281: The Power of Pause: Reflections on Loss and Renewal

I’m back! Though in many ways, I never really left. After taking a pause from Work from the Inside Out and my usual online presence, I wanted to share what this time away has taught me. The pause was prompted by the loss of my father, an experience that brought deep reflection, and ultimately, gratitude.

In this solo episode, I talk about what it means to allow ourselves to pause and to stop pushing; and instead, allow life to unfold into its own rhythm. I’ve learned that stepping back doesn’t mean giving up; it’s an act of honoring what’s happening and trusting that healing and clarity can come in their own time.

I also revisit the stories of past guests who have inspired me through their own transformative experiences; people like Michael O’Brien, Luis Velasquez, and Jenny Lisk. Each of them found new meaning after their lives changed in unexpected ways. Their stories and my own, remind me that when we allow life’s pauses to do their work, they often guide us toward growth and deeper purpose.

In this week’s Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• Why I chose to take a pause and what it taught me
• How grief can reveal new layers of gratitude and insight
• The unexpected gifts that come with slowing down
• The resilience and reinvention of past guests Michael O’Brien, Luis Velasquez, and Jenny Lisk
• How honoring life’s pauses can help you live and work with more meaning

Revisit Past Episodes:

• 6: Hitting the Pause Button with Michael O'Brien
• 35: Adapt and Thrive with Luis Velasquez
• 113: From Grief to Giving, One Step at a Time with Jenny Lisk

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