Episode 13

Letting Go of What You Carry

Sometimes the weight we feel isn’t from what’s happening right now—it’s from everything we’ve been holding onto.

In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore what it means to let go of what you carry—the expectations, pressure, past experiences, and thoughts that quietly build over time.

Holding onto everything can feel normal, but over time it becomes heavy. The truth is, just because you’ve been carrying something for a long time doesn’t mean you’re meant to carry it forever.

This episode gently walks you through recognizing what you’re holding, understanding why it’s hard to release, and learning how to let go without pressure or guilt.

Because letting go isn’t about forgetting—it’s about creating space for something lighter.

In This Episode We Talk About

• The hidden weight of expectations, pressure, and past experiences

• Why holding everything in becomes exhausting over time

• The belief that we have to handle everything alone

• What letting go really means (and what it doesn’t mean)

• How releasing emotional weight creates space for growth

• Why letting go is a practice—not a one-time decision

What You Might Be Carrying

• Pressure to be or do more

• Expectations about how life “should” look

• Past situations that still feel unresolved

• Negative thoughts or beliefs that aren’t even yours

Awareness is the first step to release.

Gentle Ways to Begin Letting Go

• Pause and notice what feels heavy

• Ask yourself: “Do I need to carry this today?”

• Share what you’re feeling instead of holding it in

• Allow yourself to release things little by little

Letting go doesn’t have to be dramatic—it can be quiet and intentional.

Reflection Questions

• What am I carrying right now that feels heavy?

• Is this something I need to keep holding onto?

• What would it feel like to release even part of it?

• Where can I allow support instead of doing everything alone?

Final Thought

You don’t have to carry everything.

And you don’t have to carry it alone.

When the weight builds, when your thoughts feel full, when everything feels heavy…

Put it in a bubble. 🫧

About the Podcast

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Life, Mindset & Everything In Between

About your host

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Marilyn Barker

Marilyn Barker is an author, speaker, business consultant, motivational coach, and the creator of Put It in a Bubble™. Through her books, podcast, workshops, and coaching, she helps people create space, shift their perspective, process difficult moments, and take intentional steps forward.
Put It in a Bubble™ is built around a simple idea: you do not have to carry everything at once. Marilyn encourages listeners to pause, decide what deserves their energy, take action where needed, and release what they no longer need to hold onto.
Her approach is practical, encouraging, and grounded in real life. The goal is not to ignore hard things or force positivity, but to handle challenges with more awareness, stronger self-talk, greater resilience, and a clearer sense of what comes next.
Marilyn is the founder of Barker Business Services LLC, which serves as the umbrella for her consulting, speaking, educational resources, books, and the Put It in a Bubble™ brand.

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