EP 70 - Sandra Ocasio: Reclaiming Your Identity

Welcome to the Flow and Flourish Podcast. This is what I like to call a “sister-friend” community, which is the safe space to talk openly and honestly about the challenges we face while managing the competing priorities between our personal and professional lives. Many of us are either in corporate, an entrepreneur of a combination of the two, on top of being moms, wives, caregivers, big sister’s or just the go-to person in our circles of friends and families. Having all that responsibility can leave you overwhelmed and depleted if you don’t take inventory of where you’re at on a regular basis. Have you ever had back to back changes in your personal and professional life? Did you power through the changes because that’s what you’re used to doing? Of course you have! I asked those questions because on the other side of those changes, many of us struggle with something called identity loss, but we don’t exactly call it that. Identity loss happens when you experience dramatic life changes such as losing social relationships (think pandemic/isolation and losing loved ones), losing a job (again, pandemic) and in general when you lose your sense of self and self-with due to all the changes.  In today’s episode, I talk with Sandra Ocasio about her experience with identity loss. After moving from Las Vegas to a small town in Florida in 2016 due to her husband’s role in the military, Sandra thought she was losing her mind but she really lost her identity. She goes in to detail to help us understand: What identity loss looks and feels like Some of the triggers or symptoms  How to reclaim your identity She graciously shares what she calls the S.T.E.P.U.P. Method and how she used it to rebuild her life as a Digital Launch Coach who now helps coaches launch five and six figure coaching programs.  STEP UP Method: S - Self Awareness T - Therapy for Trauma E - Expand your Mindset P - Personal Development U - Upgrade your Vision P - Pursue Purpose w/Unshakable Passion After you’ve listened, I invite you to connect with us on social media. I love to hear how this is helping you, so make sure you tag me on Facebook or Instagram with your favorite takeaway from the episode. As a Capacity Coach, my philosophy is that when you flow effortlessly, you flourish tremendously. And when you do, it allows you to show up in excellence in all the areas of your life. Because I’ve been in your shoes, I am excited to be your guide on this journey. My promise is to help you increase your capacity by creating balance between your personal and professional life, without ever having to sacrifice yourself, your family, and what matters most to you! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast, it makes a big difference! And of course, make sure you share this with at least 3 women you know need to hear this! Nicole’s Contact Info: Website                Complimentary Capacity Check-in          Capacity Calculator    Instagram             Flow and Flourish Community              LinkedIn Sandra’s Contact Info: Website Instagram   Facebook