Why does even good change feel so hard?

In this episode, I'm unpacking (literally and emotionally) what it means to move forward, even when the change is something we've been hoping for. As I prepare to move home, I explore how play helped me cope, and how wonder helped me let go.

You'll hear:

• Honest reflections on navigating positive change

• The emotional complexity of new chapters

• Why play sometimes feels like "toxic positivity"—and what to do instead

• How wonder helps us hold joy and grief at the same time

• Practical ideas like "Wonder Walks" and sensory rituals to help you find footing in the in-between

If you're in a moment of transition - starting something, ending something, or just feeling the shift, this episode is your permission slip to pause, feel it all, and find a bit of magic in the mess.

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