If You Want a New Life, You Have to Burn Down Your Old One
About this episode
Cara Alwill discusses the challenges of transitioning to a new life and identity after a significant move.
Six months ago, I burned down my old life. I left everything I ever knew in New York City and headed to Jacksonville, Florida. For love. For a fresh start. And for the chance to meet a new version of myself. But here's what nobody tells you: the move is the easy part. The indentity shift is brutal . In today's episode, I'm talking about the messy middle, the terrifying limbo that holds you hostage as you step into your new era. It's definitely not all sunshine and champagne, but if you navigiate it the right way, it's always, always worth it. If you're in-between two versions of yourself right now, this one's for you. P.S. - Join Hot Girl Writing House here . P.P.S. - Read my Substack here.
People in this episode
Host: Cara Alwill
Topics covered
- identity shift
- life change
- personal growth
- self-discovery
- transition
Keywords
- new life
- identity shift
- personal growth
- life transition
- self-improvement
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New York City, Jacksonville, Florida
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