Episode 1: The Aftermath: What No One Tells You
Thu Jan 22 2026
What happens after you make the hard decision?
After you leave.After you choose yourself.After the adrenaline fades and the quiet sets in.
In this opening episode of The Art of Starting Over, Dr. Chantal Barr holds space for the part of change we rarely talk about — the aftermath. The emotional fog, the exhaustion, the stillness that comes even when you know you made the right choice.
This episode is for the woman who isn’t falling apart but isn’t fully rebuilt yet.
Inside this conversation, we explore:
Why the first 72 hours after a major life change are critical for healing
What’s happening in your body and brain after prolonged stress or survival mode
Why exhaustion, numbness, or emotional waves are signs of recalibration — not failure
How to ground yourself before rushing into what’s next
You’ll be guided through the 72-Hour Grounding Guide, a gentle, science-rooted framework built around:
Body — stabilizing your nervous system
Space — creating calm in your environment
Spirit — simplifying, listening, and reconnecting
This episode also includes a guided reflection and journaling segment, inviting you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself with compassion instead of pressure.
✨ You are starting from wisdom.
Ground yourself after change with the full guide:👉 Download here: [https://stan.store/TheLighthouseCollective]
This podcast exists to hold space for you, so you can learn how to hold space for yourself.If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s rebuilding too and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next.
I love you.I’m proud of you.And you are enough.
🌿 Download the Free 72-Hour Grounding Guide
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What happens after you make the hard decision? After you leave.After you choose yourself.After the adrenaline fades and the quiet sets in. In this opening episode of The Art of Starting Over, Dr. Chantal Barr holds space for the part of change we rarely talk about — the aftermath. The emotional fog, the exhaustion, the stillness that comes even when you know you made the right choice. This episode is for the woman who isn’t falling apart but isn’t fully rebuilt yet. Inside this conversation, we explore: Why the first 72 hours after a major life change are critical for healing What’s happening in your body and brain after prolonged stress or survival mode Why exhaustion, numbness, or emotional waves are signs of recalibration — not failure How to ground yourself before rushing into what’s next You’ll be guided through the 72-Hour Grounding Guide, a gentle, science-rooted framework built around: Body — stabilizing your nervous system Space — creating calm in your environment Spirit — simplifying, listening, and reconnecting This episode also includes a guided reflection and journaling segment, inviting you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself with compassion instead of pressure. ✨ You are starting from wisdom. Ground yourself after change with the full guide:👉 Download here: [https://stan.store/TheLighthouseCollective] This podcast exists to hold space for you, so you can learn how to hold space for yourself.If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s rebuilding too and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next. I love you.I’m proud of you.And you are enough. 🌿 Download the Free 72-Hour Grounding Guide