Every season of life asks something different of us.

Some seasons invite us to slow down. Others ask us to let go, begin again, or find the courage to step into something new. The challenge is that we often don't recognize the season we're in until we pause long enough to reflect.

In this episode of The Becoming Podcast, Carrie shares why this conversation marks the true beginning of the podcast and reflects on the journey that led here—from releasing the first three volumes of the Becoming series and creating the Becoming Garden to hosting the Summer Solstice Gathering and discovering what it means to step into a season of expression.

Along the way, she explores the relationship between Becoming and Foundations, shares the powerful metaphor that finally brought clarity to how they work together, and reflects on a personal realization that has transformed the way she sees both her work and herself.

This episode is also the beginning of a new tradition.

Each week, The Becoming Podcast will begin with a single question—not because there is one right answer, but because the questions we ask ourselves have the power to change the way we see our lives.

This week's question is:

What season are you standing in?

As you listen, consider your own answer.

You may discover that the season you're standing in has been quietly preparing you for what comes next.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why completion can sometimes feel like loss—and why that's okay.
• The difference between Becoming and Foundations, and why both matter.
• How the stories we tell ourselves shape the lives we create.
• Why expression is less about being seen and more about living authentically.
• What it means to recognize and embrace the season you're living in today.

If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Share your reflections, leave a review, or pass this conversation along to someone who might need it.

Because becoming was never meant to be a journey we take alone.

Read my companion blog at: 

https://www.totaltransformation.life/blog

This wasn’t the episode I planned to start with—but it’s the one that needed to be shared.

In this first episode of the Becoming Podcast, I sit down with Amanda as she reflects on her experience completing four weeks of the Foundations Four program. What unfolds is not a polished success story, but an honest and deeply human conversation about what it feels like to begin reconnecting with yourself after years of putting your life on hold.

After spending more than a decade caring for others, Amanda found herself at a point where life finally opened up—but instead of clarity, she was met with uncertainty. Through this work, she began to shift—not by having all the answers, but by becoming more aware, more intentional, and more willing to step outside of her comfort zone.

We talk about:

• What changed for her over four weeks
• The emotional challenges that surfaced along the way
• Stepping into discomfort and trying new things
• The role of daily reflection and journaling
• Why this approach felt different from anything she’s done before
• And what it means to continue, even without having everything figured out

This episode is a reminder that real change doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from seeing yourself more clearly.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been living for everyone else… or you’re not quite sure what comes next… this conversation may resonate more than you expect.

Read my companion blog at: 

https://www.totaltransformation.life/blog