Broken, But Becoming: Why Rock Bottom is a Blueprint

What if your lowest point was actually your greatest turning point?

In this powerful episode, we reframe breakdowns as divine setups for breakthroughs. Paula Washington and Deshea Shepard explore the difference between being “in transition” versus “in training”—and why the hardest seasons often prepare us for the biggest chapters of our lives.

Inside this episode:

• How rock bottom moments can become blueprints for rebuilding with intention
• The role of strategic pauses—gap years, sabbaticals, and life resets—at any age
• Real stories of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success after setbacks
• Why letting go of shame around starting over is essential for growth

Encore Wisdom: Your breakdown isn’t your ending—it’s the birthplace of your becoming.

Whether you’re picking up the pieces or preparing for your next chapter, this conversation will remind you that every setback holds a seed for your comeback.