Stuck? Dive Deeper. Why craving safety keeps you trapped

Why craving safety keeps you trapped, fear of change psychology, navigating life transitions, messy middle personal growth.

In this powerful conversation, Kevin McNulty sits down with transition coach Hillary Spiritos to explore why our brains seek familiarity during times of uncertainty—and how that instinct can keep us stuck.

Discover how to navigate the messy middle of personal change, distinguish other people's fears from your own truth, and develop the courage to move forward even when life feels uncertain. Learn why passion is built through practice, why growth requires discomfort, and how to stay grounded in your adult self during life's biggest transitions.

If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or uncertain about your next chapter, this conversation offers practical wisdom for embracing change and reclaiming your agency.

Why Your Craving for Safety Is Keeping You Trapped | Hillary Spiritos | Grow Yourself👍 Like the video💬 Share your thoughts🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, growth, and personal transformation.⏱️ Suggested Chapters:00:00 – Introduction 08:00 – The Messy Middle16:00 – Fear & Familiarity24:00 – Why We Go Back32:00 – The Illusion of Safety40:00 – Adult Agency 💡48:00 – Family Projections56:00 – Fear vs Truth01:04:00 – Navigating Change01:12:00 – Identity & Growth01:20:00 – Closing ThoughtsGuest BioHillary Spiritos is a transition coach who specializes in helping individuals build courage, clarity, and momentum when traditional life and career paths no longer align. Moving fluidly across higher education, live event production, and the creative arts, she brings an intellectually curious and grounded approach to guiding clients through the complex process of sustainable identity shifts and self-discovery.CONNECT WITH HILLARYWebsite: https://batouttahell.net/Instagram/TikTok: @bat.outta_hellEmail: hillary@batouttahell.netCONNECT WITH KEVINhttps://linktr.ee/kevinmcnultywhy your craving for safety is keeping you trapped, fear of change psychology, navigating life transitions, messy middle personal growth, adult agency explained, overcoming fear of change, emotional growth and healing, self awareness and identity, finding purpose after transition, passion is built not found, psychology of change explained, growth through discomfort, personal transformation journey, identity and authenticity, building emotional resilience, self improvement podcast, life coaching podcast, mental health and growth, motivation and mindset, grow yourself podcast, hillary spiritos, kevin mcnulty podcast#personalgrowth #selfimprovement #mindset #motivation #lifeadvice #mentalhealth #psychology #healing #purpose #growth #selfawareness #transition #authenticityAsk