The Separation Season: When Growth Requires Letting GoIn this episode of Freedom Tea Talk, Dr. Z reflects on the process of growth and separation that comes with leveling up in life. She discusses how evolving personally and professionally often means outgrowing certain relationships, environments, and even versions of ourselves. She explores the necessity of recognizing when it's time to move on, embrace change, and prioritize personal development over people-pleasing. Through candid personal experiences, she highlights the challenges of maintaining connections while striving for a 10x transformation in life, career, and mindset.Timestamps & Topics:[00:00] Morning realizations & self-reflection on change[01:30] Recognizing when you are being separated for growth[03:15] The reality of maintaining friendships and relationships as you evolve[06:45] People-pleasing and the exhaustion of trying to keep up[08:20] Why certain connections naturally fade over time[11:10] Fear-based procrastination & revisiting ideas years later[13:00] The necessity of embracing your evolution without guilt[16:20] Dating & relationships while growing: The challenge of finding alignment[19:45] The importance of isolating to accelerate growth[22:15] Are you operating at 2x or 10x? How to shift your pace[24:50] The power of automation, delegation, and time prioritization[27:30] Prioritizing yourself: The real key to expansionKey Takeaways:- Growth often requires separation: As you evolve, some relationships will naturally fade, and that's okay.- Not everyone is meant to go with you: The people who were in alignment with your past self may not fit into your future.- Prioritize what truly matters: Whether it's business, relationships, or self-care, focus on what aligns with your long-term vision.- Let go of people-pleasing tendencies: Trying to maintain outdated connections at the expense of your energy will slow you down.- Move at a 10x pace, not 2x: If you want exponential growth, you have to be intentional about where you invest your time and energy.- Isolation isn't punishment—it's preparation: Hibernation periods allow for reflection, recalibration, and major breakthroughs.Quotes:“The people who once held space for you might not anymore, and that’s not a bad thing—it’s life evolving.”“If you’re growing, you won’t be able to maintain the same connections at the same intensity forever.”“You can’t 10x your life while still holding on to every single thing from your 2x reality.”“Every time I ignored a calling out of fear, I ended up circling back years later—don’t wait.”“Isolation isn’t about being alone—it’s about preparing for your next level.”----------🔗Links and Resources:• Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello• Join our mailing list: https://drz.mykajabi.com/signup• Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://drz.mykajabi.com/pay-me-first-with-love• Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z• Website: http://greaterself.org/• Tools/Products I use: https://drz.mykajabi.com/affiliate-links• Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross-----------