Ep. 167 - Giving Birth To Your New Self

Feeling restless, edgy, or like your life doesn’t quite fit anymore? In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein explores why that uncomfortable “something has to shift” feeling isn’t a problem to fix—it’s often your own deepest wisdom telling you it’s time to grow.Using the metaphor of giving birth to yourself, Traci breaks down what this transition can look like emotionally (grief, irritability, resentment, craving alone time), where it tends to show up (career, relationships, identity, family roles and spirituality), and how to move through it with clarity and compassion—whether or not you’re feeling the need for a dramatic overhaul or smaller, everyday shifts.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:- Common signs it’s time for a shift - The 3 stages of rebirth: contractions (discomfort), labor (commitment and release), and birth (becoming)- Why small daily choices can create profound changeYou’ll also discover simple prompts and questions to ask yourself to get clearer on who you  ideally want to become on this next leg of your journey.For more on Traci Stein, and to subscribe to her newsletter, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/