Choosing Yourself: Career Changes, Divorce, and Free Will with Eric Windhorst
Episode Overview
Leaving a secure career to follow your heart takes immense courage. Facing the fear of disappointing loved ones when making life changes. The emotional complexity involved in ending a long-term marriage. Debating whether we truly control our destinies or are guided by external forces. Finding comfort and resilience in navigating life's uncertainties.
Sometimes choosing authenticity means making difficult choices, even when it hurts
Ever felt like you’re stuck in a life that doesn’t feel like yours? This episode of 'Eggshell Transformations with Imi Lo' features Eric Windhorst, who shares his raw and inspiring journey of making life-altering decisions. Eric talks about the courage it took to leave a secure career in science to become a therapist, facing financial uncertainties, and the fear of disappointing loved ones.
He opens up about ending a 20-year marriage that no longer aligned with his true self, highlighting the pain and complexity of such a decision. The conversation also dives into the philosophical debate of free will versus determinism. Eric's reflections on whether we control our destinies or are guided by forces beyond our understanding offer plenty of food for thought. This episode is more like a heartfelt chat between friends, making it easy to relate to Eric's experiences and insights.
Whether you’re considering a big life change or simply seeking comfort in shared human struggles, this episode promises to resonate deeply with you. Tune in for an honest discussion that might just spark something within you.