141: How to Rebuild Yourself After a Major Setback

About this episode

Debbie Harbec discusses the process of rebuilding oneself after a major setback, emphasizing personal growth and resilience.

The last couple of weeks have slowed me down in ways I wasn’t expecting. Recovering from surgery has been humbling. There are moments where I feel strong and hopeful… and moments where I feel frustrated, emotional, exhausted, and impatient with my progress. And honestly, it’s made me think about how you are probably also rebuilding something right now. Maybe it’s your health. Maybe it’s your confidence. Maybe it’s your career, relationship, identity, finances, or sense of purpose. Life has a way of interrupting us. Sometimes suddenly. Sometimes slowly. And what I’ve realized is that rebuilding yourself after a setback isn’t just about “getting back on track.” It’s about learning how to move forward when you no longer feel like the same person you were before. That’s what this week’s podcast episode is about. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about what comes next, I think this episode will really speak to you. Because rebuilding doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re in the process of becoming someone new. With love, keep moving forward, Debbie P.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free…

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Harbec

Topics covered

• rebuilding after setback
• health
• confidence
• identity
• personal growth

Keywords

• setback
• recovery
• health
• confidence
• personal development
• menopause
• self-improvement

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