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Ep 138: Ditch the Shell

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Have you ever outgrown a version of yourself— and gotten stuck in that awkward liminal space between one identity and another?

In this episode of the Bloom Your Mind Podcast, I’m taking you on a wild ride that starts with a free-range hermit crab named Hermie (yes, really) and ends with a three step reflection to help you identify where you are in your identity shift. We’ll explore what it feels like to be in the awkward, raw, beautiful space between who you were and who you’re becoming—and how to navigate it with more self-compassion and clarity.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How we’re always making ideas real, but articulating them puts us in the driver’s seat of how we’re growing
  • How self concept is the container for our current ways of thinking, feeling, acting and being
  • The three awkward (and magical) stages of leveling up your self concept
  • How a 90’s housepet trend can give us answers from the natural world
  • Why the strategies that got you here won’t get you there
  • How to work with old versions of yourself instead of pushing them away
  • A guided reflection to help you identify your next self concept leap

Whether you're launching a business, changing relationship dynamics, healing old patterns, or just leveling up, this episode normalizes the discomfort of growth—and will help you move forward as the change maker that you are.

Resources and episodes mentioned:

How to connect with Marie:

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Ep 138: Ditch the Shell (00:00:00)

2. The Tale of Hermie the Hermit Crab (00:00:08)

3. Outgrowing Your Shell and Self-Concept (00:04:38)

4. Three Stages of Identity Transformation (00:08:44)

5. Why Change Feels So Awkward (00:12:14)

6. Breaking Free and How to Support Yourself (00:16:40)

7. Call to Join the Bloom Room (00:22:35)

140 episodes

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Content provided by Marie McDonald. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Marie McDonald or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Have you ever outgrown a version of yourself— and gotten stuck in that awkward liminal space between one identity and another?

In this episode of the Bloom Your Mind Podcast, I’m taking you on a wild ride that starts with a free-range hermit crab named Hermie (yes, really) and ends with a three step reflection to help you identify where you are in your identity shift. We’ll explore what it feels like to be in the awkward, raw, beautiful space between who you were and who you’re becoming—and how to navigate it with more self-compassion and clarity.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How we’re always making ideas real, but articulating them puts us in the driver’s seat of how we’re growing
  • How self concept is the container for our current ways of thinking, feeling, acting and being
  • The three awkward (and magical) stages of leveling up your self concept
  • How a 90’s housepet trend can give us answers from the natural world
  • Why the strategies that got you here won’t get you there
  • How to work with old versions of yourself instead of pushing them away
  • A guided reflection to help you identify your next self concept leap

Whether you're launching a business, changing relationship dynamics, healing old patterns, or just leveling up, this episode normalizes the discomfort of growth—and will help you move forward as the change maker that you are.

Resources and episodes mentioned:

How to connect with Marie:

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Ep 138: Ditch the Shell (00:00:00)

2. The Tale of Hermie the Hermit Crab (00:00:08)

3. Outgrowing Your Shell and Self-Concept (00:04:38)

4. Three Stages of Identity Transformation (00:08:44)

5. Why Change Feels So Awkward (00:12:14)

6. Breaking Free and How to Support Yourself (00:16:40)

7. Call to Join the Bloom Room (00:22:35)

140 episodes

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