If you’ve been feeling more emotional lately, more tired, more reactive, more aware that something in your life doesn’t fit anymore, you’re not falling apart. You’re in transition.

I recorded this episode in the heart of the holiday season, when the pressure to hold everything together is high and reflection tends to surface whether we ask for it or not. Especially for women who are becoming someone new while still carrying real life.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why the messy middle isn’t a problem to fix but the exact season where self-leadership is built.

You’ll hear me talk about:
• Why what feels like burnout is often misalignment, not failure
• Why motivation disappears during seasons of growth, even when you’re doing everything “right”
• How self-trust and leadership are formed before clarity, confidence, or the next chapter makes sense

This conversation is for women in transition, those balancing motherhood, healing, business, identity shifts, and real life, who are ready to stop waiting for permission and start leading themselves forward with integrity.

I also share honestly about navigating grief, family medical complexities, old hustle patterns resurfacing, and what it’s looked like for me to reclaim my power without rushing my becoming. This episode was recorded in Minnesota and reflects the real, lived experience of building capacity before expansion.

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This is where I share what I’m learning in real time, what I’m building behind the scenes, and what it actually looks like to lead yourself through transition—without noise or pressure.

You are not behind.
You are becoming.

And self-leadership is built right here, in the messy middle.

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If you’ve been feeling weighed down by comparison, stuck in imposter syndrome, or questioning your place in the world as you step into a new season… this episode is going to feel like an exhale you didn’t realize you needed.

When I started this show, I was navigating motherhood, burnout, identity loss, and the quiet ache of feeling behind. I didn’t know who I was becoming, only that the woman I used to be no longer fit. Podcasting became the space where I found my voice again… and where thousands of women realized they weren’t walking through their messy middle alone.

Now, 29 episodes later, this mic has taught me more about identity, purpose, and becoming than any course, job title, or roadmap ever could. And today’s episode is one of the deepest and most important I’ve shared.

Inside, we talk about:
• Why comparison is actually an identity clue, not a flaw
• Why imposter syndrome shows up right before your breakthrough
• The messy middle no one talks about
• Nervous system grounding through guided breathwork
• Journaling prompts that reveal the woman you’re becoming
• How to honor your timing instead of judging it
• Why 2026 is the year of embodiment, alignment, and rising

This is not just another episode, it’s a turning point.
A reminder that you are not behind. You are becoming.

Supportive Rituals from Today’s Episode

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Weekly grounding tools, behind-the-scenes becoming, retreat updates, and notes I don’t share anywhere else.

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A transformational retreat for women ready to rise, release, and reconnect with who they’re becoming.

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This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

Are you making decisions from exhaustion, not clarity? This episode details my deeply personal 6-month transformation journey, a quiet reckoning and why I was called to build the Rise and Reground women's retreat, which is the cornerstone of the legacy I am building.

This is more than a getaway; it's a strategic, supportive reset designed to regulate your nervous system and give you the space to reclaim your narrative and rise with purpose. I dive into how my own healing journey led me to create this powerful immersive retreat experience in the restorative Nosara Blue Zone, Costa Rica.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• How taking a pause accelerated my own becoming and why women need space to heal deeply.
• Why the Nosara Blue Zone is the ideal environment for cellular renewal and a full-body nervous system reset.
• The profound power of being in community and surrounded by women committed to personal power.
• The strategic design of the experience, combining daily strength movement with chef-prepared meals, supporting optimal body performance (including the benefits of Make Wellness Bioactive Precision Peptides).
• A look into my 2026 brand evolution, focusing on depth over volume and empowering you to reclaim your voice and rewrite your narrative.
• The most crucial takeaway: A true legacy isn't built in one decision—it’s built in the follow-through, the recalibration, and the way you choose yourself consistently.

This episode is for the woman who knows she’s ready for a shift. It’s not someday—it’s now. Your decision to pause is your moment to begin your becoming.

Ready to step into ownership of your life?

• Book your room for the Rise and Reground Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026
• Get first access to all retreats, workshops, and programs by joining my email list: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/contact
• Connect with me for daily reflections, creative sparks, and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: @cydniejocelyn

Thank you for walking with me through my becoming, rebuilding, and rise.

This isn't personal development. It's personal power. This isn't branding. It's becoming.

Support the show

This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.