The Awkward Art of Reconnecting with Old Mentors | The Healing Lab

The Healing Lab: Psychology, self-worth & becoming yourself · Sep 28, 2026 · 6m

In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Hailey Munoz explores the psychological barriers that prevent us from reconnecting with old mentors, teachers, and coaches. Many of us feel a specific type of dread when seeing an old name in our inbox, fearing we have become someone they wouldn't recognize or that we haven't achieved enough to warrant their time. This episode deconstructs that anxiety, revealing it as a projection of self-judgment rather than reality. It is designed for individuals struggling with imposter syndrome, those who feel unworthy of connection due to perceived failures, and…