Feeling stuck after making a bold, aligned move? That uncomfortable in-between space isn’t failure—it’s the transformation doing its thing. Welcome to the void. This is where the old you has been stripped away, and the new you hasn’t fully arrived yet.

Episode Summary

If you're a woman over 40 navigating major life changes—career pivots, identity shifts, spiritual awakenings—this one’s for you. Michelle Burke drops into the messy middle of growth and shares how to trust your gut even when clarity feels miles away.

This raw, unscripted episode dismantles the myth that you need to “keep showing up” when your body is screaming for a pause. From fake rest reels to Canva spirals, Michelle calls out the pressure to perform and invites you into something far more powerful: surrender.

Key Takeaways

• Feeling stuck is part of the process – The discomfort you’re feeling is proof you’re shedding old patterns.

• Fake productivity ≠ progress – Posting content or pushing offers from misalignment actually pushes opportunity away.

• Rest is real work – True integration can only happen when you stop micromanaging your becoming.

• Surrender isn’t weakness – It’s knowing when to stop twisting the damn pickle jar and ask for a new way in.

• Control is the ego’s disguise – Clarity rarely comes clean, it usually rides in on chaos.

Perfect For Women Who Are...

• In the middle of a major life or career transformation

• Feeling lost after saying yes to personal growth

• Struggling with midlife transitions and emotional overload

• Tired of being told to “just stay consistent”

• Ready to actually rest instead of secretly rebuilding in silence

Key Moments

• 0:30 – Recognizing the signs of transformation fatigue

• 2:15 – When your ego demands ROI from your healing

• 4:00 – The trap of algorithm-driven “authenticity”

• 6:30 – The real meaning of surrender (hint: it’s not giving up)

Resources + Next Steps

• 🧭 Book a No-BS Listening Session (link in show notes)

• 📖 Get the book: Hot Mess Magic - Discover the magic in your mess

• 🔄 Listen to Episode 7: Trust Your Gut: When Consistency Becomes Performance

Share + Connect

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