What Lobsters Can Teach Us About Growth

Mindset

Oct 11

Introduction

Because even crustaceans know when it’s time for an upgrade.

Welcome to the very first episode of Your Life, Rebranded! If you know anything about Kat Torre, you know she loves a good analogy — this one comes with claws. Kat takes us on a journey into the world of lobsters and their messy (but necessary) growth process.

Turns out, lobsters have a lot to teach us about letting go of what no longer fits and making room for something bigger, better, and bolder. Spoiler alert: It's uncomfortable, a little scary, but oh-so-worth it.

Key Takeaways

Here’s what you’ll walk (or scuttle) away with after this episode:

Lobsters get it: When they outgrow their shells, they don’t waste time—they shed that thing and get on with life.
We humans? Not so much: Instead of ditching our tight, outdated “shells” (like a dead-end job, a stagnant friendship, or that old mindset), we distract ourselves with Netflix and endless scrolling.
Growth means discomfort: Lobsters literally have to hide while their new shell forms—vulnerable but ready to grow. Are you brave enough to shed your shell and let the next version of yourself come to life?
Don’t stay stuck: What “shell” have you outgrown? And more importantly, what’s stopping you from shedding it?

Episode Highlights

The claws come out in this episode, and here’s where you’ll find the juiciest bites:

[0:10]: Kat breaks down the lobster analogy and how their growth process mirrors ours—minus the seafood part, of course.
[1:10]: The real talk: when life gets tight and uncomfortable, it’s a sign that you’re outgrowing your current shell. Time to molt!
[2:20]: Humans, unlike lobsters, are pros at avoiding growth. We numb ourselves with distractions instead of facing the discomfort head-on.
[3:30]: Kat challenges us to stop staying small. If a lobster can grow through discomfort, what’s your excuse?

Quotable Moment

Here are the lines that’ll make you want to shout, "YES!" or at least, tweet immediately:

"Lobsters know what’s up. When their shell gets tight, they don’t complain — they shed it, grow a bigger one, and get on with being fabulous." —Kat Torre

Listen Now

Ready to get your growth on? Tune in to the full episode of Your Life, Rebranded and learn how to embrace your inner lobster. Available on Spotify!

Don’t just listen — shed your shell and share with a friend!

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More About Your life, rebranded.

Your life, rebranded. by Kat Torre is your go-to space for receiving regular voice notes and support as we all navigate life transitions and seek to embrace personal growth. It’s where third-culture entrepreneurs, creatives, and go-getters come to level up—no holding back.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, actionable insights that will inspire you to shed the old and step into the new. As a third culture entrepreneur living in the US, she shares real-life stories and fun analogies that will stick with you long after the episode ends.

Think of this podcast as a mass group audio text from a friend, one who’s always got your back with not just what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear. Want to break free from what’s holding you back? Kat’s got your back.