If you're in the thick of building, healing, or simply figuring life out, this episode is for you. Sheila shares a powerful moment of reflection sparked by a chance encounter with a quiet birdwatcher—one that shifted her mindset on patience, presence, and the beauty of the messy middle. Through vulnerable stories, including a childhood injury and the chaos of launching something new, Sheila offers three powerful mindset shifts to help you trust the process, take inventory, and be gentler with yourself. This episode is a warm reminder that even in uncertainty, love and meaning are quietly unfolding. For anyone feeling stuck or behind—you're not. You're just becoming.Get your FREE “Is It Me or My Cycle?” Guide: https://meormycycle.smalltalkwithsheila.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 – Welcome to the Messy Middle02:04 – The Birdwatcher and the Power of Stillness04:30 – A Childhood Injury and a Surprising Lesson06:55 – Finding Magic in the Waiting09:17 – Juggling Life, Creativity, and the Unknown11:41 – Why the Messy Middle Might Be the Best PartLearn More About Sheila KazanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltalkwith_sheila/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallTalkWithSheilaKEYWORDS:messy middle, healing journey, self-growth, trusting the process, presence, mindset shift, podcast for women, life transitions, slowing down, personal development
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