Ep 03 REBIRTH: Beautiful.Painful. Freeing | Lauren Petrous

What does it really take to become the woman God created you to be? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Ingrid sits down with Lauren to unpack the process of shedding old versions of yourself, walking through pain, healing, identity, and rebirth, and stepping into your true calling. This episode dives into the uncomfortable—but necessary—truth: Growth requires breaking. Healing requires honesty. And transformation requires ownership. From a bold Instagram DM that started it all, to a conversation about faith, identity, purpose, and personal responsibility, this episode will challenge the way you think about “strength,” success, and what it means to truly live free. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re living beneath your potential—this conversation is for you. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why shedding old versions of yourself is necessary for growth The difference between surviving vs. truly living How women unknowingly lose their voice and identity Why being “strong” can sometimes be self-protection, not healing How to stop shrinking and start walking in authority and purpose The truth about ownership, obedience, and transformation How to use your “wilderness season” with intention ⏱️ KEY MOMENTS 00:00 "Who told you you were small?" — Lauren opens 06:44 Chapter 35 & the word Renaissance: her rebirth 10:17 The caterpillar liquefies — what rebirth actually requires 13:08 The burden of carrying too much: performance vs. purpose 22:05 How to identify and lead from your core values 25:26 After rebirth comes restore — Lauren's 2026 word 31:01 Two seasons of partnering with God (Dr. Darius Daniels) 35:15 Craig Groeschel's Dangerous Prayer "Break Me" — what happened after 44:28 The London flight: Lauren writes a goodbye letter to her old self 50:53 How to use your wilderness season with intention 📢 CALL TO ACTION If this conversation spoke to you, share it with another woman who needs encouragement today. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, purpose, and becoming who you were created to be. 👉 Comment below: What is one thing you need to release in this season? 📍 LISTEN ON: 🎙 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZqrGLC... 🎙 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube → Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. ───────────────────────────────────────── 🤍 STAY CONNECTED WEBSITE: begincircles.com 📰 NEWSLETTER: begin.flodesk.com/begin