The Meaningful Middle: A Year of Becoming - Notes from the Not There Yet

About this episode

Bethany Wright reflects on the past year and the lessons learned through her podcast, focusing on the journey of becoming and the importance of community and mindset.

Episode Summary This episode is a closing note - not a highlight reel. Bethany Wright reflects on what the past year has taught her through the stories shared on Notes from the Not There Yet and the conversations that happened quietly in between. From career pivots and identity shifts to community, confidence, mindset and redefining success, this episode isn’t about answers - it’s about better questions. It’s an honest, unedited reflection on building something from the messy (and meaningful) middle, choosing rest over hustle, and stepping into 2026 with three guiding focuses: Curiosity, Connection and Community. If you’re ending the year feeling proud, uncertain, hopeful, tired — or all of the above - this one’s for you. Show notes In this solo closing episode, Bethany reflects on the first chapter of Notes from the Not There Yet and what this year has revealed - not just about building a project, but about becoming human in the middle of it all. This episode covers: Why you don’t need permission to begin How identity shifts are signals, not failures Why community is essential (not optional) What confidence really looks like behind the scenes Why success is quieter - and more…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bethany Wright, Bethany

Topics covered

• career pivots
• identity shifts
• community
• confidence
• mindset
• redefining success
• curiosity
• connection

Keywords

• rest
• hustle
• self-awareness
• gratitude
• burnout

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Meaningful Middle: A Year of Becoming, Notes from the Not There Yet

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