Have you ever realized that the identity you’ve built—the one that’s kept everything running—might also be the very thing keeping you from your next becoming?In this week’s episode of Plenty, I get to sit down with someone who has witnessed me through many of my own becomings: my longtime friend and former coach, Chela Davison. Our conversation is an intimate, funny, deeply human exploration of midlife unraveling as an initiation into deeper truth, creative recovery, and a fuller expression of self.Chela and I trace the arc of her journey from being the hyper-capable, endlessly resilient woman who could “make anything happen,” to the moment her internal generator finally sputtered out—and how that collapse ushered her into a two-year wintering season that ultimately birthed her acclaimed one-woman show, A Little Bit Much. We talk about the illusion of the breadwinner, the stories we project onto our partnerships, and the internalized cultural narratives that quietly shape our sense of worth.We also explore what it means to be “a little bit much” in a world that often prefers women palatable and contained—how to preserve our aliveness without overwhelming ourselves or others, and how to move from performative productivity into regenerative creativity. Chela’s story is a living example of following the energy, listening for what wants to be created, and allowing art to heal the artist first.This episode is full of laughter, truth telling, permission, and the kind of midlife wisdom that only comes from letting something fall apart so something truer can emerge.I can’t wait for you to listen.In this episode you’ll discover:✨ Over-identifying with resilience led to burnout✨ Creative recovery came from stepping back and slowing down✨ Challenging and redefining breadwinner narratives✨ Embracing being “a little bit much” as strength✨ Creative growth comes from staying with the process“I looked around and asked myself, ‘Who am I willing to disappoint to get my life back?’ And the first person I realized I was willing to disappoint… was me.” — Chela Davidson🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 – Introduction to Resilience & Identity00:26 – Guest Background & Creative Recovery03:00 – Turning 40, Maturity & Evolving Identity05:12 – Childhood Messaging & Self-Perception07:35 – Career Success, Challenges & Vulnerability09:13 – Burnout, Loss & Identity Crisis11:51 – Reclaiming Creative Life Force13:07 – Resentment, Breadwinning & Gender Expectations16:21 – Healing Through Vulnerability & Relationship Dynamics19:17 – The Influence of Patriarchy & Processing Resentment21:25 – Creative Recovery, New Projects & Self-Discovery27:22 – Vulnerability in Creative Processes & Community38:19 – Social Media, Creative Resistance & Staying With the Work44:18 – Art, Healing & Creative Integrity50:42 – The Journey of Art, Commerce & Creative Community54:49 – Closing Thoughts & ResourcesLinks and Resources:<a href="http://katenorthrup.com/breakthroughs">Free Money Breakthrough Guide</a>Connect with Chela Davison:<a href="http://ChelaDavison.com">Website</a><a href="https://cheladavison.substack.com/">Wizdotainment</a><a href="https://cheladavison.com/show">A Little Bit Much</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheladavison/">Instagram</a>✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You Make Rewire your nervous system for wealth, stop the money-in/money-out cycle, and create sustainable abundance. Includes the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual. →<a href="https://katenorthrup.com/reset"> Get it free at katenorthrup.com/reset</a>

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