Are you running on empty and calling it productivity?
In this episode, my good friend Lou Blaser joins me for a heart-to-heart about shifting from hustle mode to a more intentional rhythm of work and rest. Lou is a woman who stays busy—she writes the weekly newsletter We’re All Getting Older and hosts the Second Breaks podcast, where she explores midlife transitions and reinvention.
Lou shares how she’s experimenting with a new structure for her year—one that includes planned sprints of focused work followed by scheduled periods of reflection and recovery.
We talk about why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable, how we’ve both had to relearn the importance of rest, and what it really looks like to make space for joy in everyday life. From movement and creativity to mindset and morning routines, this conversation is packed with small shifts that can make a big difference.
Stick around to the end for a simple challenge that might help you reconnect with what lights you up—no hustle required.
🌻 If you’re feeling inspired, I’d love for you to share your thoughts about this episode on social media and tag me @latebloomerliving.
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