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Nov 2024
41m 42s

#99 - Lessons from Being in Limbo w/ Ela...

Sarah Yudkin
About this episode

In this episode I am back with past guest, Ela Topcuoglu, who is a Life Transition Coach that helps us intentionally move through life’s big milestone moments (that can often be challenging for someone with anxiety). Things like moving in together, getting engaged, a breakup, changing jobs, or looking ahead to marriage. 

One stage of transitions in particular, the limbo stage (in between the old life and the new) can be particularly uncomfortable and confusing, so Ela is back to explore:

  • A quick refresher on the three phases of transition and why limbo is so pivotal
  • What the limbo stage is and why it can feel harder than expected
  • Common mistakes people make when navigating identity shifts during transitions
  • How to intentionally approach the uncertainty of the limbo phase
  • The hidden blessings of this stage that often go unnoticed

If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you were and where you’re going, this episode is for you!

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