Life's Toughest Choice: When Choosing Yourself Means Career Change, Divorce, and Defining Free Will- Eric Windhorst, Imi Lo

The Intense Mind with Imi Lo

Eric is Back! In this episode, we discussed:
- the courage it takes to leave a secure career,
- the fear of hurting loved ones when leaving a family that no longer aligns with your truth,
- and the philosophical question of whether free will truly exists.
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Reflections and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/06/23/eric2/
Eric's life story: https://www.ericwindhorst.ca/resources/on-intuition-energy-and-spirituality/
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This conversation with Eric delved deep, touching on those universal life questions we all ponder. We went deep.
Eric generously walked us through his journey of making a major career shift later in life, leaving behind the security of a science career to follow his heart and become a therapist. He didn’t shy away from addressing the very real anxieties around finances, societal expectations, and the weight of responsibility we often feel as adults. If you’ve ever felt that pull towards a different path but fear held you back, Eric’s experience will resonate.
I am incredibly grateful for his vulnerabilities and openness- Eric opened up about his decision to leave a marriage that no longer felt aligned with his truth. He spoke with such sincerity about the complexities of this experience—the pain, the fear, and most of all- the fear of hurting those he loves. His willingness to be so vulnerable was a gift to us all. Sometimes, choosing authenticity means making difficult choices, even when it hurts.
And for those intellectually inclined, we also delved into the age-old debate of free will versus determinism. Do we truly control our destinies, or are we guided by a force beyond our understanding?
What I loved about this conversation was that it was not an interview but more like two friends just… talking. Conversing. We were touching upon anything that came into our minds about life, the universe, everything. I hope you’ll listen with an open heart and mind because Eric’s insights were rich and deep, and they might spark something in you too.
Listening to Eric, I felt connected to his story. Even though his experiences were unique, they reflected the common struggle we all face when trying to break free from what society expects of us to find our true paths. He reminded me that this journey is never straightforward. It’s filled with

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