When fans watch The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon, we’re pulled into Belly’s whirlwind of first love, heartbreak, and the timeless push-and-pull between who she was and who she’s becoming. But what if Belly had a life coach walking alongside her? How might her story — and her choices — have been different?

At Juxtaposed Coaching, we believe in the power of helping people see their stories from the outside in, clarifying what they really want, and designing rhythms that move them toward it. If Belly had worked with a coach, here’s how her story might have shifted.

I asked good ol’ ChatGPT to give me a list of 10 challenges people navigating life transitions are facing. If you can relate to one of these, just know you’re not alone.

You’re ambitious. You have goals. But if you're honest... something keeps getting in the way.

You’re a high achiever. You have goals, deadlines, and a long to-do list. But when’s the last time you did something just because you enjoyed it?