When one door closes: healing the emotional impact of redundancy through energy healing and support

When my role was made redundant many years ago, it was one of the most emotionally intense roller coasters of my professional life. Just before the redundancy, my husband and I were thinking about starting a family. My role had excellent paid maternity leave of six months, which back then was unheard of (thankfully for new parents these days, paid parental leave in Australia is always improving!). Our plan was to have the financial support of the organisation I was working for to support my time as a new mother before returning to work after a year. I'm a planner (for those who know about human design, my incarnation cross is literally the cross of planning) so I had the plan all mapped out in my mind about how things were going to happen for the year ahead.

However, life had other plans - as I was very surprised when I got the invitation to a meeting, with the offer for me to bring a support person. The day the email arrived, news of impending redundancies spread around the office. I wasn't the only person in my team to be impacted. I had the night to mentally prepare before the meeting. It wasn't just the mental processing about the loss of my role, there was also the element of wanting to start a family with a secure role, that was no longer part of the equation.

As I sat with my manager and another representative in an office, hearing the news that my role was being made redundant, and that it was "just" a business decision due to a restructure, I was surprisingly calm. I don't recall crying or having an outpouring of emotion at that time, I suspect I was just trying to go with the flow and was probably in a bit of shock.

It's always funny how redundancy is positioned as not being personal, however in the midst of that experience it sure did feel personal. I had plans that were contingent on my employment in that role, and those plans for how I thought my life was going to play out dissipated quickly overnight.

I feel situations deeply within my own emotions, and for me in this experience I recall a large range - initially shock, lack of control, disbelief, which turned into anger, frustration, sadness and wondering what that meant for our plans to start a family - I had a secure job, the plan was all lined up... until it wasn't.

The lack of control was a really hard emotion to cope with, as previously when I'd left a job, it was my choice, and my plan. Having someone else make that decision for me was really challenging.

There was also an element of losing my sense of confidence and self-worth - it's really hard when an organisation advises that you are no longer needed.

As a spiritual person throughout my life I've always taken the approach of, when one door closes, another one opens. So I held tightly onto that belief and tried to trust that it would all work out.

Ultimately, we were able to fulfill our wish and plan to become parents, but not in the way I had planned. Redundancy, and all the emotions that came with that, were a significant part of my journey to motherhood and in the lead-in to my next corporate role.

There's a couple of important points I want to make here:

• There is never a good time to have an unexpected redundancy (a desired redundancy is a whole other situation!)

• There is never a good time financially to start a family so just go for it

• When one door closes due to redundancy, another one always opens

• Redundancy is God/Universe/Creator/Source's way of redirecting you into a role that is more aligned (while this definitely does not feel like this at the time, this is definitely true and requires trust and faith!)

• Everything is always working out for your highest and greatest good

• You cannot miss out on something that is meant for you.

Now, I can share those above points years later, with perspective and having done the healing work around redundancy, so I do not feel as emotionally intense about this situation as I did during, and for many years following. Navigating the redundancy process was very challenging personally. The range of emotions and the roller coaster that I went on was intense, and due to that intensity, many of those emotions that I experienced at that time remained in my body, in my subconscious, as trapped emotions.

When I started learning about the Emotion Code, I was really interested to identify trapped emotions relating to the redundancy situation. I was relieved to know that using the Emotion Code, I was able to release those trapped emotions, many of which were causing physical pain. When I released the emotional weight of that challenging situation, I immediately felt lighter and more peaceful. The intensity of the redundancy memories no longer bring up the same reaction and feeling - I have the memories of the situation and recall the emotions, but I no longer feel them in my body. It is liberating, and such a joy to have access to this incredible modality.

Using The Body Code and Belief Code I was also able to identify energetic imbalances that resulted from the experience, and release them, as well as identify and release any limiting subconscious beliefs that may have resulted from that experience around confidence, competence or success.

Now, as a Certified Emotion Cody, Body Code and Belief Code Practitioner in these modalities, I feel deeply honoured to support others who are going through similar experiences. Whether you are currently navigating redundancy, or you are ready to heal from the emotional residue of a past one, I’ve seen how powerfully these techniques can bring relief, balance, and renewed direction.

Let's explore this topic of redundancy further, how it impacts your emotions and how my Ember in Spring Program can support you through redundancy.

