Change is inevitable. Suffering through it is not.

In this episode of Second Wind, we talk about what it actually means to embrace change—not by forcing optimism or rushing reinvention, but by moving through transition with awareness, intention, and self-respect.

This conversation explores the difference between healthy change and reactive change. We discuss why some transitions strengthen us while others exhaust us, how meaning is created during periods of uncertainty, and why resisting change often costs more than facing it honestly.

Embracing change doesn’t mean abandoning who you are. It means integrating what you’ve learned and choosing growth without self-betrayal. Whether change is chosen or imposed, visible or quiet, this episode offers a framework for navigating it in ways that protect your energy, values, and long-term wellbeing.

Change handled well becomes wisdom. Change handled poorly becomes burnout. This episode helps listeners tell the difference.