The Transitions Podcast

Patricia Cosulich-Smith

You're in a new chapter. Whether you're switching careers/ majors, becoming a first-time parent, grappling with grief or a diagnosis, reentering the workforce, celebrating a big accomplishment, or shifting your worldview, one thing's for sure: Life is a never-ending series of transitions. It is full of new beginnings, endings, celebrations, losses, and adventures. This is our space to talk about the "messy middle" – that liminal space when you can't go back to where you were, and yet you also haven't 'arrived.' On this podcast we share a range of stories, coaching calls, and practical tips on how to become the active designer of your life no matter what transitional phase you're in.

  1. 09/23/2025

    S2 | Ep 98: When The Soil Isn't Right

    This is a follow-up to Episode 97 on blooming where you're planted — but this time, we're asking: What if the soil isn't right? This one's for anyone sitting in the middle space — between blooming and uprooting, between "I can make this work" and "I think I need to go." If you've ever wrestled with your environment — whether it's a job, a place, or a relationship — this episode offers reflection, stories, and gentle coaching to help you discern your next step. 💧 For the person crying in their car. 🌆 For the new mom Googling "am I allowed to leave this city?" 🎨 For the creative quietly suffocating in a place they've outgrown. In this episode: How to know if your environment is nourishing or draining you Why blooming takes more than mindset — it takes space, safety, and support Three paths: Stay and adapt, co-create change, or lovingly let go Personal stories of choosing to leave, to shift, and to stay with boundaries Gentle prompts and somatic cues to guide your own next steps 📍 Listen to Episode 97 first if you haven't already — and then come back here when you're ready to go deeper. 🌱 Because sometimes, the most self-loving thing you can do… is repot yourself.   ****   Ready to make a change? Book Your Next Chapter Call w/ Patricia. Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Learn more at https://www.patriciacosulich.com. Share this episode and tag us on social media! @patricia.cosulich & @the_transitions_podcast Join my email list for workshop updates: https://the-great-imitator.mailchimpsites.com/

    24 min
  2. 08/04/2025

    S2 | Ep 97: Bloom Where You're Planted (But Also Bring a Shovel)

    Content Disclaimer: This episode mentions suicide and suicidal ideation, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening. If you are in crisis or need support, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional or call a local crisis line.   Are you co-creating your environment—or just consuming it? In this episode, we explore what it means to stop waiting for life to feel better—and start showing up as a quiet yet powerful designer of your own ecosystem. What does it really mean to co-create your life… especially when you weren't handed the map, the money, or the magic wand? I share how I've built belonging in unfamiliar places (including a raw story from my time living in Japan), what it's taken to cultivate community from scratch, and why your calendar might be your most overlooked creative tool. We talk seeds, slow growth, social capital, and the kind of life design that doesn't rely on perfect conditions. This one's honest, down-to-earth, and ready to meet you right where you are.   ****   Ready to make a change? Book Your Next Chapter Call w/ Patricia. Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Learn more at https://www.patriciacosulich.com. Share this episode and tag us on social media! @patricia.cosulich & @the_transitions_podcast Join my email list for workshop updates: https://the-great-imitator.mailchimpsites.com/

    33 min
5
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13 Ratings

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You're in a new chapter. Whether you're switching careers/ majors, becoming a first-time parent, grappling with grief or a diagnosis, reentering the workforce, celebrating a big accomplishment, or shifting your worldview, one thing's for sure: Life is a never-ending series of transitions. It is full of new beginnings, endings, celebrations, losses, and adventures. This is our space to talk about the "messy middle" – that liminal space when you can't go back to where you were, and yet you also haven't 'arrived.' On this podcast we share a range of stories, coaching calls, and practical tips on how to become the active designer of your life no matter what transitional phase you're in.