In this episode, Hannah covers:

• Why redundancy can feel genuinely traumatic (and why that's not dramatic)
• The grieving process and why skipping it will cost you later
• How to tackle "the ick" around reaching out to your network
• The "weak ties" research that proves your second-degree network is your biggest asset right now
• Why you don't need to ask anyone for a job — and what to say instead
• The small goals strategy that builds momentum without overwhelming you
• How to use every networking conversation as live AI research

Timestamps:

00:55 — Today's listener question
02:00 — Why redundancy hits so hard (it's not just a job, it's identity)
03:15 — Step 1: Give yourself permission to grieve and how to do it without spiralling
04:50 — Step 2: The "ick" around networking and why it's not what you think
06:30 — Step 3: Set tiny, achievable goals and actually reward yourself
07:30 — Step 4: Use your networking conversations as live AI market research