Permission to Pause: Finding Rest Without Quitting

It’s Both — Personal Growth For Real Life Transitions

Feeling overwhelmed by nonstop to-dos yet craving real rest and emotional clarity?

In this solo episode of It’s Both, host Nikki P gets honest about the tension between doing and being—launching a show, parenting, working, creating—while trying to slow down enough to actually feel human.
Instead of hacks and hustle, Nikki offers a grounded, 5-minute check-in practice: pause, ask “What do I need right now?”, listen without judgment, then choose the next small step.

She explores boundaries, capacity, nervous-system cues, and why self-compassion beats white-knuckling productivity. If you’re living in the messy middle—tired, busy, and still wanting meaning—this conversation normalizes mixed emotions, builds emotional resilience, and gives you permission to breathe, recalibrate, and move forward with tenderness. Because life isn’t either/or—it’s both.

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1. Introduction to the Podcast and Its Themes (00:00:07)

2. Reflections on the First Three Months of Podcasting (00:00:25)

3. Navigating Life's Complexities and Dualities (00:01:19)

4. The Tension of Productivity vs. Self-Care (00:02:31)

5. The Importance of Language in Sharing Experiences (00:04:59)

6. Finding Balance in Life's Responsibilities (00:06:52)

7. Practicing Stillness and Listening to Yourself (00:14:00)

8. Conclusion: Embracing the Bothness of Life (00:23:51)