Episode 398: From Chains To Freedom - How To Release What No Longer Serves You

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Episode Number: 398

Episode Name: From Chains To Freedom - How To Release What No Longer Serves You

Are you feeling mentally, emotionally, or physically chained to things that no longer serve you? In this transformative episode of The Everyday Life Balance Show, host Pascale Gibon explores the journey from feeling stuck to experiencing true freedom. Through personal stories and practical guidance, Pascale reveals how simplicity leads to clarity, and clarity leads to liberation.

 

This episode is part of this year's central theme of emancipation—breaking free from what holds us back to live more fully, lovingly, and authentically. Pascale shares her powerful metaphor of carrying a heavy suitcase filled with worries, old habits, fears, and expectations, and how she discovered she was holding the key to unlock it all along.

Podcast Highlights:

[00:54] Welcome and introduction to the theme of emancipation

[01:18] The heavy suitcase story - a metaphor for what holds us back

[02:37] The power of simplicity and gaining clarity

[03:45] Five key areas to examine: Relationships, Finances, Career, Spirituality, Health

[05:46] Personal story: How "Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway" changed everything

[06:51] The greatest liberation: Learning to say YES! to love

[07:34] Your moment of choice - the challenge to decide now

[08:47] Closing affirmation and final thoughts

[09:05] End of episode

Resources:

"Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers - [Amazon Link]

"Yes! To Love – The Ultimate Guide To Personal Transformation For Everyday Life Balance" by Pascale D Gibon

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From Chains To Freedom - How To Release What No Longer Serves You

This episode dives into the concept of personal liberation and the practical steps needed to release what no longer serves your growth. Pascale guides listeners through identifying their personal chains and provides actionable strategies for breaking free from limiting patterns, fears, and habits that keep them stuck in mediocrity.

Table of Contents

- The Heavy Suitcase Metaphor

- The Power of Simplicity

- Taking Back the Director's Chair

- Five Key Life Areas for Liberation

- Personal Breakthrough Story

- The Ultimate Liberation: Saying Yes to Love

- Your Moment of Choice

The Heavy Suitcase Metaphor

Pascale opens with a powerful personal story about feeling like she was dragging a heavy suitcase filled with worries, old habits, fears, and expectations that weren't even hers. The breakthrough moment came when she realised the suitcase wasn't locked—she was holding the key. This metaphor illustrates how we often carry unnecessary burdens and have the power to release them at any time.

The Power of Simplicity

The episode explores how embracing simplicity becomes a gateway to clarity. When we simplify our lives, we can finally see which chains are keeping our potential locked away. This simplicity puts us in the driver's seat of our lives, giving us control to identify and release what no longer serves us. Pascale emphasises that inaction makes us bystanders in our own lives, when we're meant to be the directors, stars, and screenwriters of our stories.

Taking Back the Director's Chair

This section challenges listeners to stop being bystanders and take an active role in controlling their lives. Pascale asks the critical question: "Are you ready to stop being a bystander and take action today?" She encourages reflection on where in life we might need to release something so that freedom can enter.

Five Key Life Areas for Liberation

Pascale guides listeners through examining five crucial areas:

- Relationships: Identifying communication patterns ready for release

- Finances: Confronting avoided financial decisions and money-related fears

- Career: Assessing whether you're living to your full potential

- Spirituality: Examining your connection to love and something greater

- Health: Recognising habits that prevent treating your body as a temple

She encourages choosing just ONE thing from these areas to focus on for simplicity and effectiveness.

Personal Breakthrough Story

Pascale shares how Susan Jeffers' book, "Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway," transformed her life, helping her become an Amazon bestseller, but more importantly, showing her that fear was the primary chain she needed to break. She discusses how fear, emotional roller coasters, and non-supportive habits can keep us small and comfortable in mediocrity.

The Ultimate Liberation: Saying Yes! to Love

The most significant revelation Pascale shares is her discovery in her early 40s that the most important breakthrough was learning to say YES! to love earnestly—not just romantic love, but love for herself, her journey, her potential, life itself, and God. This single decision opened doors to healing, peace, and a new way of being, proving that love is the key that unlocks all chains.

Your Moment of Choice

The episode concludes with a powerful call to action. Pascale emphasises that change happens the moment we decide to transform what no longer supports our growth. She challenges listeners to decide now—not tomorrow, not when conditions are perfect, but now. The power of change lies in our hands, and immediate action is the catalyst for transformation.

Conclusion

This episode serves as both an inspiration and a practical guide for anyone feeling stuck or chained to patterns that no longer serve them. Pascale's key message is clear: freedom is possible, and it begins with the decision to let go. Through simplicity, clarity, and saying yes! to love, we can break free from the chains of fear, limiting beliefs, and old habits. The episode ends with a gentle affirmation: "I am free. I am safe. I release what no longer serves me. I say Yes! to love, simplicity, and joy." The ultimate takeaway is that freeing yourself from the chains that bind you to mediocrity isn't just self-improvement—it's liberation.

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ABOUT PASCALE

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As an intuitive 'Change Catalyst' with over two decades of experience in energy healing, personal growth and life coaching, Pascale has mastered helping women rediscover their magic. Think of her as your Transformation and Confidence coach with a heart-centred approach and a proven track record of transformation.

