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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 21 MIN

When You Can't Control What's Next - A Meditation for the Waiting

from It’s Both — Living in the Messy Middle · host Nikki P

The messy middle isn't always something you can talk your way through. Sometimes you just need a place to breathe. This week I'm sharing something a little different — an episode from my companion podcast, It's Both Guided Meditations. I'm in the middle of our move to Colorado, boxes everywhere, and I didn't want to go silent on you. But I also couldn't give you a full interview episode this week. So instead I'm giving you this. This meditation is for the waiting. For the unknown. For the transition anxiety that sits in your body when you've made a decision but can't get to the other side of it yet. For the knot in your stomach and the tightness in your chest that won't turn off no matter how many times you check your phone or refresh your email. We're not fixing anything here. We're not trying to be positive or push through. We're just finding a little awareness, a little steadiness, and a little permission to be exactly where you are. Both things can be true — you can be scared and still be okay. You can have no control over the outcome and still have control over how you take care of yourself while you wait. If this resonates, the full It's Both Guided Meditations feed is free and available wherever you listen. New episodes drop regularly for anxiety, emotional regulation, and real life transitions. And I'll be back next week with something I'm really excited to share with you.  Get Connected & Support the Show: - Grab your free resource,What If You're Not Doing Anything Wrong — It's Just Hard Right Now, and give yourself permission to just be where you are. - Listen to the companion podcast: It's Both- Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, & Real Life Transitions - Subscribe, rate, & review It's Both on Apple Podcasts

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