In Episode 3 of

For years, fashion became part self-expression, part armor, and sometimes even part of the cocoon I used to protect the person underneath.

But somewhere along the journey, something changed.

This episode is about letting go of the need for everyone’s approval, recognizing the things we continue to carry with us, and discovering the confidence to finally show the world who we really are.

So I’ll leave you with the same question I asked myself:

What’s still inside your cocoon with you? 🦋

And maybe more importantly… are you ready to leave it behind?

In this deeply personal episode of

Inspired by the popular “old me vs. new me” photos circulating on social media, I explore why I chose not to leave my past behind. The woman I used to be survived heartbreak, uncertainty, self-doubt, and challenges I never imagined. She kept showing up, even when she couldn’t see the finish line.

Today, nearly 90 pounds into my journey, I realize she doesn’t need to be replaced—she deserves to be celebrated.

Join me as we talk about resilience, self-compassion, gratitude, and why your past self may be the very person you owe your future to.

💜 If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear your story. Leave a rating, write a review, or share your thoughts in the comments. Your journey might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

Because confidence isn’t found by erasing who you’ve been.

It’s built by embracing every chapter that brought you here.

I’m Brigitte Barrett-Johnston, and in this introduction, I share the story behind the podcast, the meaning of its name, and why transformation is about so much more than what we see in the mirror.

After losing 88 pounds, I realized this journey wasn’t just about weight loss, it was about rebuilding confidence, embracing change, and becoming who I was always meant to be.

Each week, we’ll explore reinvention, mindset, health, confidence, career, style, and the courage to start over at any stage of life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or ready for something more, this space was created for you.

Welcome to the journey. 🦋