Hello October: The Seasonal Lessons of Autumn 🍂 - The Twenties Detox | Lyssna här

Autumn isn’t asking us to stop, it’s asking us to listen. Turn inward, and reflect.

In this episode, I’m sharing two of the biggest lessons autumn can teach us about living with more intention, softness, and sustainable growth.

First, we’ll explore the balance between doing and being. Just like some trees have already turned vibrant and are ready to let go, while others still have a little more growing to do, not every goal in our lives needs to be at the same stage. We’ll talk about celebrating what has reached maturity, releasing what is complete, and continuing to tend to the things that still feel aligned...without falling into the cycle of hustle, burnout, and starting over.

Then, we’ll talk about making peace with your shadows. As the days become darker, autumn naturally invites us inward. Instead of being ashamed of the parts of ourselves we hide, resist, or wish away, we can begin to see them as protective parts that once helped keep us safe.

This is your reminder that slowing down does not mean falling behind. It can be the very thing that helps you return to yourself, build a stronger foundation, and enter your next season with more clarity and resilience. 🩵

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00:00 introduction

01:45 power of seasonal living

04:12 internal vs external seasons

06:20 autumn transition: between 'doing' and 'being'

06:20 autumn feels: cozy, warmth, slowing down

07:44 the balance between 'doing' and 'being'

09:15 slower seasons ALLOW for continuous growth.

12:34 darker evenings: illuminating shadows

13:42 why do we have shadows?

15:43 the interconnectedness of light and darkness

17:03 resistance to autumn & slower seasons

18:08 final thoughts, workbook + newsletter

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How to support me (so I can keep posting!):

1. Buy my a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thetwentiesdetox

2. Get my seasonal workbook: A 4-part workbook you can use every year to plan your goals in alignment with nature’s seasons. https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide