# 57: Spring Doesn’t Rush…and Neither Should You

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Podcast: [Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega](https://stenobird.com/podcast/midwife-life-midwifing-you-through-health-motherhood-and-the-sacred-mess-of-life-s-transformations-with-diane-ortega-7088399)
Published: 2026-04-06T10:24:00+00:00
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## Resource

Spring is here. But not everything blooms right away. There’s a part of this season that’s quieter than we expect, the in-between phase where something is shifting… but nothing fully makes sense yet. You can feel that something is different. But your life doesn’t look like clarity. It looks like uncertainty, space, and unfinished edges. And it’s easy to make that mean you’re behind. In this episode, I’m talking about that phase: the one where growth is happening beneath the surface, even when you can’t fully see it yet. The part most women try to rush past… but might actually be the beginning of something real. What We Talk About Why spring doesn’t begin with full bloom, and neither do we The pressure women feel to have immediate clarity or direction The “early spring” phase of life: quiet, unclear, and in-between Why rushing decisions can disconnect you from what’s actually changing. The invisible work of becoming: shedding, recalibrating, and making space How to move through uncertainty with trust instead of urgency If This Episode Resonated If you’re in a season where something is shifting… but you don’t have answers yet… you’re not alone. This is exactly why I’ve created Rebirth Conversations— a small, in-person space for women in this in-between season. A space to pause. To reflect. To be witnessed… without needing to rush what’s unfolding. → Save your seat: https://themidwifelife.kit.com/rebirthconversations Listen If You’re… Feeling like something in your life is changing, but you can’t name it yet Craving clarity, but not quite there In a season of transition, identity shift, or emotional reset Tired of rushing decisions just to feel in control Wanting to trust your timing instead of forcing it Share This Episode If this felt like something you needed to hear……

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