What does it mean to truly let go? And why is it so difficult?
Join Dani Golden and guest Heidi Bacani, LMFT, as they provide psychological tools and insights for breaking negative loops, practicing self-compassion, and releasing what no longer serves your best interests. This discussion offers a grounded roadmap for anyone navigating the complex process of emotional and mental release.
7:40 – What does it mean to let go
10:54 – Tools For Letting Go
21:00 – The Benefits of Letting Go
25:00 – Why letting go can be difficult, what it feels like to let go, and what it requires
29:45 – Stepping off the ledge and letting go versus staying in a negative loop
32:05 – Funny example of how little things that happen to us can stay with us and impact our behavior
35:32 – Podcast Question. Heidi talks about a time when letting go was hard for and what she did to give herself grace
PSA and Book Recommendations
• Finding Forgiveness – A 7 – Step Program for Letting Go of Anger and Bitterness – The Dalai Lama
• The Language of Letting Go Journal – Melody Beattie
• The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
Resources in the Community
Airport Marina Counseling Service
7891 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 o
(310) 670 – 1410
Telehealth and In Person Therapy








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