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The Psychology of Pivoting: Understanding the Cycle of Change | Episode 44

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In this powerful episode of The Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, host Nicole Louise Geddes welcomes Kat Cuthbert, a former dancer turned psychotherapist who shares valuable insights on managing personal and professional change. Whether you're considering a career pivot, facing an unexpected change, or feeling stuck in "pivot paralysis," this conversation offers psychological frameworks and practical tools to help you navigate transitions with greater ease.

Kat shares her own touching journey of leaving dance due to injury and finding a new path in psychotherapy. Together, they explore the psychological cycle of change, how to handle anxiety during transitions, and practical strategies for maintaining your wellbeing throughout major life shifts. This episode provides both comfort and actionable advice for performers at any stage of their career evolution.

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Linkedin - Kat Cuthbert - Associate psychotherapist - SaplingCBT | LinkedIn

Website: Kat Cuthbert Psychotherapy - Accredited CBT & EMDR Therapist

Profile: Kat Cuthbert: Trauma & Anxiety Therapist, Psychotherapist, Ramsgate, CT11 | Psychology Today

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katcuthbert.psychotherapy

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - What is Psychotherapy?

04:47 - Kat's Journey from Dancer to Psychotherapist

09:30 - Understanding Change and Transitions

11:32 - The Psychological Impact of Change

16:55 - The Cycle of Change Explained

22:04 - Identifying Where You Are in the Change Cycle

25:36 - How Anxiety Manifests Differently

29:02 - Normalising Emotions During Change

33:27 - Reflecting and Learning from Change

39:37 - The Importance of Writing Things Down

41:50 - Finding Joy in New Careers

43:18 - Closing Thoughts

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