23. In Transition: The Discomfort Before Rebirth
Description
In this life update recorded from Istanbul during a layover on the way back to Thailand, I share the twists and turns of the past few months — from travel with my son to shifting life plans and the search for a place to truly “ground.”
What started as a trip to Ireland expanded into ten weeks, a canceled Kenya reunion, and a deep dive into decisions about home, schooling, and stability.
I open up about the challenges of multiple kindergarten transitions across countries, the impact of language barriers on my son, and my own pattern of “fleeing” when things get uncomfortable — a tendency I trace back to birth imprints and early life experiences.
We also explore the emotional weight of moving back to Ireland, the shift from co-parenting to “double parenting,” and my vision to spotlight thriving single mothers on the podcast.
Topics Covered:
Travel reflections & parenting on the move
Life plans shifting unexpectedly
Kindergarten adaptation struggles in Koh Phangan
The “flee” pattern & birth imprint insights
Book mentioned
Raising boys by Steve Biddulph
Previous episodes mentioned
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mXXXYPa24ATaDQ0uB8rjA?si=a34047ca39304a28
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