Here's what makes her approach different:

Her approach is not just coaching – it's a unique blend of intuitive guidance, practical strategies, and deep transformational work that consistently delivers results. As an empath and healer, she sees what others miss. She helps you view your life from a higher perspective, reignite your joy, and pursue your dreams with unwavering confidence.

Her secret sauce? 

It combines heart-warming support with structured transformation. There is no fluff, just proven pathways to the profound positive shifts you crave.

Want to know what she believes with all her heart?

True transformation starts within. When you reconnect with your soul's purpose and listen to your heart's wisdom, magic happens. You unlock your full potential and create a life that lights you up. She believes in your potential to make this magic happen.

Meet Pascale at pascalegibon.com.

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FULL TRANSCRIPT

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Hello, beautiful souls. I'm Pascale Gibon, your host. A warm welcome to The Everyday Life Balance Show. For those joining us for the first time, this year's central theme is emancipation—breaking free from what holds us back to live more fully, lovingly, and authentically.

I'd like to begin with a brief story.

Years ago, I remember sitting at my desk feeling like I was dragging a heavy suitcase behind me. It was full of worries, old habits, fears, and expectations that weren't even mine. I felt chained, stuck, and unable to move forward. Then I realised something: the suitcase wasn't locked. I was the one holding the key. All I had to do was open it, release what no longer served me, and step forward with a lighter heart.

The invitation of today's episode is to set yourself free.

Let me ask you something: Do you ever feel mentally, emotionally, or physically chained to things that no longer serve you? If you're nodding right now, know that you're not alone.

Freedom begins when we let go of the unnecessary—those chains that hold us back from the life we truly desire and prevent us from moving forward. 

The Power of Simplicity

My significant breakthrough this year has been embracing simplicity. Here's what I've learned: when we simplify, we gain clarity. And when we have clarity, we can finally see which chains are keeping our potential locked away. This power of simplicity puts you in the driver's seat of your life, giving you the control to identify and release what no longer serves you.

Think about it—inaction is like being a bystander in your own movie. But here's the thing: you're not meant to watch from the sidelines. You're the director, the star, the screenwriter who shapes your life story with intention, courage, and love.

So let me ask you directly: Are you ready to stop being a bystander and take action today?

If so, where in your life might you need to release something so that freedom can enter? Let's reflect together:

🎬 Taking Back the Director's Chair 

Let's get practical. I want you to think about these five key areas of your life as I share them:

Relationships: What if becoming a better communicator could transform not just your relationships, but your entire sense of well-being? What communication pattern are you ready to release?

Finances: What is one financial decision you've been avoiding to date? What fear around money is keeping you chained to stress?

Career: This is a big one. Are you living to your full potential? If something inside you is screaming, "I'm meant for more," what are you willing to release to show up authentically?

Spirituality: Are you honestly saying yes to love? Are you honouring your connection to something greater than yourself?

Health: What habits are keeping you from treating your body like the temple it is?

Your One Thing

Here's what I want you to do right now—and I mean literally right now as you're listening. For simplicity, choose ONE thing from those areas that has been weighing on your mind and you know you're ready to let go of—just one.

Pause with me for a moment… breathe deeply… and allow it to come to mind.

Got it? Good.

Now ask yourself:

• What would releasing this mean to you?
• How would you feel emotionally and physically once it's gone?

My Story: Fear and Freedom

Let me share a personal turning point. I didn't realise how fear was running my life until I picked up Susan Jeffers' book "Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway." That book didn't just change my perspective—it helped me become an Amazon bestseller. But more importantly, it showed me that fear was the chain I needed to break first.

Maybe for you, it's fear. Perhaps it's the emotional roller coaster—you know what I'm talking about—one day you feel grounded, the next you're completely unsettled, emotions everywhere.

Or it's those non-supportive habits that keep you small, the ones that don't elevate you but instead drain your energy and keep you comfortable in mediocrity.

Whatever it is, know this: freedom is possible.

The Greatest Liberation

Here's what I discovered in my early 40s, and it changed everything: The most significant breakthrough, the ultimate liberator from inner turmoil, was learning to say YES! to love earnestly. Not just romantic love—love for myself, love for my journey, love for my potential, love for the gift of life, love for God.

That single decision opened the door to healing, peace, and a new way of being.

Love is the key that unlocks the chains.

Your Moment of Choice

If you feel stuck right now, hear me clearly: you don't have to remain there. Take that first small step today. Simplicity leads to clarity, and clarity leads to freedom. Change happens the moment you decide to transform what no longer supports your growth. 

So here's my challenge to you: Decide now.

Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not when conditions are perfect. Now. The power of change lies in your hands, and the time to act is now. Immediate action is the catalyst for transformation, and it's within your reach. Are you ready to take that first step towards your freedom?

If you feel it's time for change—and you know if it is—don't delay. Start today. Be that change.

Remember, freeing yourself from the chains that bind you to mediocrity is not just self-improvement; it's liberation.

Closing & Affirmation

Let's close with a gentle affirmation together:

"I am free. I am safe. I release what no longer serves me. I say Yes! to love, simplicity, and joy."

Until next time, I'm sending you light, love, and the courage to make positive changes in your life.

I'm Pascale Gibon. Thank you for joining me on The Everyday Life Balance Show.

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