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Some truths are hard to say out loud, but they matter if you care about the work and the people who support it. Today I’m candid about burnout, creative integrity, and the choice to pause before the quality slips any further. After a year that crossed 200 episodes and a run of intense, dark story arcs, the signs were clear: the craft needs recovery time. We talk about the mental load of writing layered narratives, the challenge of pairing heavy themes with personal growth, and the responsibility to deliver episodes that feel thoughtful, not rushed.

I share where the schedule stands—Drax will land for Halloween as promised, then we’ll step back for a few weeks. Thanksgiving may stay quiet while I regroup, with a likely Christmas series if the well refills the way it should. This isn’t a goodbye; it’s a reset with intention. Listeners have shown steady support even through a lighter posting stretch, and that loyalty deserves more than just hitting publish. It deserves our best ideas, sharper editing, and stories that earn your time.

If you’re a creator feeling the same strain, consider this your permission slip: rest is a strategy, not a surrender. Step back, protect your energy, and come back with work you’re proud of. Gent’s Journey isn’t going anywhere—we’re protecting the foundation so we can build better. If this resonates, follow the show, share this note with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review so others can find us. Your support keeps the lights warm while we reset, and we’ll return with the kind of storytelling that brought you here.

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