About this episode

The episode discusses navigating the uncertain phases of private practice and personal growth through liminal spaces.

Navigating the in-between phases of life isn’t easy—especially for private practice owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs pivoting in uncertain times. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Imani Harrison talk about liminal spaces—those in-between moments when something has ended but the next phase hasn’t yet begun—offering valuable insight for anyone building something new, feeling stuck, or doubting what comes next. 3 Key Takeaways: Growth Always Involves Endings: Every transition—whether chosen or forced—brings grief and discomfort. Each ending has valuable information, and sometimes things have to crumble for us to rebuild better. Get Comfortable with Discomfort (and Unlearning): Our capitalistic upbringings push constant productivity. Unlearning this—embracing stillness, floating in liminal spaces, and slowing down—is not easy, but often necessary for realignment. Zoom Out for Perspective: When you’re in a low or uncertain place, zoom out. Are you trending upward over time? Are you being intentional about your next steps? Sometimes you just need to trust the cycles, embrace the messy parts, and anchor into your resilience. If you’re in the “messy middle” right now—personally or…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Casale

Guest: Imani Harrison

Topics covered

• liminal spaces
• private practice
• transition
• growth
• discomfort
• resilience

Keywords

• private practice
• liminal spaces
• transition
• growth
• discomfort
• resilience
• entrepreneurship

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Organizations: All Things Private Practice Podcast

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