What do you do when life feels disorienting or uncertain? Maybe a relationship ends, you change jobs, or your children no longer need you in the same way.Change is disorienting. We don’t always recognize the value in slowing down to process these in between places—when we’ve left something (or someone) behind but aren’t yet sure what the future is going to look like.This next series is all about navigating transitions. I've invited spiritual director, Rowena Day, on to discuss. . .1. Normalizing liminal spaces (2:50)2. Do we ever "arrive" at stability? (9:11)3. Fascinating research on the pain of uncertainty (26:25)4. The 3 stages of transitions (27:13)5. The surprising value in endings (28:28)6. How your body can become your ally (41:25)Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here.Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here.Thanks to our sponsors:Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.Go to goodranchers.com, pick your box, use my code BESTOFYOU, and enjoy $189 of free chicken in 2024 PLUS $20 off your first order.Get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Make the switch and build a starter kit.  15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit at notescandle.com/bestofyou.Related Episodes:Episode 49: Personality, the Big Five Traits, and Why Are We So Obsessed With Personality Types?Other episodes with Rowena Day:Episode 44: Why Anger is a Surprising Friend, What Happens When You Avoid It, and How to Create Space for Healthy Expression of Anger in Your FamilyEpisode 63: Spiritual Direction, the Power of Listening, & How to Attune to Yourself and to OthersEpisode 31: Peace-Keeping, Anger Avoidance, and How to Start Using Your VoiceMusic by Andy LuitenSound editing by Kelly KramarikWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices