Episode: 2022.8.50

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to welcome moments where you need to shift your direction in the world. You may encounter some obstacles on your journey, and it’s okay to make necessary changes. Believing in yourself will allow you to muster the strength to try again after a wrong turn and expand your possibilities in life.

Our first caller Paul wonders how he can curb his addiction to electronic stimulation since he’s left the workforce. Nancy advised him to find his new purpose in life by seeking out groups that cater to his mind and allow him to interact with others. Paul realized that by working and retiring during the pandemic, he missed the comradery and sense of community he once felt. Listen in to discover how you can regain your purpose as you enter a new chapter in life.

Our inspirational guest John Fulwider embraced new paths that arose in his life by keeping an open mind to change. Due to his father serving in the air force, his family moved around a lot as he was growing up. John was able to see new places but relocating every couple of years made it difficult to build lasting connections with others. It wasn’t until he was twenty-five years old that he felt grounded and finally had a best friend. Although John encountered continuous changes, he was always goal oriented. He went into business for himself after landing a notable internship and graduating college within four years. John quickly fell in love and married his wife in his early twenties. While he had a strong drive for success, he found himself having to make big changes due to complications with his health and infertility. Grappling with their reproductive struggles led to devastating depression, anxiety, and panic attacks for John. Through invitro fertilization, they were able to welcome three children and grow their family. As life got back on track, things took a turn for the worse when he caught chicken pox. Tune in to hear how John navigated each road that emerged in life to fulfill his goals.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about taking a big step in your life but are having conflicting feelings. When you have an ambition that you want to achieve, there’s going to be moments when you may have to make hard decisions. Making your vision a reality happens as you remain open to taking a leap of faith and living full out.