Untangling Life
We believe anyone can design a life they truly want. But how do you get there without defaulting to courses or choices that don't serve you?
Hattie Willis and Andy Ayim MBE invite you into their honest conversations about the breakthrough moments, the inevitable knots, and the universal "is this normal?" questions. Each week, we share practical tools and real-context stories to help you break free from limiting beliefs and move toward a life where your work and personal roles feel integrated and aligned.
If you’re seeking a supportive community and a gentle roadmap to navigate uncertainty—turning chaos into a clearer path—you’ve found your space. We're not fixing your life; we’re figuring out our own, and inviting you to join the untangling.
Want to dive deeper? Checkout our newsletter for journalling prompts and resources with each episode https://substack.com/@untanglinglifepod
Untangling Life
Episode 5: Transitions & The Neutral Zone
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What do you do when life changes… but nothing new has landed yet?
In this episodem we’re talking about transitions - the in-between periods where the old version of your life has ended, and the next one hasn’t fully arrived.
Whether you’re between jobs, navigating a breakup, grieving a loss, moving house, changing how you work, or simply feeling unsettled without knowing why, this conversation is for you.
We explore:
- what a transition actually is (and why it feels so uncomfortable)
- why being “in between” can feel like purgatory
- how identity, grief, and self-worth show up during change
- why you don’t need to understand a transition to accept it
- how to reclaim agency when a change wasn’t your choice
- the idea of the neutral zone — and why you can’t fast-forward through it
- the role of community, honesty, and support during uncertain seasons
- how play, curiosity, and rest can help you move through transition more gently
This episode isn’t about fixing your life or rushing to the next chapter.
It’s about learning how to be where you are, without attacking yourself for finding it hard.
As always, we share practical journaling prompts you can use whether you’re:
- currently in a transition
- avoiding one
- or feeling stable but wanting to prepare for future change
If you’ve ever felt lost in the middle of something ending and something beginning - you’re not alone.