{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do","description":"Ever feel like your life is one big, safe bubble\u2026 \u2026and yet there\u2019s this whisper in your soul saying, \u201cThere\u2019s more\u201d? That\u2019s exactly where Whitney Joy found herself before she walked away from her husband, her house, and her career in one single day. No backup plan. No safety net. Just seven blank passport pages and a decision to rewrite her life entirely. This conversation is an open permission slip to any woman standing on the edge of change whether you\u2019re about to leap, have just been pushed, or are clinging to the railing wondering what\u2019s next. Whitney and I dive into what it really takes to shed old identities, face the unknown, and step into a version of yourself you haven\u2019t met yet (but she\u2019s going to blow your mind). Inside the Episode, We Talked About: In this episode of The Cycle Advantage Podcast, Whitney Joy shares her wild, raw, and soul-stretching journey from adrenaline sports and luxury events\u2026 to solo world travel, spiritual transformation, and motherhood. We unpack: \u2714\ufe0f The identity shifts we face in motherhood, career pivots, and big life changes. \u2714\ufe0f Why fear of the unknown keeps so many women stuck and how to dance with it instead of hide from it. \u2714\ufe0f The sneaky ways we cling to our old selves (and how to lovingly let them go). \u2714\ufe0f Why your next evolution might not look anything like you think and why that\u2019s beautiful. If you\u2019ve been craving change but clinging to comfort, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. What You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode \u2728 The moment Whitney walked away from \u201cthe perfect life\u201d in 24 hours. \u2728 How seven blank passport pages became her roadmap to reinvention. \u2728 Why your ego is not the enemy (it just needs better boundaries). \u2728 The myth of \u201cgetting back to your old self\u201d (and why she\u2019s gone for good). \u2728How to shift from fearing change to playing with possibility. Key Takeaways You Can Implement Today \u2728 Change isn\u2019t the villain. It\u2019s the portal to your next chapter if you let it be. \u2728 Fear of the unknown shrinks when you zoom out. The \u201cworst case scenario\u201d usually has about 57 detours before it gets there. \u2728 Permission is an inside job. No mentor, spouse, or Instagram guru can give it to you. \u2728 You\u2019re not starting over you\u2019re evolving. Pieces of your old self come with you, just in a new shape. Why It Matters If you\u2019ve been sitting on that metaphorical porch, whining on the nail (yep, we went there), this episode might just be the nudge to get up. Your \u201csafe\u201d bubble might be fine\u2026 but fine is not where your soul catches fire. Whitney\u2019s story is proof that you can blow up the script you were handed, start fresh, and create something wildly better even if you have no idea what that looks like yet. This Episode Is for You If... \u2714\ufe0f You\u2019re feeling stuck in a life that looks \u201cgood on paper\u201d but feels flat inside. \u2714\ufe0f You\u2019re navigating a big transition: career, relationships, motherhood, identity. \u2714\ufe0f You\u2019re afraid of change but more afraid of staying the same. \u2714\ufe0f You\u2019ve been waiting for someone to tell you it\u2019s okay to leap. Meet Whitney Joy A midwestern-born, adrenaline-sports athlete and seasoned mountain climber, turned solo-travel, spiritual philanthropist, Author Whitney Joy has lived many lives in many worlds including Wisconsin, Colorado, Copenhagen, Paris, New Zealand, and San Francisco. With a dynamic background in marketing, business strategy, gemology, and luxury events, Whitney has always been passionate about bringing people together and creating lasting connections through shared experiences. In recent years, Whitney has turned her attention inward, diving into the realms of spirituality, personal growth and transformation. She wrote Seven Blank Pages as a permission slip to her younger self, but it turned into a compass for anyone standing on the edge. It inspires readers to embrace change, follow their hearts, and discover the magic that we are all capable of. Whitney now lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two young children, and works as an author and inspirational speaker. If you would like to learn more, see Whitney speak, or invite her to your speaking event, readers can get in touch with her via: her website whitneyjoy.com, email at towhitneyjoy@gmail.com, or follow her on social media @whitneyjoywrites. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you\u2019re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K\u2013$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here\u2019s your next step\u2026 \u2714 Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth\u2026 \u2714 Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business\u2026 \u2714 Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.   ","author_name":"The Cycle Advantage","author_url":"https:\/\/www.renaefieck.com\/podcast\/","html":"