175. We’re Taking A Break. Here’s Why And How You Can Do It Too

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When Slowing Down Is the Fastest Path to Freedom

Ready to discover why strategic rest might be the most powerful business move you'll make this year? 🚀

In today's raw and vulnerable episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my decision to take a podcast break, sharing my personal mental health journey, and inviting you to reconsider what true business freedom looks like. If you've been feeling the post-pandemic burnout, questioning your business model, or simply craving more space for creativity and connection, this conversation is your permission slip to prioritize restoration over hustle.

As online course creators, we're constantly told that consistency trumps everything – but what if the path to sustainable success actually requires intentional pauses? I'm challenging the “content at all costs” mentality that leaves so many of us feeling trapped in businesses that were supposed to set us free.

“This is not me quitting. This is me nurturing. This is me taking care. This is me healing. This is me giving you the respect you deserve to come back and hear me at my best.” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why traditional “never stop” marketing advice might be sabotaging your wellbeing and creativity
  • Learn how mindfulness and meditation transformed my relationship with my business and helped calm my nervous system
  • Explore the power of conscious pausing as a strategic business decision rather than a failure
  • Understand the surprising connection between mental health and sustainable business growth
  • Implement a simple journaling practice to identify what in your business truly deserves your energy

Grab your favorite notebook and a cozy drink – this might be the most important business reflection you do all year. ☕️

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) Introduction and announcement of the podcast break 

(01:52) My personal journey with swimming, ADHD, and anxiety 

(08:15) The transformative power of mindfulness and meditation for entrepreneurs 

(12:11) How to recognize when your brain is in fight-or-flight mode in your business 

(16:45) The surprising reaction to “What To Do When You Don't Like Your Business Anymore” 

(20:51) Why September/October 2022 is asking us all to slow down 

(24:29) What to expect when the podcast returns in 2023 

(28:15) A journaling exercise to identify what you need to take a break from 

(32:20) The one thing I'm not taking a break from (and how to stay connected)


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>> The Launch Lounge™ Membership

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>> Free 5-Day Facebook & Instagram Ads Training

>> Other episodes you might like: 174. Some Thoughts On Making Lots Of Money

>> Other episodes you might like: 173. 3 Reasons NOW Is The Best Time To Start A Digital Courses Business with Amy Porterfield

>> Other episodes you might like: 172. 25 Biggest Lessons In Online Marketing I Learned From Amy Porterfield


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