Episode 633 From Regret to Resilience: Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance’s Journey of Self Forgiveness
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Monday’s walk
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Episode 633 comes to you from my window overlooking the Douro River in Porto. After days of walking, writing, and facing some heavy chapters of my past, I finally understood what “not regretting the past nor wishing to shut the door on it” really means. In this episode, I talk about shame, forgiveness, sobriety, and why we must stop carrying stories that no longer serve us. If you’re ready to release old pain and step into something new, join me.
⭐ WHAT I EXPLORE IN THIS EPISODE
My journey of self‑forgiveness and what it really means to stop carrying the past
How shame, regret, and old stories kept me stuck in low‑frequency emotions
The power of pivoting when life demands change
What nearly 20 years of sobriety has taught me about acceptance and letting go
How solo travel and writing my book in Porto helped me see my life differently
The importance of gratitude, presence, and taking emotional responsibility
Why I can’t change others — only myself
⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYS
Self‑forgiveness is where healing begins
You can pivot at any moment — your life is not fixed
Shame is a heavy, low‑frequency emotion you don’t have to carry
You can feel an emotion without becoming it
Living in the present is a choice you can make again and again
Your past is part of you, but it doesn’t have to define you
You are not alone — everyone has a story and everyone is learning
Sobriety is more than putting down the drink; it’s learning to live life on life’s terms
You can’t control how others see you, only how you grow
Taking chances is what creates your life — not the outcomes, but the courage to try
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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."
XO
Bizzy
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