Transitions are inevitable, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, April Roberts welcomes Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, an expert in midlife transitions and adaptability. Rebecca shares insights on how to navigate both chosen and unexpected changes with confidence and ease.
They explore the impact of life’s major shifts, including career pivots, personal reinvention, and the evolving roles of women in midlife. Dr. Sutherns also shares strategies for strengthening adaptability, maintaining anchor points during uncertainty, and embracing curiosity to create a future that aligns with personal fulfillment. Whether you’re in the midst of change or preparing for a new chapter, this episode provides valuable tools to help you move forward with clarity.
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Key Takeaways:
- The emotional complexity of life transitions, including grief in both chosen and unexpected change
- How to identify and maintain anchor points during times of uncertainty
- The concept of adaptability and how to strengthen it
- Why sabbaticals and intentional pauses can lead to powerful personal and business growth
- The role of community and the importance of surrounding yourself with expansive thinkers
- How creativity and curiosity can ease the discomfort of change
- Understanding different goal-setting styles and how to create space for new possibilities
Who is Dr. Rebecca Sutherns?
Dr. Rebecca Sutherns is an author and Midlife Transition Coach, helping high-achieving women navigate life’s toughest transitions—whether due to career shifts, empty nests, or other personal challenges. She gives her clients clarity, energy, and confidence by aligning their values with their actions. Using her ELASTIC method, she helps women stretch into the next phase of life without snapping (or snapping back). Rebecca’s journey began when she took an unconventional sabbatical with her family, sparking a deeper personal transformation. The turning point came when she was challenged to rethink her work-life balance and take bold risks, ultimately transforming her own life and career. Through this journey, Rebecca developed the ELASTIC method, a structured yet flexible framework that helps women navigate the “messy middle” of transition with grace, purpose, and reimagine their next chapter.
Mic Drop Moments:
“Even when a change is something we want, there is still grief attached to it.” – Dr. Rebecca Southerns
“We can either embrace change or resist it, but either way, it’s happening. The choice is how we navigate it.” – April Roberts
“You can stretch yourself, but you need to have anchor points that keep you grounded.” – Dr. Rebecca Southerns
Resources:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasutherns
https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_sutherns/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI5FIV5JifUAGCzc_778kMA
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