Spring can feel like a starting gun, but my body often tells a different story. March sits in that strange middle space where winter has not fully released and spring has not fully arrived, and that “almost” feeling can bring restlessness, doubt, and pressure to figure everything out fast. So we slow down and use the spring equinox as our guide: equal light and equal dark, balance before bloom, and a gentler approach to personal growth.
Lizzy talks through why “new season new you” messaging can be surprisingly dysregulating, especially when you are already carrying a lot. Instead of forcing clarity, we focus on nervous system regulation and pacing. You will hear a simple, practical breathwork tool you can use anytime, the four-four balance breath (inhale for four, exhale for four), plus guidance on how many rounds to do when you are short on time but still want a real shift.
We close with a short reflection that blends mindfulness and shadow work: noticing what feels illuminated, naming what feels heavy, and asking the honest question, “What am I trying to force?” If you are in a season where the old version of you does not fit and the next version is still forming, you are not stuck. You are emerging.
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