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July 2, 2025 12 mins

This week on WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, dives into a phrase that’s become her personal anchor:

“It’s a season. Not a sentence.”

The original author is unknown — but the impact? Undeniable.

This episode speaks to the foggy, frustrating, in-between seasons we never asked for. Whether you're walking through grief, burnout, perimenopause, transition, or simply a life that looks nothing like you imagined — this one’s for you.

With raw truth, heartfelt honesty, and a touch of humor, Deanna gives voice to what so many women are carrying but rarely get to say out loud — and yes, that includes full-on fist-pumping her way through perimenopause.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why no season — even the hard ones — lasts forever
• How to stay anchored to yourself when the ground beneath you shifts
• What Deanna means by “I deal with it, so I can heal with it”
• How breathwork, movement, truth-telling, and rituals keep you from disappearing in the hard
• A loving reminder that your identity is not defined by this chapter

Memorable Quotes:
“It’s a season. Not a sentence.”
“I deal with it, so I can heal with it.” — Deanna Ley
“This season doesn’t get to define me.”
“What matters right now?”
“What do I need right now?”
“You’re not just surviving. You’re laying the foundation for who you’ll be on the other side of this season.”
“I CHOOSE ME.”

This episode is a hand on your back and a voice in your ear reminding you that you are not alone.

Your WORDS MATTER, because YOU MATTER.

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For more inspiration, coaching, and tools to ignite your Possible, visit:
https://DeannaLey.com

Deanna's book - ROOTED: Your 30-Day Journey Toward Whole-Self Health - is now available! You can order it at https://deannaley.com/chooserooted

For ladies who want to join Deanna's CORE4 Community, visit:
http://CORE4community.com

Ready to take the next step? Explore Deanna’s coaching programs and resources designed to help you RISE and IGNITE YOUR POSSIBLE at:
http://TheCatalyticCoach.com

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