Host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss reflects on how years of trying to become a mother consumed her identity and buried the question “What do I want?” After repeated heartbreak, she realized her personal growth wasn’t just preparation for motherhood—it was building her, and it led her back to what had always been true: she loves serving and helping people, which inspired her podcast and By Chance Avenue. She offers a reframe for women who are childless not by choice: purpose isn’t lost, it’s buried under grief, and it’s not one big revelation but subtle nudges that can change with life seasons. She introduces Ikigai as a framework—what you love, what you’re good at, and what you want to give the world—and invites listeners to start asking these questions. She also shares a free “Roadmap Quiz” at bychanceavenue.com/roadmap.The Big QuestionTrying And Losing SelfGrowth Became The PointServing Spark ReturnsPurpose Was BuriedPurpose Is Many NudgesIkigai Finding DirectionHope For The MiddleRoadmap Quiz Next StepsClosing ReframeConnect with Elizabeth:IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:Internal Ad Roadmap_v2Whether you’re in the thick of grief or finally starting to feel like yourself again, there’s a name for where you are and a roadmap waiting for you. bychanceavenue.com/roadmapWhether you’re in the thick of grief or finally starting to feel like yourself again, there’s a name for where you are and a roadmap waiting for you.

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