Codependent Doctor 56: Life Transitions: Healing, Growth, and the Power of Liminal Space with Elizabeth Mintun
Sep 1, 2025
Join psychotherapist and mindful life coach Elizabeth Mintun, who hosts The Calming Ground podcast, as she discusses navigating significant life transitions. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and mindfulness in managing grief and toxic relationships. Elizabeth offers practical tools for creating intentional daily routines to support emotional well-being. The conversation also highlights the healing power of nature, gratitude, and the transformative journey through personal growth amid the discomfort of change.
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Transitions Redefine Who You Are
- Transitions trigger identity shifts because roles and self-concept change when something ends or begins.
- That identity disruption often produces grief or shame even when the change is positive.
Use Body Signals To Pause
- Notice bodily signals of discomfort (e.g., holding your breath) and respond with a slow exhale.
- Use brief mindful checks or mantras to stay with the sensation instead of numbing or rushing past it.
Setbacks Strengthen New Paths
- Change isn't a straight line because the brain defaults to well-worn survival paths we've repeatedly taken.
- Each setback is practice that strengthens a new path and reduces future backsliding.
