What if slowing down isn’t risky, but the very thing that keeps you strong? In this episode of Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning, I challenge the myth that constant motion equals success and invite you to see rest as a performance strategy, not a luxury. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and my own six-day hiking experience through the Maluti Mountains, I explore how intentional pauses, recovery cycles, and moments of stillness help high-functioning women perform at their best — without ...
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What if slowing down isn’t risky, but the very thing that keeps you strong? In this episode of Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning, I challenge the myth that constant motion equals success and invite you to see rest as a performance strategy, not a luxury. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and my own six-day hiking experience through the Maluti Mountains, I explore how intentional pauses, recovery cycles, and moments of stillness help high-functioning women perform at their best — without ...
Episode 09 | The Power of Pausing: What a Poet and a Cappuccino Taught Me
Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning
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Episode 09 | The Power of Pausing: What a Poet and a Cappuccino Taught Me
Ever find yourself eating, typing, and planning all at once — without really tasting your food or noticing where you are? That was me the other morning, until a poem by Mary Oliver, a cappuccino, and some unexpected wisdom from a coffee shop manager reminded me of the power of pausing. In this episode of Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning, I share how one ordinary morning became a turning point in presence. From Tommy Rivs’ story of healing to Mary Oliver’s “Invitation,” to Wendy’s sim...
Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning
What if slowing down isn’t risky, but the very thing that keeps you strong? In this episode of Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning, I challenge the myth that constant motion equals success and invite you to see rest as a performance strategy, not a luxury. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and my own six-day hiking experience through the Maluti Mountains, I explore how intentional pauses, recovery cycles, and moments of stillness help high-functioning women perform at their best — without ...
