Freedom to Flourish: Releasing What Holds You Back

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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome back to a brand new month of living in your power.
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I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and today we're stepping into a new series
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that I am so excited about.
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For the month of July, our theme is freedom to flourish, breaking free,
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showing up, and blooming boldly.
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This month is about releasing old fears, outdated mindsets, and everything else
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that's been keeping you small.
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It's about giving yourself permission to expand, to rise, and to live boldly
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in the purpose God has placed inside of you.
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So now our first episode is entitled Freedom to Flourish.
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Releasing what holds you back.
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So let's breathe in that freedom together And begin Deep breaths Exhale Yes.
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Now what does it mean to flourish? Now for me, flourishing isn't just about
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surviving or checking boxes,
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It's about thriving Living with passion, purpose, and deep-rooted joy.
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It's about showing up as your whole self unapologetically.
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But before we can bloom, we need to clear the weeds.
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Those limiting beliefs, painful memories, or patterns that choke our growth.
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So what's been holding you back lately? Hmm?
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Could it be the fear of failure or the fear of success?
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What about the fear of what people will see if you show up fully?
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Now, recognizing it is the first step towards releasing it.
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So, I'm going to share a little story. I call it my freedom story with you.
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Because there was a season when I was afraid to step outside the roles others put me in.
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Afraid to speak up, launch new projects, or even respite our guilt.
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Now, that fear had roots in old stories.
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Stories like, you have to be perfect.
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Okay, don't rock the boat or stay small so others can feel comfortable.
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But here's the truth. God did not create you to shrink.
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He created you to flourish.
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And when I started saying yes to the things that set my soul on fire and no
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to the expectations that drained me, I experienced a freedom that changed everything.
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And you can too.
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So here are three practical ways to release what's holding you back.
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First, you have to name it.
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Journal or pray about what's been keeping you stuck and bring it into the light. Name it.
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Second, reframe it. Ask yourself, what is this fear trying to protect me from?
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Is it still true? Or is it trying to let go?
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Reframe it. And third, replace it.
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Choose a new belief to stand on, like I am worthy of success.
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I can rise and not lose myself.
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Oh, I am free to be fully me.
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I want to give you this empowerment quote that you can use.
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The prompt says, what one belief, habit, or fear are you ready to release this
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month so you can flourish?
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I want you to write it down, speak it aloud, and commit to taking one bold step forward this week.
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So I'm going to say that empowerment prompt to you again. What one belief,
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habit, or fear are you ready to release this month so you can flourish?
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Write it down, speak it aloud, and commit to taking one bold step forward this week.
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So in closing, I want to thank you for joining me this powerful start to our July series.
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And I want you to remember, freedom isn't something you earn.
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It's something you claim. And when you do, you open the door for joy,
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growth, and purpose to flow in.
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So next week we'll continue with another episode entitled, Showing Up Unapologetically
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and Living Your Truth Out Loud.
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So until then, my dear listeners, I want you to live boldly in your power today.
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And if it gets tough, just breathe. You still got the strength to rise.
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So until next time, continue to live in your power.