I Don't Recognise Myself Anymore (Panel Special)

What do you do when the version of yourself you have known for years suddenly feels like a complete stranger?   A major narrative disruption, whether it is a painful breakup, a divorce, or a massive lifestyle shift—forces an intense identity crisis, leaving you to grieve not just the loss of a partner, but the loss of who you were alongside them. In this special panel episode of APTSH, I am joined by psychotherapist Jax Beatty, clinical hypnotherapist Beckie Sorby, and life coach Sue Ashford to unpack the raw reality of losing your identity and finding your footing when your life story is completely disrupted.   We move past surface-level self-help to explore the deep psychological mechanics of personal reinvention, outlining practical frameworks to break the "couple" identity, ground yourself amidst emotional chaos, and step into a more authentic chapter of your life.   Key takeaways: ▪️ Breaking the "Couple" Identity: Discovering who you are when you are no longer part of a "we". ▪️ From Chaos to Clarity: How to stop feeling ungrounded and build a resilient new reality. ▪️ Subconscious Rediscovery: Practical, small steps to rediscover your internal spark and personal interests. ▪️ Shifting the Narrative: Moving from feeling like a victim of forced change to becoming the author of your reinvention.   Connect with the panel: Jax Beatty: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/jax-beatty (Instagram: @psychotherapy_jax_beatty) Beckie Sorby: https://beckiesorby.co.uk/ Sue Ashford: https://www.sueashford.com/   If this conversation helped you understand yourself a little better, please take 5 seconds to follow and leave a rating. It takes a moment, but it physically helps the algorithms surface these self-healing tools to the people who need them most.