When Grief Calls You Home

November 26, 2025

In this episode, I talk with the luminous Harper A. Bailey, whose debut memoir It Was Her poured straight into my heart. We talk about the dream that sparked her writing, the spiritual co-creation behind her pen name, and the moment she realized her story wasn’t just hers, it was meant to unlock stories in […]

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Breaking Down Barriers: How to Embrace Receptivity and Unlock Personal Growth

If you frequently find yourself plagued by doubt and frustration, questioning every decision you make and struggling to muster the confidence needed to achieve your goals, it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Many people share these exact feelings. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself trapped in negative patterns, unable to break free and embrace the personal transformation you desire. You may be receiving resistance from within yourself or encountering external obstacles that hinder your progress. But fear not, there are strategies and techniques available to overcome these barriers and unlock your true potential.

Opening yourself to receive requires letting down defenses and allowing others to see you in a more authentic light. Embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and greater personal growth. Brenda Reiss


In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Discover the invisible obstacles that restrain your receptivity and master tactics to surmount them.
  • Identify how fear of vulnerability can constrain your willingness to receive and ascertain techniques to overcome it.
  • Acknowledge the detrimental role of perfectionism and self-reliance in accepting help and educate yourself on strategies for personal evolution.
  • Understand the role of negative self-perception in accepting support and constructive criticism, emphasizing personal development.
  • Discern how busy schedules and stress can serve as obstacles to reception, and explore effective strategies for a balanced lifestyle.

Join me as we dive deep into the fear of vulnerability, perfectionism, negative self-image, overwhelm, and past trauma. And as always, thanks for listening, and please share with someone you know who might benefit, I appreciate it… and you.

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Brenda Reiss is a Forgiveness Coach and author of “Forgive Yourself” and “Journey to Your Heart Space” and host of the “Forgive Yourself Podcast”. She facilitates workshops and group programs that guide women from being stuck in guilt, resentment, and self-sabotage to feeling freer, more expanded and ready to share themselves and their passions with the world.
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