Why Transition Periods Feel So Scary

There’s a moment in life when one chapter ends and the next hasn’t started yet — a strange, tender space where you’re no longer who you were, but not yet who you’re becoming. Psychologists call this a liminal space, and it’s one of the most confusing, transformative phases we experience.

In this episode, I share what it’s been like to leave Malta, pack up my life, and step into the unknown with no clear plan. And together, we explore how transitions dissolve identity, heighten anxiety, and ultimately open the door for reinvention, resilience, and deep personal growth.

If you’re in an in-between season, this one will speak directly to you.

Topics:
• What liminal space is and why it feels so unsettling
• Identity shifts, uncertainty tolerance, and narrative reconstruction
• Why transitions trigger self-doubt
• How liminal phases reshape who we become
• The hidden gifts inside life transitions
• A journal prompt to navigate your in-between

Keywords: liminal space, transitions, identity, moving forward, personal growth, change, resilience