"It was so magical because it was finite." - Christine Gale
This Thanksgiving week, my heart is brimming with both gratitude and grief. Life often brings us moments when something beloved comes to an end—whether it's a chapter, a season, or a role we've embraced wholeheartedly. Come along with me as I share what I'm learning during my “Closing Time”, a bittersweet time of letting go.
When we navigate life transitions, big or small, letting go of what sets the rhythm of life can be jarring. I’m sharing my personal journey—how I’m processing the end of an incredible 19-year run as a soccer mom—and offering you my top practical tips for walking through gratitude, grief, and into the next chapter. If you’re facing a closing time of your own, this episode is here to help you acknowledge your feelings, find hope, and start embracing what’s next.
Sister, life’s transitions can feel like waves knocking you off balance, but with the right tools and mindset, you will find your footing again.
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need encouragement right now. And if you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world if you left a review and shared Girl Out of Order with your community.
There’s so much more coming in 2025, and I’m beyond excited to have you along for the journey! 
With love and gratitude,
Christine 

[2:30] - Gratitude and Grief: The complexity of being thankful while letting go of something precious.
[6:38] - The Soccer Chapter Ends: Reflecting on the end of my daughter’s soccer career and its impact on our family’s rhythm.
[10:12] - When One Door Closes: Shifting perspective to see endings as transitions to new beginnings.
[13:24] - Feel the Feels: Why acknowledging pain is a necessary first step toward healing.
[15:02] - Reframing the Narrative: How changing your focus can bring hope and excitement for the future.
[19:18] - Self-Compassion is Key: Small but powerful acts of kindness that foster resilience during transitions.
[22:59] - Movement for the Mind and Body: How physical activity can anchor and heal you during tough times.