July 2, 2025 • 7 mins
In this 7-minute episode, I open up about why I’ve been quiet on the podcast lately, and why learning to honor our nervous system, especially during emotionally charged times, is such a powerful act of self-love.
I explore what it means to extend grace to ourselves when we don't have the capacity to "do it all," and how uncomfortable (but necessary) it can be to put our own well-being first, especially if you’ve been conditioned to people-please or overachieve.We talk about the courage it takes to say, “This is what I have capacity for today, and that is enough."
And I close by sharing details about our upcoming Tuscany Self-Worth & Sisterhood Retreat; a space intentionally created for rest, healing, and deep reconnection.
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I explore what it means to extend grace to ourselves when we don't have the capacity to "do it all," and how uncomfortable (but necessary) it can be to put our own well-being first, especially if you’ve been conditioned to people-please or overachieve.We talk about the courage it takes to say, “This is what I have capacity for today, and that is enough."
And I close by sharing details about our upcoming Tuscany Self-Worth & Sisterhood Retreat; a space intentionally created for rest, healing, and deep reconnection.
♾ In a fast-paced world like the one we live in, time is one of our most important assets. For a few minutes every episode, I, Tannaz Hosseinpour, will be discussing topics that aim to enhance the quality of your life, by helping you feel empowered to take inspired action on your personal growth journey.
Connect with me for daily insights on:
TikTok
To sign up to the upcoming Tuscany retreat from August 18-23, click here
More resources available on : www.minutesongrowth.com
This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
You're listening to The Minutes on Growth podcast the show
that brings you mindfully curated insights into relationships, spirituality, personal
development and everything in between, with your hosts Tenas the.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Same Poor Hi Soul friends at Tanas the same port.
Welcome back to another short solo episode of The Minutes
on Growth Podcasts. You might have noticed that it's been
a couple of weeks since our last episode, and I
want to start today by addressing that and being honest
with you. With everything that was going on in the
world and continues to go on in the world, particularly
(00:41):
in the Middle East, I found myself needing to pause,
not because I didn't have anything to say, but because
my nervous system didn't have the capacity to hold space
for one more thing. And that's something I've really been
learning to honor. So instead of pushing through, instead of
(01:05):
producing for the sake of producing, I gave myself permission
to take something off my plate, and I was able
to extend grace to myself. And that's what today's episode
is really about. How do we learn to honor our
capacity and extend grace to ourselves, especially when the world
around us keeps demanding more We see so often, especially
(01:31):
for those of us who are recovering people pleasers or perfectionists,
the idea of pausing feels wrong. We fear letting others down.
We fear not being enough, not doing enough. We fear
slowing down might make us seem lazy, unmotivated, or weak.
(01:56):
But I want to offer a refrain. Pausing is and weakness.
It is wisdom. Your nervous system knows when it's reached
its threshold. You know those moments when everything you see
and hear gets on your nerves and you're super on edge.
(02:17):
That's when you know you've crossed your internal limits. That's
when you know you've perhaps crossed that threshold. So one
of the most healing things we can do for ourselves
is to listen when that whisper shows up telling us
to pause. Because regulation nervous system regulation doesn't happen in
(02:44):
constant motion. It happens in rest, it happens in space,
it happens in the exhale. And so one of the
phrases I've found myself repeating lately is this is what
I have capacity for today, and that is enough. Say
(03:08):
it with me, This is what I have capacity for today,
and that is enough, whether that is sending one email,
or feeding yourself or just waking up and being with
what is Your worth is not measured by how much
you accomplish. Your worth is not earned, it is remembered.
(03:33):
It is innate. Again, your worth is not earned, it
is remembered. It is innate. And your relationship with yourself,
it is heavily influenced by how tenderly you respond to
yourself in those tender moments. I also want to speak
(03:59):
to that very specific discomfort that can arise when you
do start honoring your capacity, especially for the people pleaser,
especially for those of us who grew up learning to
be hyper aware of everyone else's needs but our own.
Because let's be honest, sometimes putting your well being first
(04:23):
feels selfish. So I want to take a moment and
acknowledge that. But it's actually not selfish. It's actually a
radical act of self responsibility. Because you cannot pour into
(04:48):
others when your own cup is bone dry, and you
can't truly serve when your own nervous system is in
survival mode. So when you say I need to rest or,
I can't hold that conversation right now, or I need
space to feel you're not abandoning others. You are simply
(05:13):
choosing not to abandon yourself. And I promise you, when
you learn to do that, you show up for others
more honestly, more sustainably, and more compassionately. So your community,
your tribe, your social circle benefits from this too. And
(05:37):
so if no one has told you this recently, let
me be the one that tells you that you are
allowed to take a break, You are allowed to reset,
You are allowed to choose rest over hustle. You are
allowed to do that, and I hope you allow yourself,
(06:01):
you give yourself permission to do that. Before we close,
I want to gently remind you that our tuskany self worth,
self care and sisterhood retreated, is just around the corner
or a month and a half away. There are only
a few spots left, and if you've been feeling the
pull to recharge, to reset, and to reconnect in a
(06:23):
deeply nourishing way, this might be for you. Because part
of reclaiming our capacity also means surrounding ourselves with spaces
that honor who we are becoming, Spaces that feel safe,
that feel expansive, that encourage you to be rather than
to perform. So, whether it's through a retreat, a pause,
(06:45):
a breath, or a boundary, May you keep choosing you.
