EPISODE 138 | Feeling Trapped at a Life Crossroads? Learn How to Move Forward with Purpose
In this helpful conversation, Franklin, Tenn. life coach, Bridget Meadows talks about navigating personal and professional crossroads with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
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About Episode 138
What really keeps us stuck when we know we need a change?
Bridget Meadows unpacks why the human brain clings to safety, how science and intuition actually team up, and the simple “even-if” wording swap that snaps you out of fear-spirals. If you’re circling a personal or professional cul-de-sac, this conversation hands you a map—and the courage to pick a road.
We talk about:
02:05 - Being human = the bittersweet mix of opportunity + burden
03:56 - Meet Bridget Meadows: from food-safety scientist to decision-coach
08:14 - Science vs intuition? Why they’re actually partners
12:02 - Crossroads, cul-de-sacs, and why your brain screams “stay put”
15:16 - Decision fatigue: 35,000 choices a day will fry anyone
20:43 - Are you on the right path? Use small experiments to find out
23:38 - “Hats, haircuts, or tattoos”—a sanity-saving way to rank decisions
26:21 - When your job is your identity (and how to reclaim yourself)
36:01 - Is society stuck too? Wealth hoarding, joy, and collective change
41:29 - Speaking up when it feels risky—privilege, fear, and smart activism
46:32 - Brain hack: swap “what if” for “even if” and watch possibilities open
49:19 - DIY change—with a guide: how Bridget’s one-and-done session works
Episode 138 is for You If...
You find yourself asking questions such as:
What does being human really mean when you balance intellect with mortality?
How can intuition kick-start the scientific process (and vice-versa)?
Why do crossroads—and cul-de-sacs—show up repeatedly in our lives?
What is decision fatigue and how does it sabotage big life moves?
How do you separate career from identity without losing yourself?
What practical steps reduce personal risk while maximizing social impact?
Which one-word shift turns worry into problem-solving momentum?
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Read the Interview Transcript - Episode 138
Find the episode transcript here.
Links and Resources - Episode 138
Website & all links hub: Bridget Meadows Coaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-archibald-meadows/
Instagram: @bridgetmeadowscoaching
Sponsors and Affiliates - Episode 138
Support for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN.
When I’m not podcasting, I’m working at Intuitive Bodywork TN friends, and I love it. Intuitive Bodywork TN is a holistic wellness center with a peaceful, healing vibe based in Franklin, Tennessee. We offer services like different types of massage therapy with highly skilled massage therapists, Reiki, trauma-informed coaching, immersive sound baths, popular classes like yin yoga, chakra balancing, and book studies, and we even have a relaxation room where you can come in for red light therapy, leg compression therapy, facial acupressure, or just to meditate or journal. The owner, Laura Stendel and I are actively growing and building out the space to be a safe refuge for you with different forms of healing support. So come check us out soon.
Learn more or book a service at intuitivebodyworktn.com.
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EPISODE CREDITS: Original intro and outro music by Ryan Sauls. Episode creation and graphics by Brandi Fleck. Editing by Natasha Rivera. Sound effects from zapslat.com. Bio and photos provided by Bridget Meadows.
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Hi, I’m your podcast host, Brandi Fleck. I’m a recognized communications and interviewing expert, a writer, an artist, and a private practice, certified trauma-informed life coach and Reiki healer. No matter how you interact with me, I help you tell and change your story so you can feel more like yourself. So welcome!
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