The Psychology of Pivoting: Understanding the Cycle of Change | Episode 44

Send us Fan Mail The Psychology of Pivoting: Understanding the Cycle of Change | Episode 44 This episode is proudly sponsored by the Showbiz Sidehustle Handbook - Get your copy here: https://ln-k.me/clGQIn this powerful episode of The Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, host Nicole Louise Geddes welcomes Kat Cuthbert, a former dancer turned psychotherapist who shares valuable insights on managing personal and professional change. Whether you're considering a career pivot, facing an unexpected change, or feeling stuck in "pivot paralysis," this conversation offers psychological frameworks and practical tools to help you navigate transitions with greater ease.Kat shares her own touching journey of leaving dance due to injury and finding a new path in psychotherapy. Together, they explore the psychological cycle of change, how to handle anxiety during transitions, and practical strategies for maintaining your wellbeing throughout major life shifts. This episode provides both comfort and actionable advice for performers at any stage of their career evolution.Connect with Kat: Linkedin - Kat Cuthbert - Associate psychotherapist - SaplingCBT | LinkedInWebsite: Kat Cuthbert Psychotherapy - Accredited CBT & EMDR TherapistProfile: Kat Cuthbert: Trauma & Anxiety Therapist, Psychotherapist, Ramsgate, CT11 | Psychology TodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katcuthbert.psychotherapyCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - What is Psychotherapy? 04:47 - Kat's Journey from Dancer to Psychotherapist 09:30 - Understanding Change and Transitions 11:32 - The Psychological Impact of Change 16:55 - The Cycle of Change Explained 22:04 - Identifying Where You Are in the Change Cycle 25:36 - How Anxiety Manifests Differently 29:02 - Normalising Emotions During Change 33:27 - Reflecting and Learning from Change 39:37 - The Importance of Writing Things Down 41:50 - Finding Joy in New Careers 43:18 - Closing Thoughts📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rssConnect with Nicole:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformerpreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneurWebsite: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur