131. Life Quakes

In today’s episode we talk about navigating fear and “life quakes”.  A life quake is a term defined by author Bruce Fellar in his book “ Life is in the Transitions”. He defines a life quake is a massive life disruption. In this episode we discuss: -Kate’s life quake of an empty nest and how she’s been anticipating and preparing for this time in her life. -How caregiving is shifting to our aging  parents and the emotions surrounding that reality. -The 3 distinct phases of life quakes that are non linear Long goodbye Messy middle New beginning -Betsy’s experience with the messy middle as they are putting their house on the market after 19 years and not knowing what comes next. -How fear plays into life quakes and the double arrow when you berate yourself for your fear -How fear is wired into us and ways we can work with it -How important it is to reach out when we are in the hardest darkest places – -How we come into the world afraid of only 2 things, loud noises and falling and all other fears are conditioned. -How fear shows up as anxiety and rumination and you can feel it in your body. -The Buddhist term bardo which represents the in-between place and how we must not get stuck in the messy middle but go toward the bright light. Books: “Life is in the Transitions” Bruce Feiler Today’s Episode sponsored by: Kate Moreland Coaching Dr Yoga Momma Heartland Yoga Want to Meet Betsy & Kate in Person on Retreat? Join us on a feminine reclamation journey to Paros, Greece in the Fall of 2025.  There are just a few spots left. All the details here! Source