May you keep honoring what you need, and may you
keep extending grace even when it feels unfamiliar. You're not behind.
You are right on time until next time. Be gentle
with yourself. You're doing much better than you think. Speak soon.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Thank you for joining us this week on Minutes on Growth.
If you enjoyed today's episode, then make sure you never
miss a show by clicking the subscribe bon now
You're listening to The Minutes on Growth podcast the show
that brings you mindfully curated insights into relationships, spirituality, personal
development and everything in between, with your hosts Tenas the.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Same Poor Hi Soul friends at Tanas the same port.
Welcome back to another short solo episode of The Minutes
on Growth Podcasts. You might have noticed that it's been
a couple of weeks since our last episode, and I
want to start today by addressing that and being honest
with you. With everything that was going on in the
world and continues to go on in the world, particularly
(00:41):
in the Middle East, I found myself needing to pause,
not because I didn't have anything to say, but because
my nervous system didn't have the capacity to hold space
for one more thing. And that's something I've really been
learning to honor. So instead of pushing through, instead of
(01:05):
producing for the sake of producing, I gave myself permission
to take something off my plate, and I was able
to extend grace to myself. And that's what today's episode
is really about. How do we learn to honor our
capacity and extend grace to ourselves, especially when the world
around us keeps demanding more We see so often, especially
(01:31):
for those of us who are recovering people pleasers or perfectionists,
the idea of pausing feels wrong. We fear letting others down.
We fear not being enough, not doing enough. We fear
slowing down might make us seem lazy, unmotivated, or weak.
(01:56):
But I want to offer a refrain. Pausing is and weakness.
It is wisdom. Your nervous system knows when it's reached
its threshold. You know those moments when everything you see
and hear gets on your nerves and you're super on edge.
(02:17):
That's when you know you've crossed your internal limits. That's
when you know you've perhaps crossed that threshold. So one
of the most healing things we can do for ourselves
is to listen when that whisper shows up telling us
to pause. Because regulation nervous system regulation doesn't happen in
(02:44):
constant motion. It happens in rest, it happens in space,
it happens in the exhale. And so one of the
phrases I've found myself repeating lately is this is what
I have capacity for today, and that is enough. Say
(03:08):
it with me, This is what I have capacity for today,
and that is enough, whether that is sending one email,
or feeding yourself or just waking up and being with
what is Your worth is not measured by how much
you accomplish. Your worth is not earned, it is remembered.
(03:33):
It is innate. Again, your worth is not earned, it
is remembered. It is innate. And your relationship with yourself,
it is heavily influenced by how tenderly you respond to
yourself in those tender moments. I also want to speak
(03:59):
to that very specific discomfort that can arise when you
do start honoring your capacity, especially for the people pleaser,
especially for those of us who grew up learning to
be hyper aware of everyone else's needs but our own.
Because let's be honest, sometimes putting your well being first
(04:23):
feels selfish. So I want to take a moment and
acknowledge that. But it's actually not selfish. It's actually a
radical act of self responsibility. Because you cannot pour into
(04:48):
others when your own cup is bone dry, and you
can't truly serve when your own nervous system is in
survival mode. So when you say I need to rest or,
I can't hold that conversation right now, or I need
space to feel you're not abandoning others. You are simply
(05:13):
choosing not to abandon yourself. And I promise you, when
you learn to do that, you show up for others
more honestly, more sustainably, and more compassionately. So your community,
your tribe, your social circle benefits from this too. And
(05:37):
so if no one has told you this recently, let
me be the one that tells you that you are
allowed to take a break, You are allowed to reset,
You are allowed to choose rest over hustle. You are
allowed to do that, and I hope you allow yourself,
(06:01):
you give yourself permission to do that. Before we close,
I want to gently remind you that our tuskany self worth,
self care and sisterhood retreated, is just around the corner
or a month and a half away. There are only
a few spots left, and if you've been feeling the
pull to recharge, to reset, and to reconnect in a
(06:23):
deeply nourishing way, this might be for you. Because part
of reclaiming our capacity also means surrounding ourselves with spaces
that honor who we are becoming, Spaces that feel safe,
that feel expansive, that encourage you to be rather than
to perform. So, whether it's through a retreat, a pause,
(06:45):
a breath, or a boundary, May you keep choosing you.
May you keep honoring what you need, and may you
keep extending grace even when it feels unfamiliar. You're not behind.
You are right on time until next time. Be gentle
with yourself. You're doing much better than you think. Speak soon.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Thank you for joining us this week on Minutes on Growth.
If you enjoyed today's episode, then make sure you never
miss a show by clicking the subscribe bon now
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