Untangling Life

Episode 5: Transitions & The Neutral Zone


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What do you do when life changes… but nothing new has landed yet?

In this episodem we’re talking about transitions - the in-between periods where the old version of your life has ended, and the next one hasn’t fully arrived.

Whether you’re between jobs, navigating a breakup, grieving a loss, moving house, changing how you work, or simply feeling unsettled without knowing why, this conversation is for you.

We explore:

  • what a transition actually is (and why it feels so uncomfortable)
  • why being “in between” can feel like purgatory
  • how identity, grief, and self-worth show up during change
  • why you don’t need to understand a transition to accept it
  • how to reclaim agency when a change wasn’t your choice
  • the idea of the neutral zone — and why you can’t fast-forward through it
  • the role of community, honesty, and support during uncertain seasons
  • how play, curiosity, and rest can help you move through transition more gently

This episode isn’t about fixing your life or rushing to the next chapter.

It’s about learning how to be where you are, without attacking yourself for finding it hard.

As always, we share practical journaling prompts you can use whether you’re:

  • currently in a transition
  • avoiding one
  • or feeling stable but wanting to prepare for future change

If you’ve ever felt lost in the middle of something ending and something beginning - you’re not alone.

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Untangling LifeBy Hattie Willis and Andy Ayim