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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 29 MIN

Slow Down to Level Up: How Joyful Boundaries Change Everything

from She Laughs: The Cool Girl's Guide to Courage · host Nancy Segrato

What happens when the dream you built becomes the cage that traps you?In this episode of She Laughs, Nancy sits down with the vibrant and inspiring Cody Wassel, America's Joy Catalyst, who built a thriving $500K doggy daycare business from the ground up, only to realize she had become a prisoner of her own success. From burnout and bankruptcy to boundless joy, Cody's story is proof that it's never too late to pivot, play, and rediscover yourself.Cody opens up about the moment a duck's little feet popping up out of a pond changed everything, how she went from grinding in survival mode to coaching women to live with intention and delight, and why slowing down might actually be the fastest path to the success you've been chasing.In this episode you'll discover:Why your four quadrants of life matter more than your to-do listHow curiosity can replace anxiety and road rage in secondsThe power of nano-moments and why joy lives in the small stuffWhy boundaries aren't walls, they're the door to your freedomHow to stop waiting until life calms down to actually start livingWhether you're a frustrated entrepreneur, a woman running on empty, or simply someone who forgot how to laugh, this episode will leave you feeling seen, fired up, and ready to choose yourself.Connect with Cody: codywassel.com | Instagram: @thecodyfactor

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