Ep 88: Life Update and Tips to Survive (and Thrive) in the Messy Middle

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re stuck in the thick of things, swamped, strung out, and nowhere near the finish line, this one's for you.In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it’s like to live through the messy middle. That foggy, frustrating stretch where you’ve started something, maybe a business, a healing journey, or just a new season of life, and suddenly it feels like quicksand. I open up about my own in-between: the overwork, the overwhelm, and the ridiculous list of deliverables that made me question my entire life. Not even kidding.But I also share what’s helping me find solid ground. From dance parties and dopamine deficits to teeny tiny micro-milestones, I talk through the truths I’m clinging to while I try to untangle what comes next. Because sometimes the transformation happens quietly, while you're just trying to stay afloat.Topics Covered:Why the middle of a journey feels so disorientingA brutally honest breakdown of my workload from March to JulyThe moment I realized I wasn’t just tired, I was drowningWhy long-term client contracts can be both a gift and a grindMy deep, desperate longing for an actual breakUsing music, movement, and margaritas to shift stagnant energyPractical ways to survive, and even embrace, the messy middleThe quiet, invisible magic of becoming who you’re meant to be______________________Contact French Kissing Life PodcastDM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedInEmail us at [email protected] Until next time, muah! ______________________French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/Email: [email protected]