Starting Over Is Embarrassing (And That’s Okay)

Nobody posts the ugly middle of starting over.We see the inspirational quotes, the fresh haircuts, and the shiny "I bet on myself" launch announcements. But what about that random Wednesday when you’re sitting in a room full of people ten years younger than you, asking where the copy machine is while your ego sits in the corner with its arms crossed saying, "Excuse me, we used to know things"?In this episode of Made You Think, we’re pulling back the curtain on the humbling, awkward, and deeply uncomfortable reality of starting fresh. If you’ve ever walked away from a career, left a situation that no longer served you, or stepped into a new season only to sit in your car for 20 minutes wondering if you've completely lost your mind—this conversation is for you.We’re breaking down:The "Middle" of the Comeback: Why starting over rarely feels like a movie montage.Competence vs. Identity: What happens when your hard-earned experience isn't immediately recognized in a new environment.Difficulty vs. Wrong Direction: Why feeling bad at something new doesn't mean you made the wrong choice—it just means you're stretching.Bringing Your Tools: Why stepping into a new room never means starting from zero.Grab your favorite beverage, put your thinking cap on, and press play. Let's get into it!Enjoyed this episode?Follow, Rate & Review to help us keep uplifting souls, one piece at a time!Share this episode with a friend who is navigating a new beginning.Listen Next: Catch up on previous episodes like "Stop Calling It Loyalty When It's Really Fear" and "Your Comfort Zone Isn't Peace, It's Familiarity."