The Wonder of Moving Forward

About this episode

In this episode, Lucie Lincoln explores the emotional complexities of moving forward during positive change and offers practical ideas for navigating transitions.

Why does even good change feel so hard? In this episode, I'm unpacking (literally and emotionally) what it means to move forward, even when the change is something we've been hoping for. As I prepare to move home, I explore how play helped me cope, and how wonder helped me let go. You'll hear: Honest reflections on navigating positive change The emotional complexity of new chapters Why play sometimes feels like "toxic positivity"—and what to do instead How wonder helps us hold joy and grief at the same time Practical ideas like "Wonder Walks" and sensory rituals to help you find footing in the in-between If you're in a moment of transition - starting something, ending something, or just feeling the shift, this episode is your permission slip to pause, feel it all, and find a bit of magic in the mess. Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: https://www.lucielincoln.com/episodes 🧡 Grab my 7-Day Play & Wonder Challenge: https://lucielincoln.kit.com/c68ddfc764 📬 Get monthly notes on living a creative life: lucielincoln.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Lucie Lincoln

Topics covered

• change
• transition
• emotional complexity
• play
• wonder
• self-improvement

Keywords

• positive change
• emotional complexity
• Wonder Walks
• sensory rituals
• transition
• self-improvement

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