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Oct 28, 2025 25 min

push through or pause? learning when to rest vs. show up

from Chief of Self Hosted by 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 burnout My “push vs. pause” framework for checking in with myself Embodiment practices that help me tune into my body Why gentle action beats all-or-nothing thinking How I’ve reframed productivity as self-trust If 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube

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