Episode 88: Navigating TransitionsWhat to Do When Change Stirs up Anxiety, Uncertainty, or Confusion

Published: Feb. 1, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

b'What do you do when life feels disorienting or uncertain? Maybe a relationship ends, you change jobs, or your children no longer need you in the same way.\\nChange is disorienting. We don\\u2019t always recognize the value in slowing down to process these in between places\\u2014when we\\u2019ve left something (or someone) behind but aren\\u2019t yet sure what the future is going to look like.\\nThis next series is all about navigating transitions. I\'ve invited spiritual director, Rowena Day, on to discuss. . .\\n1. Normalizing liminal spaces (2:50)\\n2. Do we ever "arrive" at stability? (9:11)\\n3. Fascinating research on the pain of uncertainty (26:25)\\n4. The 3 stages of transitions (27:13)\\n5. The surprising value in endings (28:28)\\n6. How your body can become your ally (41:25)\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\nGo to goodranchers.com, pick your box, use my code BESTOFYOU, and enjoy $189 of free chicken in 2024 PLUS $20 off your first order.\\nGet 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\\nMake the switch and build a starter kit. \\xa015% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit at notescandle.com/bestofyou.\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 49: Personality, the Big Five Traits, and Why Are We So Obsessed With Personality Types?\\nOther episodes with Rowena Day:\\nEpisode 44: Why Anger is a Surprising Friend, What Happens When You Avoid It, and How to Create Space for Healthy Expression of Anger in Your Family\\nEpisode 63: Spiritual Direction, the Power of Listening, & How to Attune to Yourself and to Others\\nEpisode 31: Peace-Keeping, Anger Avoidance, and How to Start Using Your Voice\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'