#85-The Power of the Pause: Embracing Life's Transitions with Christina Cicci
In this episode of The Art of Being Unstoppable, Vicki McDougall chats with Christina Cicci about her journey of reinvention and authorship. Christina discusses the importance of "the pause" in midlife, her decision to close her restaurant during COVID-19, and rediscovering herself through painting. They explore embracing the journey, listening to oneself, and adapting. Christina also talks about her book, community power, transitioning to Alzheimer's care, AI-supported writing tools, and her work at the Omega Institute. She encourages women to remember who they are and shares exercises from her book to inspire growth.
Key Points
- Embracing the pause in life allows for self-reflection and growth, rather than viewing it as a failure or setback.
- Listening to your inner self and recognizing when something isn't working is crucial to realigning with your true purpose and desires.
- Creating without the pressure of perfection, such as through the "shitty painting practice," fosters self-expression and can lead to unexpected personal discoveries.
In this episode of The Art of BEing Unstoppable, Vicki McDougall sits down with Christina Cicci for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, self-discovery, and finding the courage to embrace life's unexpected transitions.
Christina shares her journey of walking away from a dream she had worked so hard to build—a successful restaurant—and how that difficult decision ultimately opened the door to a new chapter filled with creativity, purpose, and personal growth. Rather than seeing change as failure, Christina explains how the pause between chapters became one of the most transformative seasons of her life.
She also shares how reconnecting with her passion for painting and finding a supportive community through the Omega Institute helped her embrace a deeper sense of purpose and authenticity. Their conversation is a reminder that healing and growth aren't about having all the answers—they're about continuing to move forward, one small step at a time.
Whether you're navigating a career change, questioning your next chapter, or simply feeling stuck in the pause between where you've been and where you're going, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and the reminder that every ending has the potential to become a beautiful new beginning.
Connect with Christina Cicci:
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/christinacmc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina_cicci_artlife?igsh=d2d0MXVlcGlwdXFo&utm_source=qr
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Transcript
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