Show Notes
Sensommer is the Scandinavian word for late summer. That golden, lingering stretch before fall arrives. This episode is an invitation to slow down, stay present, and celebrate the season instead of rushing past it.
Before we chase pumpkin spice, let's sip the last drop of summer and honour everything it gave us: the wins, the growth, and the moments we almost skipped past.
Stay a little longer in the sun. 🍑
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In this episode: 0:00 introduction 2:18 seasonal living recap 4:32 summertime wins 6:08 the garden metaphor 8:35 lesson 1) why celebrating yourself feels uncomfortable 10:27 lesson 2) celebrating with others makes your energy contagious 11:24 lesson 3) recognizing pessimism + evaluating friendships 12:26 ways to celebrate yourself 15:53 why you shouldn't add new goals right now 19:22 don't rush into fall. celebrate your wins first. 20:31 workbook: align your life with the seasons 22:31 final thoughts
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