A corny joke about a vacuum cleaner lands on a surprisingly sharp truth: attachment is less about what we have and more about what has us. Clinging to old identities -the version of your career, your relationship, or your identity that used to work and doesn't anymore- makes change feel like a threat instead of an invitation.
In this episode, Stephanie and Maren unpack what attachment actually is (hint: it's not about good, bad, right, or wrong — it's fear in disguise) and why so many high achievers stay loyal to an old vision long after it's stopped serving them.
Using Maren's own story of holding onto a business vision that needed to change, they explore the difference between alignment and attachment, why rebellion is still a form of control, and a simple morning practice that can help you release what's quietly keeping you stuck. If you've ever felt like you "should" keep going because stopping would mean failing, this one's for you.
Knowing that your beliefs affect your body chemistry, your focus, and the options you can see, they end with a one week practice to help you shift gears in your own life.
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“The question isn't "is this still appropriate?" — it's "is this still aligned?" Appropriate and aligned are not the same thing.” ~Maren Oslac
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