Courage, taking action, self-trust, motivation, resilience, personal growth, entrepreneurship, overcoming fear, perfectionism, purpose, caregiving, transformation, small steps, momentum, becoming. In this powerful episode of The Journey of Becoming, Karrie Mitten sits down with Robyn Godfrey, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, author, marathon runner, and creator of The 30 Second Shift, for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when you stop waiting and finally decide to take the next step. Robyn’s transformation began with just 30 seconds. In the middle of a demanding corporate career, burned out, overworked, and disappointed in herself, Robyn stepped onto a hotel treadmill. She wasn’t a runner. She couldn’t imagine running a mile, let alone a marathon. But she decided to run for 30 seconds. That tiny decision changed everything. It eventually led to seven marathons, six World Marathon Majors, an ultramarathon, triathlons, and a completely different relationship with herself. But the real transformation wasn’t becoming a runner. It was learning that she could trust herself to take action, keep promises to herself, and keep going. And that lesson became the foundation of her work. Robyn shares why waiting for motivation can keep you stuck, why perfectionism can prevent you from ever beginning, and why you don’t need to know exactly how you will get there before taking the first step. But Robyn’s journey also took an unexpected and painful turn. When her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer, the life they had built together changed dramatically. The adventures, travel, social life, and future they had imagined were suddenly no longer the same. Robyn opens up about the anger, guilt, grief, and uncertainty that came with becoming a caregiver and grieving a life she never expected to lose. What she discovered on the other side is profound: just because you cannot have the life you thought you would have does not mean you cannot have a beautiful life. Together, Karrie and Robyn explore what it means to find the “seed of good” inside adversity, create joy within a new reality, and continue becoming when the path looks nothing like you imagined. What You’ll LearnWhy waiting for motivation may be keeping you from the life you wantHow one tiny decision can create momentum that changes everythingWhy taking action builds self-trust and confidenceHow to stop letting perfectionism keep you stuckWhy failure is often feedback, not proof that you should quitHow to break overwhelming goals into small, achievable stepsWhat marathon running can teach you about business, resilience, and lifeHow to move forward when the future looks completely different from what you plannedWhy it is okay to grieve the life you thought you would haveHow to find joy and possibility in a new realityWhy asking for support can be an act of courage, not weaknessHow to take care of yourself while caring for othersWhy you are never too old and never too late to begin again Whether you are standing at a crossroads, feeling stuck in a safe but unfulfilling place, questioning what comes next, or carrying a dream you keep putting off, this conversation is your reminder that you do not have to see the whole path to move forward. You just have to take the next step. Connect with Robyn Learn more about Robyn, her speaking, writing, and The 30 Second Shift at https://www.robyngodfrey.com/ Connect with Karrie Learn more about The Journey of Becoming and explore executive and personal transformation at UpLevelYourLifeConsulting.com If this episode resonates with you, share it with a woman who may be standing at her own crossroads and needs the reminder that she doesn’t have to have all the answers. She just needs the courage to listen and take the next step.
