August 25, 2025

When the Old You Stops Fitting—But the New You Hasn't Arrived Yet (Ep 46)

45 minutes

Kelly Jackson guides listeners through the challenging and often disorienting process of transformation, known as liminality. She explains this 'awkward in-between space' as the period when the old self unravels and the new self has yet to fully emerge. This isn't a void but a sacred space where true becoming occurs. Kelly emphasizes the importance of patience and trust during this phase, sharing anecdotes and practical advice on how to sit with discomfort, embrace shedding old identities, and find resonance in the process. Through reflections on ego death, the power of pause, and aligning with one's true self, she offers a compassionate roadmap for navigating the path to becoming one's highest self.

From the Episode:

" You're not broken though. You're not late. You're just between versions. This is not an error in the timeline. This is the timeline, okay? You're not falling behind. You are falling deeper into yourself. And this isn't a breakdown. It is a breakthrough mid-process."

" When life quiets your external world, it's an invitation to hear your internal one."

" This sacred middle space isn't meant to be rushed. It's meant to be revered. Something is stirring, something is preparing to emerge."

" When they begin to dissolve, your ego panics, but your soul exhales, and that's the part I want you to hear and focus on."

" When those old archetypes start to loosen, it can feel like you're falling apart, but really you're falling open."

" You are not who you used to be, and that is a sign of evolution and not failure."

" ...the void isn't empty... Like I said, it's pregnant with possibility, but if we rush to fill it with distractions, performances, premature decisions... we miss the quiet wisdom that lives there."

" The void is your cocoon. It is not your grave. You did not come into the void to die a slow, miserable death. Even though at times that is exactly what it feels like."

" ...transformation rarely introduces itself by name. You don't get a neat little announcement, 'hi, you're becoming your highest self. Here's what to expect in the next three to five business days.' No, guys, it's messy."

" You're not too sensitive. You are tuning in, and resonance first shows up as discomfort. Then as clarity."

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By Kelly Jackson