Giving Yourself Permission to Pause

How do you know when it’s time to pause, and how do you trust yourself enough to do it?

In this solo mini episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of why I’m pressing pause on podcast episodes, newsletters, and my inbox in September. I also share what it took to give myself that permission. Spoiler: it’s way harder than it sounds.

From grief and mold exposure to big creative growth, my life and business have been full. In this moment, I’m choosing to protect what matters most by temporarily setting a few things down. I walk you through the reflection questions, mindset shifts, and logistical steps that are helping me honor this pause, not as giving up, but as preparing for what comes next.

What you’ll discover:

• The emotional cost of continuing when everything feels like too much (02:05)
• Why pausing creative output is sometimes the most strategic move (06:08)
• Scarcity fears that show up for entrepreneurs when we stop producing (10:43)
• Reflection prompts to explore your relationship with rest (14:06)
• An invitation to treat your next pause as a living experiment (17:38)

If you've been craving a break but feel afraid of losing momentum, this episode is your reminder that rest is not a detour. It’s part of the path.

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qAiu997zsWY