Have you ever made a change you knew was right for you, only to wonder why it felt so unsettling?

If you've found yourself grieving a life you chose to leave, questioning your identity after making a major decision, or feeling strangely untethered even though you're confident in your choice, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I explore why change can feel so profoundly strange, even when it leads us exactly where we want or need to go.

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What if making major life decisions didn't have to be so agonizing?

Many people assume that the bigger the decision, the more time, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil it should involve. But what if you could make major life decisions thoughtfully without turning them into an exhausting, never-ending mental ordeal?

In this episode, I share the story of leaving Costa Rica and deciding where to move next, and I use that experience to illustrate a different approach to making major life decisions.

Along the way, I explore why we often create unnecessary suffering around major life decisions and how we can avoid making difficult feelings into bigger problems than they need to be.

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What exactly is an emotional affair, and how do you know if you're having one?

Despite how often the term gets used, there is surprisingly little agreement about what an emotional affair actually is. Many people find themselves wondering whether a close connection with someone else crosses a line, only to discover that there are no universal rules that can answer that question for them.

In this episode, I take a closer look at the concept of emotional affairs and why I've avoided discussing the topic for so long.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.mariemurphyphd.com/235

If you want my personalized attention and support, we can work together one-on-one. Find out more here: https://www.mariemurphyphd.com/one-on-one