Today I’m sitting down for an honest reflection about something I’ve been moving through lately—change, identity, and what it really means to feel like we matter.As I’ve transitioned away from professional mountain biking being the center of my identity, I’ve been exploring how to define value beyond performance, productivity, or outside validation. It’s been a humbling and deeply human process, one that I know so many of us can relate to.In this episode, I share some personal stories, research on well-being and mattering, and practical tools to help you strengthen your sense of connection and self-worth. We’ll talk about how belonging shapes our mental health, why asking for help takes real courage, and how to reconnect with the parts of yourself that don’t depend on achievement.If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled through a life transition, or wondered where you fit, this conversation is for you. Let’s grow through it together.LINKS:- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by<a href='https://www.lindsaycgibson.com/books.html'> Lindsay Gibson</a> - The Power of Mattering by <a href='https://www.zachmercurio.com/the-power-of-mattering/'>Zach Mercurio</a> - Subscribe to the <a href='https://sonyalooney.com/#subscribe'>newsletter</a> --- Would you like timestamps or excerpts from the transcript where Sonya references these books?-------------- The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by <a href='https://www.palmtreepodco.com/'>Palm Tree Pod Co. </a>

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