086: The Power of Rest: A Note Before I Take a Summer Break

In today's episode, I'm sharing something personal: I'm stepping away from the podcast for the summer—and I want to tell you why. After 20 months of consistency (and only missing 4 episodes!), I've made the intentional choice to pause, rest, and create space. Not because I'm burned out, but because I want to protect my creativity, be present with my family, and allow myself to dream bigger for this show and the women it serves. Rest isn't weakness. It's power. And even the things we love need room to breathe. This episode is a love note to every woman who's afraid to slow down. It's your reminder that rest is where clarity, creativity, and connection begin. In this episode, I share: Why I'm taking a summer break from the podcast What makes stepping back so hard (especially for high-achieving women) A mindset shift around rest that changed everything for me How rest can be your greatest strategy—not your downfall A challenge to reflect on your own pace, permission, and peace This isn't goodbye—it's a pause with purpose. I'll be back. Catch up on a few of my favorite episodes from this year: Episode 68: I Walked 825 Miles In 2024 And This Is What I Learned Episode 72: 3 Tips To Creating A More Positive Morning Routine Episode 76: My Mom's Story: 27 Years Drug And Alcohol Free Episode 80: Navigating Loss While Still Focusing On Your Health Links Mentioned: Go to Claudia McDivitt to stay up to date with podcast releases, mindset tips, journal prompts, recipe inspo, freebies, and more! Get the full shownotes HERE Connect with Claudia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiamcdivitt/