muscle, and the experience of moving through discomfort more quickly to see results.

Packing growth into a tight period (00:03:34) Discussion about the experience of packing multiple life changes into a short period and the resulting accelerated growth.

Outgrowing rooms, people, places, things (00:08:00) The discomfort and realization of outgrowing current peer groups, spaces, and networks, and the need to seek new environments for growth.

Investing in personal growth (00:11:42) The realization that personal growth may require financial investment, and the discussion about the necessity of paying to move to the next level.

Managing relationships during growth (00:16:23) Dealing with discomfort and guilt when feeling the need to decrease communication with loved ones to make room for personal growth and execution.

Growing Pains (00:18:04) Discussion about the natural progression of limited time and evolving relationships.

Seasonal Relationships (00:20:31) Analogies of childhood friendships and the shifting depth of relationships as responsibilities evolve.

Prioritizing Relationships (00:21:41) The importance of prioritizing relationships in different life stages and responsibilities.

Uncomfortable Growth (00:24:48) Encouragement to embrace discomfort and guilt associated with personal growth and shifting relationships.

Self-Expansion (00:25:43) Embracing personal growth and evolving identities without clinging to past versions of oneself.

Trusting Intuition (00:29:47) Encouragement to trust personal intuition and not seek consensus before sharing thoughts and experiences.

Embracing Personal Dreams (00:33:06) Realization of living someone else's dream and the importance of being the star of one's own dream.

Praying for Purpose (00:34:37) Discussion about seeking purpose and the shift in perspective when asking for guidance.

Embracing Uncomfortable Growth (00:35:33) The discomfort and challenges of personal growth, including the pivotal role of external encouragement and internal resistance.

Making Bold Changes (00:37:24) Decisive actions leading to significant life changes, including ending relationships, quitting a job, and moving to a new city.

Following Dreams in New York (00:39:25) The realization of a dream to live in New York City and the decision to pursue personal desires despite past constraints.

Embracing Discomfort for Growth (00:42:15) Differentiating between discomfort from growth and discomfort from staying in an unsuitable situation, emphasizing the importance of growth discomfort.

Encouraging Transformation (00:43:17) Acknowledging the refining process of discomfort in growth and the significance of answering prayers through growth...