The Healing Pendulum: Finding Balance in Recovery
Episode Overview
The pendulum swing in healing involves moving from cautious to bold behaviour. Survival mode often leads to saying 'yes' to avoid conflict. Empowerment mode is about confidently setting boundaries. Intentions behind actions define whether they're healing or harmful. Finding balance requires honest self-reflection.
"You're not broken. You're recalibrating. That swing is what happens when your voice comes back after years of being silenced."
Ever felt like you're on a pendulum, swinging between extremes in your healing journey? In this engaging episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off,' Paige Robinson opens up about the lesser-discussed 'pendulum swing' in healing—a phenomenon where you transition from being overly cautious to unapologetically bold. Paige shares her own experiences of feeling like she's either too quiet or too loud, and how finding that middle ground is key to authentic self-expression.
Through heartfelt anecdotes, Paige talks about her journey from survival mode, where saying 'yes' to everything kept the peace, to empowerment mode, where saying 'no' becomes a powerful tool for self-care. She offers relatable examples of how these swings manifest in daily life, whether it's setting boundaries or communicating needs. Paige also dives into the emotional rollercoaster of questioning whether you're becoming the very person you feared, and how self-reflection can guide you back to balance.
Her candid discussion on the importance of intentions and the energy behind actions is both enlightening and reassuring. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with self-doubt or struggling to find their voice after years of silence. So, are you ready to explore where your pendulum is swinging and how you can find peace in the centre?