What happens when the life you’ve known for decades suddenly changes? How do you respond? Life transitions, whether voluntary or unexpected, often challenge our sense of identity, rhythm, and direction. In these moments, it’s important to take a beat and reflect, reconsidering how we want to move forward. 

In today's solo episode, I reflect on my personal journey of navigating the major life pivot of transitioning from full-time work to ‘retirement’. Using the Hero’s Journey framework, I explore the emotional and psychological impacts of change and share how big life transitions can unearth important questions about purpose, identity, and the life we’ve lived up until that point. 

Tune in and listen to the forty-second episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to reconnect with yourself and allow space for change and growth. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a life mission can guide you through major transitions (1:55)
• Why the Hero’s Journey is a helpful framework for navigating life pivots (7:36)
• Why close and ritual matter during life transitions (12:21)
• How the shift from productivity to purpose can challenge our identity (17:13)
• About a practical way to respond to guilt (18:25)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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