Sometimes everything you thought was a setback is actually a sign that you’re exactly where you need to be.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on turning 35—not as a milestone, but as a moment of deep surrender. I used to have a vision of who I’d be by now, and honestly? It doesn’t match my reality. But instead of resisting, I’m learning to lean in, trust the unfolding, and release the pressure of "shoulds."

We’re talking about letting go of timelines, reframing setbacks, and embracing the discomfort of not knowing. Because growth isn’t a straight path—it’s messy, uncertain, yet still full of magic.

Credits:

Music - "I Enjoy My Space" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist (via Epidemic Sound)

Other episodes that may resonate:

Embracing Surrender: Overcoming Fear and Unlocking Your Resilience

Setbacks Are Necessary

Let Things Go and Let Them Flow

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About this space

Soft Alchemy is the evolution of my earlier work, In Case Nobody Told You. While the name has changed, the heart remains the same: creating grounded, honest spaces for healing, reflection, and liberation—especially for sensitive, intuitive, and socially aware beings navigating growth in a complicated world.

A gentle note

This podcast isn’t here to fix you.
It’s here to sit with you.

Let it meet you where you are.
Let your evolution unfold in its own time.