“Being this gentle observer of your own experience… it sounds simple. But it’s life-changing.”

In this episode, I’m sharing where I am right now, personally and with this podcast. I’ve been feeling the nudge to slow down, to shift the rhythm, and to give myself permission to stop doing things out of obligation. That includes releasing the idea that I need to show up here every week just because I said I would.

You’ll hear about why it’s okay to follow your energy instead of the “shoulds,” how honoring your own cycles creates more impact (not less) and why you don’t need to force anything to make it meaningful. I also talk about the power of presence, simple practices that truly change your brain, and how this work continues—even when I’m not in your ears every week.

Thank you for being here. I’m not disappearing. I’m just giving myself some breathing room. And I hope this episode gives you permission to do the same.

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