In this episode of Life Beyond Labels, Kelsey sits down with Brenda K. Reynolds—international coach, TEDx speaker, and author—about navigating major life transitions and building resilience in uncertain times. Brenda shares how various life events (an unexpected divorce, the 2008 financial crisis, sending children off the college, and others) were the catalyst for her work on “transition fog.” She shares how she learned to move forward when there was no clear roadmap, and how those experiences shaped her approach to helping others through change. Brenda also talks about her new transformational journal, 5 FROGS, which outlines the stages we go through during periods of transition and growth.
Whether you're facing a career shift, personal change, or simply feeling stuck in the unknown, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to help you move through it with clarity and confidence.
What to Expect in '5 FROGS: Brenda K. Reynolds on Navigating Life Transition Fog':
- Everyone experiences 'now what' moments in life.
- Sometimes, we just need our low beams to see what’s right in front of us.
- We can borrow confidence from others during tough times.
- Life is not linear; we leap back and forth through stages.
- Behind every “now what” is a “why not”.
- Our words can change the trajectory of someone's life.
Call to Action: Listen to Brenda’s TEDX Talk and look up her 5 FROGS transformational journal!
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What is Life Beyond Labels?
Life Beyond Labels is a space to embrace all the qualities, emotions, and stories that connect us as humans—beyond the labels that often define us. We all have them: jobs, titles, roles in relationships, and other parts of our outer identity. But here, we’re digging into what it means to go beyond those labels and dive into topics that affect us and connect us, regardless of the labels we wear.
Join Kelsey O’Connor as she shares insights from her own life and brings on guests for authentic conversations. Together, we’ll dive into stories and experiences that connect us as human beings, encourage us to live more openly, more authentically, and embrace who we are at our core!