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💠 In this inspiring episode of The Simone Feiler Podcast, I’m joined by Dolores Cummins — management consultant, educator, and author of the transformative debut book and audiobook Trasna - Finding Direction at Life's Crossroads.

💠 Dolores draws on applied psychology, cognitive science, and anthropology to explore the moments when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or full of transitions. She shows how these crossroads can become powerful opportunities for growth, self-compassion, and clarity.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✨ The meaning of Trasna and why it’s the perfect title for her book
✨ How to move through fear of the unknown and embrace change
✨ Practical exercises to transform endings into new beginnings
✨ The role of storytelling and research in personal transformation
✨ Dolores’s own journey through life’s crossroads

💠 If you’re navigating career shifts, grief, relationship changes, or seeking purpose, this episode will inspire you to see endings as new beginnings and embrace life’s transitions with courage.


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