Pivot Year: Sometimes You Have To Walk Alone To Know What You Can Carry

Send us a text When survival mode ends, real healing begins. After navigating through my divorce after 27 years of marriage, I've discovered that the aftermath—this "pivot year"—is actually more challenging and raw than the divorce process itself. Why? Because during a crisis, we operate on adrenaline and necessity. It's only when the dust settles that we truly feel the weight of our transformation.This episode marks a turning point in my journey as I face the reality of leaving Seattle, the only home I've known, because I'm priced out of the market. With two Labrador dogs and a desire to maintain a landing place for my adult children, I'm narrowing down to just two potential cities where I can build a completely new life. At this crossroads, I'm embracing the terrifying freedom of being able to go anywhere while navigating the responsibility of creating stability entirely on my own—perhaps for the first time since my twenties.Drawing from my personal story of being found as an infant in a cardboard box, I'm expanding my "flipping the box" philosophy beyond sharing meals with strangers to completely reinventing myself, my career, and my approach to community. This isn't just about thinking outside the box—it's about transforming our limitations into tables of opportunity. As I share the unfiltered reality of creating community from scratch and establishing financial independence, I invite you to witness this journey of rediscovery in real-time.I've created a 12-week course called "Flip the Box for Yourself," designed to help you enrich your existing relationships and forge meaningful new connections. Use code "PODCAST" to receive $100 off, and join me for weekly office hours where we can support each other through our parallel journeys. Whether you're weathering your own major life transition or simply seeking more authentic connections, I'd love to have you alongside me as we navigate the perfectly imperfect process of rebuilding. Access the Flip The Box For Yourself 12 Week Course here  URL: https://shari-s-site-0256.thinkific.com/products/courses/FTBSelf To purchase Table For 51 - Lessons Learned While Sharing Meals Across America - Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Media and Speaking Inquiries contact publicist: Kourtney Jason at [email protected] For more information visit www.animperfectlyperfectlife.com Join the Flip The Box private Facebook Group To See the Video of this episode visit www.youtube.com/sharileid #animperfectlyperfectlife #sharileid #newbeginnings #theartofreinvention #lilfecoach #midlifecoach #selfhelp #livewithpurpose #divorce #tablefor51 #50statesproject #flipthebox #keynotespeaker #connectioncoach #belonging #creatingbelonging #keynotespeaker #relocation