Permission to Pivot

Sip of the Week: Nicole's story challenged something I didn't realize I believed: that we need to be desperate or miserable to justify making big life changes. She loved her OR job, was great at it, worked with wonderful people - but it wasn't filling her cup anymore. Her courage to leave something good for something great reminded me that we don't have to wait until we're hanging by a thread to choose ourselves. As she put it, "You're allowed to feel happy and you shouldn't have to apologize for that." The ripple effects of her career change impacted every area of her life - her energy, her relationships, her daily joy. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is admit that good enough isn't good enough for us anymore.- Listen Now!

Let it Brew: This episode explores the courage it takes to leave something you're good at for something that lights you up inside. Nicole's journey from operating room to aesthetics illustrates that career changes don't have to stem from misery - sometimes we need to honor when something simply stops filling our cup. The conversation tackles the fear of failure, the guilt around disappointing others, and the revolutionary act of prioritizing your own happiness. Through honest discussions about support systems, financial considerations, and the ripple effects of career fulfillment, we learn that it's never too late to bet on yourself and that waiting until you're desperate isn't a requirement for change.

Post-Tea Pursuits: ASSESS YOUR "GOOD ENOUGH" AREAS this week.

Following Nicole's brave example, commit to one week of honest evaluation:

• Identify one area of your life that's "fine" but not fulfilling (job, relationship, living situation, daily routine)
• Ask yourself: "What would it look like if this area actually filled my cup?" without immediately shutting down the idea
• Notice where you're apologizing for wanting more or feeling guilty about not being grateful enough
• Identify one person in your support system who would champion your happiness over your comfort

WRITE DOWN what's one small step you could take toward what would actually fill your cup, even if it feels scary or "unrealistic." Remember: you don't need permission to want more, and you don't need to wait until you're desperate to make a change!