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The question isn’t “what’s next?” so much as “where does safety live now?” That’s where our conversation with Karla begins—mid-shock, mid-limbo—after she leaves her marriage, her home, and the routines that once defined her. Karla is a violinist with The OK Factor and the founder of The Inspired Foundry, and she brings the kind of honesty that disarms you: panic attacks during a tour stop, court emails that feel like alarms, and the way sharing dogs can turn a simple text into a week-long grief spiral. We map the three stages of major transition—shock, limbo, and re-entry—and discuss what actually moves you forward: safe people, simple rituals, and boundaries you establish every day.

As the fog lifts, we get into therapy as both triage and transformation. Karla shares how an early mismatch still helped her stabilize, why switching therapists opened new doors, and how weekly cadence became a lifeline. We explore the difference between a breakup and a divorce, the guilt and shame that surface on their own schedule, and how triggers can send you back to mile zero without erasing progress. Along the way, Karla makes a case for community that isn’t performative—friends who will sit on a green room floor and say “You’re safe” until your body believes it.

From there, the conversation widens to creative re-entry. Karla recognizes that brand design without deeper alignment no longer fits, and she pivots The Inspired Foundry toward idea coaching, residencies, and visual identities rooted in purpose. Networking becomes a small but brave practice for an introvert relearning how to be seen. And then the dream returns: 30 acres of rolling land, a retreat barn, tiny houses, artists showing up with unfinished ideas and leaving with momentum. If you’re somewhere between letting go and letting in, this story is a reminder that you don’t lose yourself to grief—you rebuild the path back.

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We explore how structure and routine become anchors when transition blows up your playbook, from empty nest and retirement to divorce and the loss of a spouse. Small, intentional habits become scaffolding that restores safety, momentum, and meaning.

• why a blank slate overwhelms after a change
• routines as practice drills that build confidence
• empty nest strategies for connection and mastery
• retirement anchors that restore purpose and variety
• divorce routines that protect kids and co-parents
• grief rituals that provide gentle scaffolding
• morning and evening bookends to shape days
• start small: add one anchor at a time

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Until next week, remember, there's still time left on the clock. Let's get you off the bench to start your comeback.

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Have you ever felt trapped in an impossible situation with no way out? That's exactly where we find Benaiah in one of Scripture's most overlooked stories – facing a lion in a pit on a snowy day. The symbolism couldn't be clearer: a predator stronger than us, nowhere to run, and treacherous conditions making every move dangerous.

This powerful biblical account perfectly mirrors those major life transitions many of us face: divorce, retirement, job loss, or the empty nest syndrome. These moments feel exactly like being trapped with a lion – frightening, overwhelming, and seemingly impossible to overcome. But Benaiah teaches us something profound – he wasn't pushed into that pit; he chose to enter it. Sometimes our breakthrough doesn't come from running away but from stepping directly into our challenges with courage and faith.

What's fascinating about Benaiah's story is that this terrifying encounter became his proving ground. That lion battle led to his promotion under King David and eventually to leadership of Israel's entire army under Solomon. Similarly, your current struggle isn't punishment; it's preparation. Those moments where we feel most outmatched and unprepared often shape us most profoundly for our next season. Your "lion" – whatever form it takes – represents the fear that wants to keep you paralyzed. But remember, courage isn't the absence of fear; it's moving forward despite it.

Ready to face your own lions? My upcoming book "Start Your Comeback" offers practical strategies for navigating life's most challenging transitions with courage and hope. Sign up at ToniThrash.com for updates on the launch. Remember, your comeback isn't built on easy victories but forged in those messy, slippery battles where you choose faith over fear. Your pit can become your launching pad. Don't run – step in and watch what God does!

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