64: The Next Page Is Coming
From Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega by Diane Ortega of Willow Birth Center
June 1, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
Diane Ortega explores the emotional journey of letting go of past identities and embracing transformation in this episode.
Who am I when the thing that has defined me for years no longer fits? This week I removed “birth center owner” from my Instagram bio. What looked like a simple profile update turned into something much bigger: a conversation about identity, grief, reinvention, and who we become when the roles that once defined us no longer fit. In this episode, I’m sharing what it feels like to let go of an identity you’ve carried for years, navigate the uncertainty between chapters, and trust that the next version of yourself is emerging even before you can fully see her. In this episode, I discuss: Why changing my Instagram bio felt far more emotional than I expected The grief that can accompany growth and transformation Releasing identities that once served us The uncomfortable space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming Why rebirth often begins before clarity arrives What I’m learning about trusting the next chapter If you’re navigating a season of change—whether in your career, relationships, motherhood, health, or sense of self—I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone. The next page is coming. And maybe you don’t need to have it all figured out before you turn it. ✨…
People in this episode
Host: Diane Ortega
Topics covered
- identity
- grief
- reinvention
- transformation
- self-discovery
- change
Keywords
- identity
- grief
- transformation
- self-discovery
- change
- motherhood
- career
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Tempe, AZ
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