Writing IEPs for Grownups

Finding My Frequency by Frequency Wellness Space is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support this work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There are some conversations where I walk in with a roadmap.A list of questions.A sense of where we’re headed.And then there are conversations like this one.My conversation with Caren Calamita unfolded in real time, full of unexpected turns, stories, laughter, honesty, and moments that made me stop and think long after we wrapped recording.Caren’s path has taken her from Washington D.C. to China, from refugee resettlement work to public education, from burnout and heartbreak to tarot, Reiki, and coaching neurodivergent adults. What struck me most was how none of those experiences felt disconnected from one another. Listening to her speak, you can hear how every chapter built toward the work she does now.At one point in the episode, Caren describes her coaching work by saying:“I write IEPs for grownups.”That felt like such a clear way to understand what she’s doing now!We talk about the realities of education systems, advocacy, neurodivergence, creativity, and the ways so many adults are left trying to figure themselves out without real support. We also talk about tarot- not as something mystical and untouchable - but as a tool for reflection, healing, and understanding yourself differently.This episode also became something else entirely: a conversation about reinvention. About what happens when the life you built no longer fits. About learning to trust yourself enough to start over. About giving yourself permission to explore what feels aligned, even when it doesn’t make sense to everyone else.There’s so much openness in the way Caren moves through the world. A willingness to stay curious. To try things. To keep evolving.And I think you’ll feel that throughout this conversation.If you’ve ever felt pulled in many directions…If you’ve ever questioned whether your different interests could actually belong together…If you’ve ever had to rebuild your life after burnout, grief, or change…This episode is for you.I’m so grateful we get to witness and support people like Karen inside the Frequency community.Listen to the full episode of Finding My Frequency wherever you tune in.Thanks for reading Finding My Frequency by Frequency Wellness Space! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit findingmyfrequency.substack.com/subscribe