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The Beauty and Challenge of Pausing for the Summer

WithIn Podcast

Show Notes

It’s the end of summer and I am back! What was going to be a two-week break from the podcast turned into a full summer of slow beautiful presence. I allowed myself to let go of my trademark hustler energy, and a softer side of me stepped forward to take the lead. This shift helped me to experience such deeper connections with my children, JP, my parents and myself.

Today I’ll share why I needed this pause and where I’m at with these changes now that I am back on the mic.

Today on WithIn:

How burnout snuck up and blindsided me during the spring

Effectively taking a break when you are a ‘doer’

What I learned when I allowed my hustler energy to take a back seat for the first time

How I’m integrating my learnings into my real life now that I am entering autumn

Come join us this March 2026 for Clarity & Connection, an intimate Women’s Retreat on the remote, tropical coast of Cambutal, Panama. Through yoga, meditation, and soulful community, you’ll reconnect with yourself and return to what truly matters. Learn more here.

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