In Part One of this two part episode, In Transition Podcast’s co-host, Lauren Ashley, gets real personal and tells her transition story of making the decision to end her 11 year marriage.

In this episode she shares the history of her relationship with her ex, what signs were showing up to tell her things were not right in her marriage and when she knew things were over.

Let’s face it, we’ve all been through the ending of at least one relationship and know just how challenging it can be, especially if you’re the one doing the leaving and, even more so, if there are children involved.

If you’re someone who has gone through a tough ending or are contemplating ending a relationship, I really hope you can find some inspiration and courage to stop listening to all the noise, step into your full power and do what serves YOU best.

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[00:02:51] Lauren shares her journey of breaking away from labels and questioning her patterns, discovering her true self as a seeker of knowledge and connection with women.

[00:07:45] Lauren wants to help women navigate breakups and believes there is a stigma around them, but it doesn’t have to be nasty. They reflect on their own experience and how everything unfolded as it needed to.

[00:16:13] Lauren and her husband survive tumultuous early years of marriage, surprised by counselors that there was no infidelity.

[00:20:29] Lauren questions their compatibility and attraction in a past relationship with a “nice guy.”

[00:32:18] Complications arose after moving to Texas due to job uncertainties but previous boss offered potential remote work solution pre-COVID.

[00:35:15] Surprise proposal organized by partner with the help of the Lauren’s boss on a business trip in California at the location of their first date.

[00:37:10] Lauren recounts her humorous proposal story involving a drunk woman at a bar.

[00:39:49] Lauren talks about the challenges of being married to a doctor.

[00:42:09] Long-distance relationship challenges due to the time difference and busy schedules, compounded by health and stress issues.

[00:43:42] Part one concluded, subscribe and stay tuned for part two. Follow the podcast on Instagram @weare_catalyst.

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