Starting Over, or Starting Fresh?

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of starting over as a positive beginning rather than a failure, discussing personal growth through various life challenges.

What if “starting over” isn’t the end… but the beginning of something better? In this episode of Patience in Progress, Mel and Karissa hold down the fort (sorry, Shel 😘) and dive into what it really means to start over. In this episode we have menopause brain moments, forgotten laptops… to pillow meltdowns and career pivots… to divorce, addiction, and rebuilding life in your 40'; nothing is off the table. We talk about: The fear that comes with starting over Why discomfort is often a sign of growth Reframing “failure” into fresh beginnings Career changes, divorce, and emotional maturity Letting go of the future you thought you’d have Gratitude as a tool to shift your mindset Through honest stories, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, we remind ourselves that starting over doesn’t mean you failed, it might mean you’re finally building something healthier, stronger, and more aligned. Because sometimes it’s not “starting over.” It’s starting fresh......

People in this episode

Hosts: Mel, Karissa

Topics covered

• starting over
• personal growth
• career changes
• divorce
• emotional maturity
• mindset shift

Keywords

• starting fresh
• menopause
• career pivot
• addiction
• rebuilding life
• gratitude
• failure
• emotional growth

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