Have you ever felt trapped by an identity you've outgrown? After dedicating over two decades to teaching pole dancing, I'm sharing the raw, emotional journey of closing my beloved studio and retiring from a career that has defined me for most of my adult life.
This episode takes you through my evolution from an "OG" pole dancer who fought to legitimize the art form to someone ready for the next chapter. I reveal the conflicting emotions of excitement for new beginnings alongside the deep grief of ending something meaningful by choice. It's a strange paradox – feeling liberated while simultaneously mourning a loss that was entirely my decision.
The heart of this conversation explores the dangerous territory of identifying too strongly with what we do. When strangers, friends, and even we ourselves begin to believe "this is who I am" rather than "this is what I do," we create invisible cages that limit our potential for growth and transformation. I share how people's shocked reactions to my decision ("But you're a pole dancing teacher, what else can you do?") reveal everything wrong with how we view human potential.
Whether you're considering a major life change or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, this episode offers gentle permission to create plot twists in your own story. Remember: pivots don't need to be dramatic to be transformative. Sometimes changing where you sit for dinner can shift your entire perspective. Your life is yours to author – what twist might you write next?
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I hope you enjoy your day.
Jolene
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