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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 8 MIN

E144: The Messy Middle of Change Nobody Talks About

from The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms · host Noelle Van

Everybody talks about the leap. The bold decision. The announcement. The beginning.And eventually, people talk about the outcome when the new chapter finally starts to make sense. But almost nobody talks about the middle.The long stretch between deciding to change and actually feeling grounded again. The phase where the old version of your life no longer fits, but the new one hasn’t fully formed yet. In this solo episode, Noelle Van explores what the “messy middle” of change really looks like, why so many high-achieving women quietly struggle here, and how to stay steady when clarity, momentum, and certainty feel far away.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why uncertainty feels so exhaustingThe hidden signs you’re in the middle of a real transitionHow to stop measuring progress the wrong wayWhy small setbacks hit harder during changePractical ways to stay grounded when life feels in-betweenIf you’ve been questioning yourself lately, feeling emotionally stretched, or wondering why change feels harder than expected, this episode is for you.Because the middle isn’t proof something is wrong.The middle is where transformation happens.Connect with Noelle:https://www.noellevan.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@noellevanvhttps://www.instagram.com/noellevanbeyondSupport the show

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Everybody talks about the leap. The bold decision. The announcement. The beginning. And eventually, people talk about the outcome when the new chapter finally starts to make sense. But almost nobody talks about the middle. The long stretch between deciding to change and actually feeling grounded again. The phase where the old version of your life no longer fits, but the new one hasn’t fully formed yet. In this solo episode, Noelle Van explores what the “messy middle” of change rea...

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