🎙️ Not Knowing Can Set You Free | Beginner’s Mind & the Power of Curiosity

In this episode of Happy Heading Nowhere – The Podcast, Steve Chastain explores the unexpected freedom that comes from not having all the answers. Through a personal story of loss and a deep dive into the concept of “beginner’s mind,” this 7-minute reflection offers insight into how curiosity—not certainty—can open doors to growth, connection, and peace. 💡 Learn how to:

– Embrace uncertainty as a starting point

– Develop a curious mindset in life and leadership

– Let go of the pressure to be the expert

– Create space for deeper connection and creativity

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In this 10th episode and the final part of our four-part Identity series, we explore what it really means to live authentically. This episode is a reflection on the quiet, internal shift that happens when your values and your actions no longer align—and how to start reclaiming that alignment.

Steve walks through the tension between external approval and inner truth, drawing from personal journal entries, Stoic wisdom, and practical tools for realignment. If you’ve ever felt like you were playing a role instead of living your truth, this one’s for you.

Tune in for five intentional practices to bring your real self—your capital-S Self—into your work, relationships, and daily life.

What happens when the identity you’ve built no longer fits? In this episode, I share my personal story of transformation—how stepping away from a belief system I once built my life around forced me to redefine who I really am.

We explore the unsettling but necessary process of letting go, why identity feels so tied to stability, and how embracing uncertainty can lead to real growth. Whether you’re facing a career change, the end of a relationship, or simply questioning the labels you’ve carried for years, this episode is for you.

Join me as we talk about the power of the rock and the reed, the strength in surrendering, and why—just like in Chris Cornell’s I Am the Highway—you are not just along for the ride. You are the road forward.

Listen in to discover:

✔️ Why identity shifts can feel like loss—but are actually invitations

✔️ How to stop fighting change and start embracing it

✔️ The balance between being grounded and staying flexible

✔️ How to find your true foundation when external identities fade

If this resonates, share your thoughts or story with me. Let’s navigate this journey together.

🎧 Tune in now.