There She Goes Taking a Break (And Why I Don’t Regret It)

500 downloads. 15 episodes. 3 months in.My podcast was gaining momentum…and that’s exactly when I decided to take a break.In this episode, I’m sharing why.Not because I owed anyone an explanation; quite the opposite, actually.But because the response to my “There She Goes Taking a Break” post made me realize something important: we spend so much time seeing the highlight reels online that we forget there are whole lives happening behind the scenes.So this episode is a little different.No script. No guest. No polished lesson.Just a raw, honest conversation about what was happening behind the scenes in my life, how I chose rest over resentment, and why taking a break isn’t the same thing as quitting. In this episode, I share what was going on across my corporate career, podcast, businesses, health journey, fertility journey, and personal life, and why I ultimately chose to prioritize my well-being over checking another box.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, stuck in comparison, or guilty for resting, this episode is for you 💖Key Topics:• Why I took my first break from the podcast after 15 episodes• The difference between consistency and perfection• Continuing when nobody is watching, listening, or clapping• Why I created There She Goes and the community I hope to build• Returning from vacation to postponed interviews, increased responsibilities, and competing priorities• Navigating PCOS, fertility challenges, and prioritizing health• Learning to regulate my nervous system instead of pushing through burnout• The trap of comparing yourself to other women, especially on social media• Why we need to normalize breaks and stop expecting explanations• The possibility of betting on myself and pursuing entrepreneurship full-time• A reminder that there are whole lives happening behind the highlight reel🥗 Quick Note about HungryrootOne of the tools helping me simplify healthy eating right now, especially in a busy season, is Hungryroot. If you struggle keeping up with your own meal planning, feel free to use my referral link or code below to receive $50 off your first delivery of $100+:Referral Code: EC6AKCTX⏱️ Timestamps0:31 This episode is completely unscripted2:54 Keep going even when no one is clapping, watching, or listening3:46 Why I created this podcast and the kind of community I want to build6:15 Returning from vacation to real life, postponed interviews, and competing priorities8:39 Health, fertility, PCOS, and receiving a wake-up call from my fertility specialist11:11 Choosing rest, regulating my nervous system, and redefining priorities11:53 Comparison, self-criticism, and the pressure of social media13:14 Why we need to normalize breaks and remember we’re more than what we post online14:37 Considering entrepreneurship full-time and betting on myself again16:21 You’re probably doing better than you thinkFollow @thereshegoesclub for updates and community events.Join the There She Goes Club to activate joy, fun, and wonder back into your life.