The culture tells us that whenever we achieve a goal, we're supposed to stay there: 

“Now you're a butterfly. The End.” 

Yet Nature, which we're all part of, is always changing. 

In this final episode of their series on change, Martha and Ro are coming “full square” to talk about Square Four in The Change Cycle, which is about relaxing into the fact that there is no absolute destination.

Listen to find out how to enjoy Square Four without gripping it too tightly—and welcome the next change into your life.

The culture tells us that whenever we achieve a goal, we're supposed to stay there: 
“Now you're a butterfly. The End.” 
Yet Nature, which we're all part of, is always changing. 
In this final episode of their series on change, Martha and Ro are coming “full square” to talk about Square Four in The Change Cycle, which is about relaxing into the fact that there is no absolute destination.
Listen to find out how to enjoy Square Four without gripping it too tightly—and welcome the next change into your life.

What if we stopped listening to the controlling voice of the culture around us, and instead learned to reconnect with our own true nature? 

Sometimes we aren’t even sure why we feel so bewildered… and discontented… and even downright miserable. Often it’s because we have let the forces of society replace our own instinctive knowledge of what is right for us. 

Now, it’s time for us to find that voice again—before it’s too late.

For Martha and Rowan, Job One is to live according to our deepest truths, making the commitment to feeling good even when it means looking weird. We believe that this is how we will reinvent our world—from the inside out— to create a society that’s kinder, more equitable, and more ecologically sustainable than the one we see around us right now. 

This is the vision that we laugh and stumble and chat and feel our way towards here on this podcast.  Did we mention LAUGH? We want no part of personal and global transformation if it isn’t fun!

So if you struggle to find a place where people who are as idealistic and brokenhearted, as silly and deeply sincere, as bewildered as you are—you might have just arrived. 

Welcome!

What if we stopped listening to the controlling voice of the culture around us, and instead learned to reconnect with our own true nature? 
Sometimes we aren’t even sure why we feel so bewildered… and discontented… and even downright miserable. Often it’s because we have let the forces of society replace our own instinctive knowledge of what is right for us. 
Now, it’s time for us to find that voice again—before it’s too late.
For Martha and Rowan, Job One is to live according to our deepest truths, making the commitment to feeling good even when it means looking weird. We believe that this is how we will reinvent our world—from the inside out— to create a society that’s kinder, more equitable, and more ecologically sustainable than the one we see around us right now. 
This is the vision that we laugh and stumble and chat and feel our way towards here on this podcast.  Did we mention LAUGH? We want no part of personal and global transformation if it isn’t fun!
So if you struggle to find a place where people who are as idealistic and brokenhearted, as silly and deeply sincere, as bewildered as you are—you might have just arrived. 
Welcome!

What if we stopped listening to the controlling voice of the culture around us, and instead learned to reconnect with our own true nature?   Sometimes we aren’t even sure why we feel so bewildered… and discontented… and even downright miserable. Often it’s because we have let the forces of society replace our own instinctive knowledge of what is right for us.   Now, it’s time for us to find that voice again—before it’s too late.  For Martha and Rowan, Job One is to live according to our deepest truths, making the commitment to feeling good even when it means looking weird. We believe that this is how we will reinvent our world—from the inside out— to create a society that’s kinder, more equitable, and more ecologically sustainable than the one we see around us right now.   This is the vision that we laugh and stumble and chat and feel our way towards here on this podcast.  Did we mention LAUGH? We want no part of personal and global transformation if it isn’t fun!  So if you struggle to find a place where people who are as idealistic and brokenhearted, as silly and deeply sincere, as bewildered as you are—you might have just arrived.   Welcome!

Bewildered

A podcast for people who are trying to figure it out. Join Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan for help figuring out everyday conundrums. If you’re bewildered, join us!

The culture tells us that whenever we achieve a goal, we're supposed to stay there:  “Now you're a butterfly. The End.”   Yet Nature, which we're all part of, is always changing.   In this final episode of their series on change, Martha and Ro are coming “full square” to talk about Square Four in The Change Cycle, which is about relaxing into the fact that there is no absolute destination.  Listen to find out how to enjoy Square Four without gripping it too tightly—and welcome the next change into your life.

