Show Notes
There are so many things in midlife that feel ungrounding. Our bodies are changing in wildly uncomfortable ways. Our children are getting older (and maybe leaving the nest). We’re facing the reality of aging parents. And then there’s something that I hear so many women speak about: a persistent midlife itch that there is something more for us. A next chapter. A new calling. Yet, what exactly that ‘new thing’ is rarely feels clear. So today, we’re going to talk about it:
Today on WithIn:
Why ‘what’s next’ doesn’t have to be a huge change, but can come in smaller shifts
The importance of ‘sitting in the gray area’ of life
Marking the grief that comes with ‘ambiguous losses’ or impermanence in life
What should drive you? Prioritizing how you want to feel
How nervous system regulation and mindfulness can aid midlife transitions
Where to find support (and who not to listen to) when you’re exploring what’s next
How are you facing a gray area in your life? DM me to tell me about it!
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