#67: Regrets Of The Living (Make These Changes Now)
We talk a lot about the regrets people have when they're dying, but what about the regrets we carry every single day?
In this episode, Hilary Silver, former therapist and master coach of 25 years, shares the four most common regrets she hears in her work with high-functioning women. These are micro-regrets that quietly erode your confidence, peace, and sense of self.
From staying silent when you should’ve spoken up, to ignoring your intuition, to being too critical of your appearance, Hilary unpacks the everyday ways we abandon ourselves, and how to stop.
Episode Highlights:
What self-abandonment really looks like (and how it shows up)
Why burnout keeps you from showing up as your best self
How to stop dismissing your inner voice
The sneaky regret most women have about their bodies—and how to stop repeating the cycle
Episode Breakdown:
[00:00] Why We Regret What We Do (and Don’t Do)
[01:47] Regret #1: Self-Abandonment in Relationships & Life
[04:36] Regret #2: Not Being Your Best Self
[06:33] Regret #3: Ignoring Your Intuition
[07:46] Regret #4: Being Too Hard on Yourself
[09:33] How to Learn from Regret Without Shame
Regret can either weigh you down or wake you up. This episode is your reminder to choose differently, starting now.
✨ Want more? Sign up for Hilary’s free weekly newsletter, Self-Centered, where she shares mindset shifts and lifestyle favorites: https://hilarysilver.com/newsletter/
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We talk a lot about the regrets people have when they're dying, but what about the regrets we carry every single day?
In this episode, Hilary Silver, former therapist and master coach of 25 years, shares the four most common regrets she hears in her work with high-functioning women. These are micro-regrets that quietly erode your confidence, peace, and sense of self.
From staying silent when you should’ve spoken up, to ignoring your intuition, to being too critical of your appearance, Hilary unpacks the everyday ways we abandon ourselves, and how to stop.
Episode Highlights:
What self-abandonment really looks like (and how it shows up)
Why burnout keeps you from showing up as your best self
How to stop dismissing your inner voice
The sneaky regret most women have about their bodies—and how to stop repeating the cycle
Episode Breakdown:
[00:00] Why We Regret What We Do (and Don’t Do)
[01:47] Regret #1: Self-Abandonment in Relationships & Life
[04:36] Regret #2: Not Being Your Best Self
[06:33] Regret #3: Ignoring Your Intuition
[07:46] Regret #4: Being Too Hard on Yourself
[09:33] How to Learn from Regret Without Shame
Regret can either weigh you down or wake you up. This episode is your reminder to choose differently, starting now.
✨ Want more? Sign up for Hilary’s free weekly newsletter, Self-Centered, where she shares mindset shifts and lifestyle favorites: https://hilarysilver.com/newsletter/
2025-06-06
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1. Why We Regret What We Do (and Don’t Do)
2. Regret #1: Self-Abandonment in Relationships & Life
3. Regret #2: Not Being Your Best Self
4. Regret #3: Ignoring Your Intuition
5. Regret #4: Being Too Hard on Yourself
6. How to Learn from Regret Without Shame Regret can either weigh you down or wake you up.
7. How to Learn from Regret Without Shame
Why We Regret What We Do (and Don’t Do)
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Regret #1: Self-Abandonment in Relationships & Life
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Regret #2: Not Being Your Best Self
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Regret #3: Ignoring Your Intuition
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Regret #4: Being Too Hard on Yourself
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How to Learn from Regret Without Shame Regret can either weigh you down or wake you up.
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How to Learn from Regret Without Shame
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