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The Johnny Lawrence PodcastAuthor: Johnny Lawrence - The Self Development Coach
Welcome to The Johnny Lawrence Podcast formerly, The Self-Development Podcast. This is a show about self-leadership and self-development. Each week, Johnny shares no-nonsense tools, insights, and stories to help you stop getting in your own way and start leading your life with purpose. Youll also hear from experts in personal growth, science, and psychology who share what really works when it comes to change. If you want to build self-awareness, make better decisions, and take control of your future, this podcast is for you. New episodes every Wednesday. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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050. Why Real Change Requires Letting Go: Identity, Discomfort & Personal Growth | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
In this conversation, Johnny Lawrence explores the complexities of personal change and growth, emphasising the need to let go of old habits and identities to make room for new ones. He discusses the discomfort associated with change, the importance of self-reflection, and actionable steps to facilitate growth. The conversation highlights that true transformation often requires a painful yet essential process of subtraction before addition, urging listeners to confront what they are unwilling to let go of to embrace their desired future.Takeaways👉 The problem isn't the inability to change, but the clinging to the old.👉 Growth requires making room for new experiences by letting go of the old.👉 People often want change but are afraid of losing their identity.👉 Letting go can be terrifying, but it's necessary for growth.👉 You can't upgrade your life without experiencing some disruption.👉 Identifying what you're protecting can reveal barriers to change.👉 Fear of change often stems from fear of losing comfort and familiarity.👉 Real change involves recognising the cost of holding onto old patterns.👉 Self-reflection is crucial in understanding what needs to change.👉 Letting go is about alignment, not loss.SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HEREhttps://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter The Self M.A.D.E. Coursehttps://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/course The Self M.A.D.E. Life Audithttps://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/self-made-lifeau Websitewww.johnnylawrence.co.ukJohnny’s Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach/?hl=en-gb The Slavey of Addiction Documentaryhttps://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoinÂ
