Letting go might be one of life's greatest challenges, yet mastering this art transforms our relationship with change forever. Join me as I vulnerably share my journey through the emotional process of closing my pole dancing studio after a decade of creating what students repeatedly called their "safe space."

This deeply personal episode explores three interconnected dimensions of release: letting go during times of grief, releasing old habits, and embracing a more playful approach to life's transitions. I reflect on how safety isn't built overnight but develops gradually through trust and consistency—a critical insight for anyone navigating new beginnings after meaningful endings.

We examine the fascinating conflict between our modern world's demand for immediacy and our emotional processes that refuse to be rushed. From Amazon deliveries to binge-watching entire TV seasons, we've grown accustomed to instant gratification, yet grief stubbornly follows its own timeline. This disconnect creates unique challenges when we're trying to make peace with significant change.

The episode offers practical wisdom about gratitude as a powerful healing force (without confusing it with toxic positivity), somatic practices for releasing emotional weight from your body, and embracing the beautiful messiness of authentic transformation. By normalizing the full human experience of transition—including tears, confusion, and occasional backsliding—we create space for genuine renewal.

Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship, changing careers, moving homes, or simply trying to break free from limiting patterns, this heartfelt conversation provides both comfort and practical strategies for moving through life's "death portals" with grace, self-compassion, and an open heart.

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I hope you enjoy your day.
Jolene
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