{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"EmpowereD with Deanna Merlino","title":"Beyond Bypassing: The Real Work of Healing and Owning Your Story","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2747,"description":"Welcome back to another episode of EmpowereD with Deanna Merlino.\nThis is Part 2 of my four-part conversation with my dear friend, Casey, and today we're diving into one of my favorite topics: identity.\nBecause the truth is... every season of expansion asks us to become someone new.\nIn this conversation, we're talking about what it actually looks like to move through life's portal moments - the seasons that crack you open, challenge everything you thought you knew, and ultimately invite you into a new version of yourself.\nWe share our own experiences with grief, loss, forgiveness, boundaries, faith, and the healing that comes from allowing yourself to fully feel what you're moving through instead of trying to bypass it.\nBecause healing isn't about pretending everything is okay.\nIt's about having the courage to face what's true, release what no longer serves you, and trust that every challenge is expanding your capacity for more.\nIf you've been navigating change, questioning who you're becoming, or feeling like life is asking you to let go of an old version of yourself, I think this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.\nMy hope is that this episode reminds you that nothing happening to you is without purpose.\nEverything is inviting you deeper into who you were always meant to become.\nLet's dive in!\n--\nLet's connect! \nTo see what else I’m up to, get more info on my latest offerings, and updates on my life and the podcast, follow me on Instagram: @thedeannamerlino\nClick here to receive my FREE & potent Manifestation Vault with 15 tools!\nMy hybrid group mentorship - The Expansion Room!\nInfo and enrollment for WildFire, Quantum recalibration & Alchemical Immersion Retreat. \nAll other programs/offerings: www.deannamerlino.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LW8PDZLGmGJe1LVLe-3uI-6__aaBMU-6ty1fJR9JUn8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZmMz/MzZjZjE4OTIyZGYw/MTExYzE4ZmJmY2Yz/OTEzNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}