Consistency in personal growth practices can be a powerful tool for healing, transforming relationships, and rebuilding our lives. By committing to daily habits and creating a 'scaffolding' for personal development, we lay the foundation for lasting change and a more fulfilling life. This process, while challenging, can lead to deep personal transformation and a renewed sense of purpose.

In this episode, Heather Ranjo shares her journey of building consistency in her growth practices. She discusses the valuable lessons learned about the importance of daily meditation, journaling, therapy, and physical activity. Heather explains how this commitment to consistency allowed her to heal past traumas, improve her relationships, and become a better parent. She openly shares her struggles with maintaining consistency and its transformative impact on her life when she perseveres. She emphasizes the importance of starting small, giving yourself grace, and remembering that you're doing this work for your future self.

Tune in to learn how building consistency in personal growth practices might transform your life and relationships!

[01:39] Recognizing the need to stop using trauma as an excuse for their actions

[04:04] Heather's struggle with being fully honest in therapy

[08:53] Strong emotions and blending families in a new relationship

[13:51] Importance of scaffolding and consistency

[15:59] Tips for implementing consistency and starting small

[18:12] Elements of scaffolding

[25:48] Importance of consistency and self-improvement

[28:36] Importance of healing for the sake of children

[30:55] Importance of perseverance in maintaining healthy habits and self-improvement

[35:04] Tips for implementing systems and staying consistent

• My job is to end the trauma. My job is to break the generational curses that had no control, that I had no control over.
• I still have a hard time doing all the things and showing up. But what I can also tell you is that had I not started being consistent in building the scaffolding, I wouldn't have had the frame of mind or the right attitude to be proud of, to be present, and to check myself when I need to do better.
• You made a contract with yourself. You made a promise to yourself to show up even when it's hard. You made a promise to future you. That future you is gonna thank you for because you're sick and tired of living the life you're living.
• Once your body knows that it has the green light to rest, you're exhausted. So, it's hard to keep pushing during those times.
• I got tired of using my trauma and weaponizing it with the people around me, it was not their problem. It was mine. I don't know how else to say it other than that way, but I was weaponizing my grief. I was weaponizing my trauma and using it as a crutch and an excuse not to change my bad behavior.

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Isolation periods can be a powerful tool for personal growth, healing, and reassessing priorities in our hyperconnected world. By stepping away from the constant noise of social media and reducing access to our lives, we create space for deep introspection and authentic relationships. This process, while challenging, can lead to deep personal transformation and a renewed sense of purpose.

In this episode, Heather Ranjo shares her experience of taking an extended break from social media and isolating herself to focus on personal growth. She discusses the valuable lessons learned about boundaries, authenticity, and being present in relationships and experiences. Heather explains how this period allowed her to heal, grow, and build a more fulfilling life. She also challenges listeners to consider their social media habits and the potential benefits of a digital detox.

Tune in to gain insights into how an isolation period might transform your life and relationships!

[00:45] Importance of isolation in one's life

[01:46] Heather's reasons for taking a social media break

[04:08] Heather's decision to reduce social media presence and engagement

[07:13] Lessons learned about relationships and reciprocation

[09:10] Insights gained during the social media hiatus

[13:14] New experiences and hobbies discovered

[15:25] Importance of therapy and personal growth

[17:28] Learning to be consistent and give oneself grace

[18:25] Heathers challenge to listeners

• Sometimes, it requires your isolation to come back and relate to people from a healthier place. If people take your isolation personally, then they're the problem.
• I am no longer going to pour from an empty cup. I am no longer going to make an effort in relationships that do not put an effort back to me.
• Can we stop acting like social media is not a drug? Can we stop doing that in 2024?
• Give yourself grace and love yourself when you miss the mark and do better tomorrow. That's it. That's all anybody could ever ask of you.

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In this powerful season premiere, Heather Ranjo returns after a long hiatus to kick off Season Three of "From Broken and Brave Podcast." She shares a personal letter to her 2022 self, reflecting on the profound changes and growth she's experienced over the past two years. Heather discusses personal transformation, healing, and the bravery required to face life's challenges. She opens up about unexpected changes in her life, including finding new love, redefining relationships, and owning her mistakes. Through her story, Heather encourages listeners to confront their struggles, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, self-awareness, and consistent personal growth.

Are you ready to embark on your journey of transformation? Listen to this episode, reflect on your path, and take the first step towards becoming the best version of yourself. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this powerful message with someone who might need to hear it.

Your story of growth and bravery starts now!

[00:02] Introduction to the podcast

[00:45] The "letter to 2022 me" concept

[05:18] The ongoing nature of healing and personal growth

[07:46] Heather’s reflection on positive changes and breakthroughs

[10:12] Heather’s gratitude for the new life and relationship

[11:35] The loss of relationships and circle changes

[14:18] Grief in relationships and personal growth

[16:00] Accepting and processing the changes in relationships

[17:05] Benefits of consistently doing the work required for personal growth

• Life as I knew it in 2022 is nothing like the life I am living now. And I am so grateful, so thankful, and so blessed for it.
• Be afraid and do it anyway. Be brave even when you're terrified. Be authentic even when it feels lonely. Be honest, even when it hurts.
• Do the work even when you're exhausted. When you wanna quit, find that strength you save and battle your demons.
• You're your own worst enemy. Keep fighting, keep pushing. Life is better than you could ever think possible.
• Hey, God, it's me again. I'm not mad anymore. Thank you for this beautiful life.
• I know that I would not have gotten through this past year without losing certain people. I also wouldn't be able to go forward without the people who stuck by my side when I hit rock bottom and loved me anyway.
• If you're walking through your mess, hang tight to those people in your life who support you and love you through your mistakes. The ones who can give you tough love from a good place. But I also want you to recognize that not everybody is going to like the version of you that's growing and healing and transforming into the person you've always been meant to be.

Connect with Heather Ranjo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frombrokentobravepodcast/

Follow the podcast on
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-broken-to-brave-podcast/id1614102331

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ArU1nIGSD1YSPfL5yJH1g?si=qmKvF6CWShSg3JSr3Du0zw&nd=1&dlsi=7a1b893ef7254721