Show Notes
I sit down with Amy Luttrell Business & Life Coach, to explore the theme of reinvention and its profound impact on our lives, especially in midlife and beyond. Amy's a deep thinker, and our candid conversations often open my eyes to a fresh perspective. In this episode we open up about the challenges of shedding inherited expectations and the liberating process of intentional living, emphasizing the significance of nurturing oneself through various life stages. We navigate the complexities of navigating perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, career shifts, and the courage to slow down and listen to our inner wisdom. Amy and I candidly discuss the resistance, fear, and vulnerability inherent in the reinvention process, all while recognizing the transformative power of accessing desires, cultivating self-compassion, and embracing imperfection. We delve into the nurturing and re-parenting of oneself, recognizing the importance of internal resourcing and the role of vulnerability in fostering profound change and creativity. Our engaging exchange also touches on the value of demystifying well-being and tapping into our origin to guide our journey forward. Join us in this venture into midlife transitions, where we celebrate personal growth, self-kindness, creativity and the embracing of life's many transitions. Listen on for a fresh perspective, a restored sense of self and the stimulation to live intentionally one day at a time.
About Amy Amy Luttrell a Business and Life Coach, Speaker, and Co-Founder of Be Well + Good - advocating for a shift in the business landscape. Challenging the dominance of the masculine side in business, Amy embraces the rise of human-centred and sustainable models, marking the end of 'hustle culture'. Despite facing challenges, navigating burn-out and PTSD she believes in the power of trust and creativity to overcome obstacles. She invites others to nurture inner confidence, by designing a life that stimulates joy, connection and fulfilment.
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