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Podcast: Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Episode: I Hope You Stay the Same” Isn’t a Compliment—Here’s Why
Description: Let’s start with a sentence that sounds like a compliment—but quietly keeps you small: “Don’t ever change.” It’s the kind of thing people say when they like you just the way you are. It sounds sweet. Harmless, even. But here’s the truth: sometimes, “I hope you stay the same” is less about love… and more about comfort. Their comfort.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the hidden message behind that phrase—and why growth, even when it makes people uncomfortable, is something you’re allowed to choose. So if you’ve ever felt guilty for changing—...