What is true stability in life? Is it possible?

Many of us chase stability through routines, relationships, or success—anything that gives the illusion of control. But when life unravels, we often fall into anxiety or self-blame, believing we’ve failed to hold everything together.

Dr. Victoria offers a deeper, more liberating perspective: what if real stability isn’t about control at all, but about learning to flow with life’s changes? In this foundational episode, she introduces the metaphor of surfing to explore how we can ride the waves of change instead of resisting them. You’ll learn how surrendering to life’s rhythms—even when they feel chaotic—can build a lasting sense of inner strength and freedom.

This week's practice: Realize you don’t have to hold everything together. You only have to show up for the wave in front of you. You can let go—and trust that you’re still held. Meditate on this quote by Jon Kabat Zinn: "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."

Featured in this episode: the work of photographer Jess Loiterton, whose art beautifully captures the spirit of surfing and surrender. Her imagery is featured throughout our podcast. You can see more of her work at adventuresofjess.studio.

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