Ep. 89 What I’ve learned about business from trying to get pregnant

Shadow Work, WTF? - A podcast by Caitlin Hosking

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In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?I'm diving into a deeply personal journey that's been unfolding in my life—my (almost) year-long attempt to get pregnant. I'm diving into the emotional journey of trying to get pregnant and how it mirrors the ups and downs of running a business. 

From intense tracking and control to surrender and trust, I'll share my personal experiences and the valuable lessons learned along the way. 

Plus, a few book recommendations and a fun hack for podcasting and reading!


Key Points and Timestamps

00:02:00 - Fun Hack for Book Lovers & Business owners

  • Kindle stand that doubles as a podcast stand.

00:04:30 - Current Book Recommendations

  • Struggles with Crescent City, love for Zodiac Academy.

00:08:00 - Personal Journey with Pregnancy

  • Tracking and control patterns re-emerging.

00:11:00 - Lessons from the Journey

  • Doing the right things doesn’t guarantee results.

  • Similarities between pregnancy and business efforts.

00:17:00 - Emotional Struggles and Surrender

  • Dealing with disappointment and lack of control.

00:20:00 - Business Parallels

  • How emotional patterns in pregnancy relate to business challenges.

00:25:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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