The Power of the Pause: Earning More Energy Than You Spend

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been up to during my podcast pause and opening up about the inspiration behind my new book. I dive into one of my core teachings, learning to earn more energy than you spend, and explain how taking time to rest, recharge, and slow down can actually help you move faster, feel better, and live more intentionally.
I talk about how cortisol functions like your body’s energy currency, how imbalance leads to burnout, and how training your “relaxation muscle” can transform both your health and your relationships. Through personal stories and the analogies I use in my book, I explore the connection between stress, hormones, emotional suppression, and overall vitality.

In this episode, I discuss:
Why I paused the podcast to focus on writing my new book
The core message behind the book: earning more energy than you spend
How cortisol acts as the body’s energy currency
The importance of rest, recharge, and creative space
What happens when the body runs low on cortisol and compensates with adrenaline
How stress and hormone imbalance can show up as fatigue, anxiety, or burnout
The “relaxation muscle” analogy and how to strengthen it
The impact of internal vs. external stressors on energy
The role of emotional suppression in chronic health issues
Why healing requires time in the rest and digest state

If you’ve been running on empty or pushing through exhaustion, this episode is your reminder that pausing isn’t weakness, it’s the key to restoring your energy, creativity, and health.