23. In Transition: The Discomfort Before Rebirth

In this life update recorded from Istanbul during a layover on the way back to Thailand, I share the twists and turns of the past few months — from travel with my son to shifting life plans and the search for a place to truly “ground.” What started as a trip to Ireland expanded into ten weeks, a canceled Kenya reunion, and a deep dive into decisions about home, schooling, and stability.I open up about the challenges of multiple kindergarten transitions across countries, the impact of language barriers on my son, and my own pattern of “fleeing” when things get uncomfortable — a tendency I trace back to birth imprints and early life experiences. We also explore the emotional weight of moving back to Ireland, the shift from co-parenting to “double parenting,” and my vision to spotlight thriving single mothers on the podcast.Topics Covered:Travel reflections & parenting on the moveLife plans shifting unexpectedlyKindergarten adaptation struggles in Koh PhanganThe “flee” pattern & birth imprint insightsBook mentioned Raising boys by Steve BiddulphPrevious episodes mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mXXXYPa24ATaDQ0uB8rjA?si=a34047ca39304a28✨ I’d love to hear from you—how are these episodes landing with you? Would you like to share your story on the podcast? Contact me ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Find me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you’ve experienced a caesarean birth, I offer 1:1 online support to guide you in your healing journey. Through birth story listening, scar tissue remediation, and somatic reconnection, we work together to support your return to wholeness and embodied presence. You can email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow my musings on motherhood on Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Support the PodcastPlease leave a 5 star review, share your thoughts, or reach out to me. Your words mean the world to me. Laura x

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