Most of us transition from one stage of life to the next without any kind of ceremony or initiation.  But Paula Conroy argues that without rites of passage, we lose the potential for transformation and deep healing that can come with these important milestones. So, what can we do to make healthy rites of passage mainstream again? And what are the consequences of remaining uninitiated?  Paula Conroy is the Transformational Rites of Passage Facilitator behind The Frequency, a platform that supports women in moving into our full feminine maturity, strength and power. Paula spent 15 years in senior leadership in global banking before pivoting to entrepreneurship, and she is committed to helping women heal our fragmented parts and emerge transformed into a fuller, more authentic version of ourselves. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Paula joins Anjel to discuss the three components of a healthy rite of passage and describe what’s missing from the ceremonies in our current cultural framework. Paula explains how rites of passage benefit the individual and their community, offering examples of the collective fallout of having uninitiated decision makers. Listen in to understand the transformational power of having your story listened to—and learn how to leverage rites of passage to transition into your next stage of life in a healthy way. What You Will Learn 3 components of a healthy rite of passage into young adulthood What’s missing from our ceremonies in the current cultural framework How rites of passage benefit both the individual and their community Why uninitiated young men often engage in risk-taking behaviors How uninitiated boys and girls cope with the transition to young adulthood Why it’s harmful for women to carry their ‘wounded maiden’ into midlife The collective fallout of having uninitiated decision makers Paula’s vision to have rites of passage become mainstream again What to do if you’re entering elderhood but remain uninitiated The power of transformation in having your story listened to  Connect with Paula Conroy The Frequency Resources The Rites of Passage Institute Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell  Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com