Change Cycle: Beauty That Moves

Have you ever felt like a stranger in a strange land?

In this BeWild Files episode of Bewildered, Martha and Ro dive into a question from listener Alia about feeling like an alien when you're among the people you’re “supposed to” feel at home with.

Tune in to learn how the spirit of community is different from the simple grouping together of people, and how sometimes differences can be a good thing because they enhance the wisdom of the crowd. It's a thought-provoking conversation you won't want to miss!



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Have you ever felt like a stranger in a strange land?
In this BeWild Files episode of Bewildered, Martha and Ro dive into a question from listener Alia about feeling like an alien when you're among the people you’re “supposed to” feel at home with.
Tune in to learn how the spirit of community is different from the simple grouping together of people, and how sometimes differences can be a good thing because they enhance the wisdom of the crowd. It's a thought-provoking conversation you won't want to miss! 
CONNECT WITH US
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/themarthabeck">Follow Martha on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marthabeck.com/episodes/feeling-like-an-alien/">The Bewildered Show Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Follow Ro on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewilderedpodcast/">Follow Bewildered on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

Have you ever felt like a stranger in a strange land? In this BeWild Files episode of Bewildered, Martha and Ro dive into a question from listener Alia about feeling like an alien when you're among the people you’re “supposed to” feel at home with. Tune in to learn how the spirit of community is different from the simple grouping together of people, and how sometimes differences can be a good thing because they enhance the wisdom of the crowd. It's a thought-provoking conversation you won't want to miss!

Feeling Like an Alien

Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this episode of Bewildered…Ro's mum Paula!

Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path—and for an unexpected reason.

Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable.



CONNECT WITH US
Follow Martha on Instagram
The Bewildered Show Notes
Follow Ro on Instagram
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Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this episode of Bewildered…Ro's mum Paula!
Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path—and for an unexpected reason.
Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable. 
CONNECT WITH US
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/themarthabeck">Follow Martha on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marthabeck.com/episodes/the-other-butterflies/">The Bewildered Show Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Follow Ro on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewilderedpodcast/">Follow Bewildered on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this episode of Bewildered…Ro's mum Paula!  Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path—and for an unexpected reason.  Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable.

The Other Butterflies

Martha and Ro are doing something a little different and a lot of fun on this episode of Bewildered: sharing about times when they’ve gone WAY outside of the culture. 

Because when we all tell each other stories about going outside culture, we give each other permission to do it more!

Tune in to hear about invisible whales, public nose-picking, polygamy, and more—plus find out the new name they’ve come up with for their beloved Bewildered community. If you love stories, this is the episode for you!



CONNECT WITH US
Follow Martha on Instagram
The Bewildered Show Notes
Follow Ro on Instagram
Follow Bewildered on Instagram

Martha and Ro are doing something a little different and a lot of fun on this episode of Bewildered: sharing about times when they’ve gone WAY outside of the culture. 
Because when we all tell each other stories about going outside culture, we give each other permission to do it more!
Tune in to hear about invisible whales, public nose-picking, polygamy, and more—plus find out the new name they’ve come up with for their beloved Bewildered community. If you love stories, this is the episode for you! 
CONNECT WITH US
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/themarthabeck">Follow Martha on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marthabeck.com/episodes/far-outside/">The Bewildered Show Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Follow Ro on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewilderedpodcast/">Follow Bewildered on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

Martha and Ro are doing something a little different and a lot of fun on this episode of Bewildered: sharing about times when they’ve gone WAY outside of the culture.   Because when we all tell each other stories about going outside culture, we give each other permission to do it more!  Tune in to hear about invisible whales, public nose-picking, polygamy, and more—plus find out the new name they’ve come up with for their beloved Bewildered community. If you love stories, this is the episode for you!

Change Cycle: Beauty That Moves

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