May anything that feels like resistance… just fall away.Because this episode is a permission slip for anyone navigating burnout, redundancy, career identity loss, anxiety, nervous system overload, or a major life reset.I’m sharing heart space with Sonia Bavistock - writer, speaker, coach, host of The Creatress Tapes podcast, and creator of Spark, Project Radiance, and the Blooming Season Substack - and this is one of those conversations that helps you come back to yourself.Sonia shares the real story behind a year that tested everything: being made redundant, applying for 70+ jobs with zero interviews, moving to a regional town, experiencing chronic stress and insomnia, and hitting a breaking point that forced radical honesty.This is a conversation about self-worth beyond your job title, rebuilding identity, and creating safety in the unknown - the “hallway season” between not this and what’s next.We talk about:Redundancy, job loss, and career identityMental health, stress, insomnia, and nervous system regulationThe power of radical honesty and radical responsibilityHow to stop performing “fine” and start asking for supportPresence as a practice (yes, even unstacking the dishwasher)Why doors stay closed until the right one opensSelf-love, boundaries, and saying no without guiltTending your spark: confidence, energy, radiance, and personal powerWhat it means to be a Dream Maker (not just a dreamer)Sonia’s word for 2026 is glow up - and this episode is a masterclass in how glow ups actually happen: one brave truth, one clean decision, one boundary, one moment of self-trust at a time.If you’re in a season of surviving…If you’re questioning who you are…If you’re rebuilding after a hard year…This episode will meet you right where you are - and help you move forward.Just some of the key takeaways in this banger ep: ✨ Speak the truth to one safe person - it takes the charge out of it ✨ Create space, or you can’t receive what you’re asking for ✨ Manage your calendar like your energy depends on it (because it does) ✨ Fear can come along for the ride - it just doesn’t drive ✨ Your faith only needs to be 1% bigger than your fear ✨ Love yourself like you love your best friend - and let that change everythingWe also talk about what it means to let your vision be bigger than your bullsh*t - and why the world needs what you’re here to create.Links + Where to Find Sonia BavistockWebsite - https://www.soniabavistock.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonia.bavistock/Substack (Blooming Season) - https://soniabavistock.substack.com/The Creatress Tapes (podcast series) on Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etcGet your copy of Let Your Vision Be Bigger Than Your Bullsh*t in the very first print run - here.