The emotional experience of redundancy

Redundancy is not just a professional change, it’s an emotional upheaval. It can challenge your identity, stability, and confidence all at once. Common emotions that may arise include:

• Shock and disbelief – wondering how things changed so suddenly

• Fear and uncertainty – not knowing what comes next

• Sadness and grief – missing the structure and purpose you once had

• Anger and resentment – questioning why this happened

• Self-doubt – feeling like you’ve lost your footing.

All of these emotions are completely valid. However, when they are not fully processed, they can become trapped emotions, energetic imbalances that stay within the body and energy field. Over time, these trapped emotions can affect your physical wellbeing, emotional resilience, and ability to move forward.

How energy healing supports you through redundancy and change

Energy healing modalities like The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Belief Code are gentle yet powerful tools that help clear these trapped emotions and restore energetic balance.

The Emotion Code

The Emotion Code helps identify and release trapped emotional energies from past experiences. After redundancy, emotions such as fear, insecurity, or disappointment can become stored in the body. Releasing them can bring a sense of emotional freedom and calm, helping you reconnect with yourself in a more grounded way.

The Body Code

The Body Code works at a deeper level, uncovering and correcting imbalances throughout your energy systems. This can include misalignments, energetic disconnections, or other forms of stress that may have built up during difficult transitions. The result is often a feeling of balance, inner strength, and improved wellbeing.

The Belief Code

The Belief Code helps identify and shift limiting subconscious beliefs that shape how we view ourselves and what we believe is possible. After redundancy, beliefs such as “I’m not valuable” or “I’ll never find another opportunity” can quietly influence how we show up. Reprogramming these beliefs can open the door to confidence, self-worth, and new aligned opportunities.

Redundancy as a redirection

I touched on this concept earlier - looking back, I can now see that my redundancy was not an ending, it was a redirection. It was God/Universe/Source’s way of guiding me toward something that was more aligned with who I truly am and how I am meant to contribute to the world.

At the time, I couldn’t see it through the intensity of my emotions. With perspective and healing, I can recognise that the space created by that ending allowed something new to grow (a baby - then another career direction!). Over time, it brought me into alignment with the work I do today, supporting others through change and helping them heal emotionally and energetically.

Whether you are currently going through redundancy or reflecting on a past experience that still feels unresolved, know that healing is possible. You can release what no longer serves you, reconnect with your sense of direction, and rediscover your confidence and purpose.

My redundancy and career change support programs

Because of my own experience, I’ve designed two personalised energy healing programs to support people through redundancy and career transition:

🌿 The 4-Week Ember in Spring Program – a focused journey to help you navigate the immediate emotional and energetic impact of redundancy. Over four weeks, we gently release trapped emotions, balance your energy systems, and rebuild emotional resilience so you can move forward with calm and clarity.

🌸 The 12-Week Ember in Spring Realignment Journey – a deeper, transformative program designed for those ready to fully realign with their next chapter. Together, we explore emotional release, subconscious belief reprogramming, and energetic restoration through The Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code. This journey supports you to rediscover purpose, confidence, and peace as you transition into your next opportunity.

Both pathways provide a safe, nurturing space to process change and reconnect with your authentic self. Sessions are held online, and no-talk options are available.

Moving forward with healing and hope

Energy healing offers a gentle yet transformative way to process the emotional impact of redundancy. It can help you find peace, balance, and renewed self-trust as you step into your next chapter.

If redundancy has left you feeling uncertain or disconnected, I invite you to explore how these modalities, and these tailored programs, can support your journey, just as they supported mine.

You deserve to feel light, free, and aligned again.

✨ Ready to begin your journey post redundancy?

Book a free connection call to learn more about my 4-Week Ember in Spring Program or 12-Week Redundancy Realignment Journey and discover how The Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code can help you heal emotionally, energetically, and physically.

About me

Hi, I’m Jeanette from Three Tulips Healing, a Certified Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code Practitioner. I support people who are navigating life and career transitions, whether it’s redundancy, career change, or emotional overwhelm, to find balance, alignment, satisfaction, peace, success and confidence through energy healing. Having personally experienced the emotional and energetic effects of redundancy, I understand how deeply these experiences can impact your wellbeing. It’s now my honour to help others release trapped emotions, restore harmony within, and realign with their purpose and potential.

Find out more about working with me here.