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Episode 15: Still Brewing – The Power of the Incubation Phase
What if the moments when you feel stuck… are actually sacred?
In this soft, muddy, early-spring episode, Mandy explores the often overlooked power of incubation—the in-between space where nothing looks like it’s happening, but everything actually is. She invites you into the tender, fertile territory of the compost phase—that messy, musty, breaking-down season where transformation is quietly taking root beneath the surface.
This episode is a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t always look like blooming. Sometimes it looks like resting, unraveling, saying no, canceling plans, craving solitude, and not having the answer. And sometimes, it looks like rot—beautiful, necessary, holy rot—that becomes nourishment for what’s next.
If you’ve been feeling foggy, inward, or a little undone… this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll reflect on:
Why incubation matters (especially for women)
The sacred intelligence of the compost phase
How to honor the pause—even when the world keeps asking you to bloom
What becoming really feels like (hint: it’s not always shiny)
Reflection Prompt:
What part of you is still brewing?
What’s breaking down… so something beautiful can break through?
I'd like to hear from you about this episode, feel free to contact me at hello@mandydudley.com