EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 25 MIN
push through or pause? learning when to rest vs. show up
from Chief of Self · host Mady Maio
In this episode, I dive into one of the hardest questions I’ve been asking myself lately: when do you push through, and when do you pause? From building my startup to managing my energy and emotions, I’ve been learning what it actually means to find balance: to move through life with compassion instead of burnout, and to trust myself in the process.✨ In this episode:How I tell the difference between procrastination and burnoutMy “push vs. pause” framework for checking in with myselfEmbodiment practices that help me tune into my bodyWhy gentle action beats all-or-nothing thinkingHow I’ve reframed productivity as self-trustIf you’re learning to slow down without losing momentum or trying to figure out how to show up for yourself without burning out, this one’s for you.🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self , my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self.Watch the podcast here.STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube
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In this episode, I dive into one of the hardest questions I’ve been asking myself lately: when do you push through, and when do you pause? From building my startup to managing my energy and emotions, I’ve been learning what it actually means to find balance: to move through life with compassion instead of burnout, and to trust myself in the process.✨ In this episode:How I tell the difference between procrastination and burnoutMy “push vs. pause” framework for checking in with myselfEmbodiment practices that help me tune into my bodyWhy gentle action beats all-or-nothing thinkingHow I’ve reframed productivity as self-trustIf you’re learning to slow down without losing momentum or trying to figure out how to show up for yourself without burning out, this one’s for you.🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self , my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self.Watch the podcast here.STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube
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