What happens when the title, role, or identity you’ve built your life around suddenly disappears?

In this episode, I share the story of the chapter that changed everything for me—when the organization I had spent nearly two decades building began to collapse, and I realized I no longer knew who I was without it.

What began as a daily walk in the forest became a powerful practice of divine nature connection, helping me quiet the noise and listen for the wisdom within. Along the way, I discovered the questions that would change the direction of my life: Who am I? What do I want? And what happens when I trust the answers?

This is the story of how I learned to listen inwardly, trust what I heard, and find the courage to take the next step—and ultimately, how The Wisdom Way was born.

About Anita Adams

I’m Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Journey, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I’m also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.

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