168. Have You Processed Your Pain, or Is It a Crutch?

168. Have You Processed Your Pain, or Is It a Crutch?

Author: Heidi Fitzsimmons - Inspirational Writer & Podcaster August 16, 2026 Duration: 10:23
Hello, Beautiful! "The pain will leave you when it's done teaching you." Heidi heard that line recently and filed it straight under commandments.   This week, she hands you two: that one and another that stopped her cold when she saw it written on the page.   Are you willing to go through pain to get what you truly want?   This is a different kind of episode, my sweet. Not one to fix, solve, or research. Just one to sit with.    Heidi invites you to slow down and process; to stop stuffing the hard things down, to bring your pain into the light where it can't survive, and to ask yourself one honest question that only you can answer.   Are you using your pain to drive you? Or leaning on it like a crutch? There's no shame here. Only grace, a little Lauren Daigle, and a whole lot of hope.   You’ll Discover 👣 Why processing your pain matters more than fixing it 👣 What it means to bring pain into the light so it loses its power 👣 How to tell the difference between pain that drives you and pain you're leaning on   ✨ Plus two Scriptures, a prayer for the weary, and a reminder that you are never forgotten.   📖 Grab your tea and your copy of My Beloved: A 30-Day Devotional to Receive, Release, & Radiate available at: https://riselovelive.com/MyBelovedAmazon   💛 And a gentle note: this episode sits with real pain, and we're heading into September, which is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.   If you’re carrying something heavy, please reach out.   In the US, you can call or text 988 anytime to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are never as alone as you feel, and the world is so much better with you in it.    🌟 Know someone who needs a little light? Share this episode with a friend —it might be the gentle nudge they’ve been waiting for.   🌿 Please Stay in Touch: 🦋And if you want to bring my message to your women's group, church, retreat, or team, I’d be honored. Please go to HeidiSpeaks.com to start the conversation! 🦋 Follow along on Instagram @riselovelive 🦋 Subscribe & leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!   And until next time… Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.   With love, 💛 Heidi

Heidi Fitzsimmons, an inspirational writer and podcaster, hosts Radiance From Within, a space where personal growth is explored through a compassionate and multifaceted lens. This podcast gently addresses the heavy feelings of anxiety, stress, and burnout, as well as the deeper shadows of depression and a sense of unworthiness. Heidi understands the yearning for grace and personal growth that often feels just out of reach when self-confidence is lacking. Each episode serves as a practical and spiritual companion, weaving together threads from faith, self-care, and intentional self-love to help you refill your own cup. The conversations and reflections you'll hear are grounded in building a positive mindset, developing constructive self-talk, and implementing real confidence-building strategies. At its heart, this is about transforming those limiting beliefs that hold you back, affirming the powerful difference one person-you-can make. By integrating perspectives from spirituality, health, and education, the podcast offers a holistic path forward. Tune in for honest discussions that feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, all aimed at helping you uncover and embrace your own inherent strength and radiance.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Radiance From Within | Strength Through Positive Mindset | Positive Self-Talk | Confidence-Building Strategies | Transforming Limiting Beliefs
Podcast Episodes
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171. Hello, Do You See Me? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:27
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170. Find Your Calm Through Presence and Gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:53
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169. Are You Overwhelmed? Push Through One Step at a Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
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167. A River is Like a Woman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:02
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166. Have You Lost Your Mojo? So Did I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:51
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165. What Lie Have You Told Yourself? Here's Mine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:28
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164. The Cure for Your Pain Is Salt: Tears, Sweat & the Sea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:31
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163. Why Does Confidence Need Balance: Hubris & Humility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:13
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162. How Affirmations Help You Step Up & Ignite Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:05
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