Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Dang Hero podcast. I’m your host, Pauline McKinney.

 In this week’s Go Deeper episode, we’re going to be talking about returns and homecomings, and we’re going to be digging deeper into your past returns and homecomings.

 Just a short programming note, this is going to be the last episode of this first season. I’m so excited to take a little break and play with the format and see how we can keep exploring heroes’ journeys and make it a little more interactive, covering real stories. 

So, I might have a bonus episode coming out, stay tuned. I did have an interview recently, which I’m really excited about.

 Okay, well, let’s get back to our regular format, where we are going to be dropping in and mining our own inner world for answers, ideas, and inspiration. 

 All you need for this episode is your pause button, a beverage, if you’d like, and a journal, if you’d like.

 With that, let’s get started.

You know, you can easily hit pause in between the questions, reflect, and really think about what your answers are.

 That’s where the good stuff is.

With that, Let’s drop in.

 We’re gonna start by taking 3 of the deepest breaths, That you’ve taken all day.

 And if it’s been a day, feel free to add a nice, audible exhale.

 Welcome to your sacred inner workspace.

 This is a space that you’re opening to meet yourself, All of you is welcome.

 There’s no right way to do this work, and if nothing comes, that’s okay.

 Think of a time when you returned back into the real world after a life-changing event.

 Or a trip, or a time in your life, whether that was moving, graduating from school, returning back into regular life after an injury, or a medical diagnosis, or becoming a new parent.

•  What were some of the realizations and experiences that came with you in this new. Version of yourself that was re-entering the world.

•  Were you inspired to share or sell this new wisdom, or did you decide to keep it to yourself?
  
  
•  Why did you make that choice?
  
  
•  Would you do anything differently if you could go back and do it again?
  
  
•  How could this newfound wisdom, knowledge, or experience help others?
  
  
•  What if you decided to share that wisdom today?
  
  
  
•  Who would you share that with?
  
  
  

 Thank yourself for anything that came through.

 If you’d like to integrate some of those learnings, feel free to dance, shake.

 Do something physical with your body, go out in nature, Take nice, deep breaths.

 I want to thank you so much for being on this journey with me, and getting to the point of homecoming and returns. I’m so excited to return back, with the next season, and I can’t wait to share everything with you. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.