If you've ever stepped into a quieter chapter of life and felt yourself shrinking the moment uncertainty shows up, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why transitions feel so disorienting—not because you're lost, but because your Automatic Mind mistakes change for danger and tries to pull you back into the familiar.

We'll explore how your Inner Critic turns this sacred space into a story of "too late," why old identities cling so tightly, and what it really takes to hear the quieter wisdom of your Authentic Self beneath all the noise.

✨ Tune in and discover how to stop confusing discomfort with truth, reclaim the pieces of yourself you've put on the shelf, and step into your next chapter with confidence—one small, brave choice at a time.

Your weekly reflection questions:

• When you imagine this quieter chapter of your life as a beginning instead of an ending, what does your Authentic Self secretly hope you'll create or explore?
• In what moments do you notice your Inner Critic trying to pull you back into the familiar—and what would it look like to choose one small, brave step toward yourself instead?
• If your future self, who already feels at home in this new season, could whisper one sentence of encouragement to you right now, what would she say?

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