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What happens when the plan you were confident in suddenly doesn’t work anymore?
In this episode of Unshakeable Belief, Monica opens a new series by addressing the moment many women quietly struggle with but rarely talk about — when momentum slows, capacity shifts, and pushing harder no longer works.
This conversation is not about quitting, giving up, or losing your edge. It’s about understanding why pauses happen, how your body and nervous system communicate through interruption, and why slowing down is often an invitation to build something more sustainable.
If you’ve been feeling behind, scattered, or disappointed in yourself for needing a pause, this episode will help you reframe what’s happening and reconnect with steadiness instead of shame.
Why interruptions are not failures, but capacity signals
The difference between pausing and quitting
How strong, capable women often override their bodies until something forces a stop
Why clarity disappears during burnout and why that’s normal
How to stay grounded when life doesn’t go according to plan
This episode is the foundation for a 3-part series designed to help you move from interruption to clarity and forward motion without recreating burnout.
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By Monica Connolly5
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What happens when the plan you were confident in suddenly doesn’t work anymore?
In this episode of Unshakeable Belief, Monica opens a new series by addressing the moment many women quietly struggle with but rarely talk about — when momentum slows, capacity shifts, and pushing harder no longer works.
This conversation is not about quitting, giving up, or losing your edge. It’s about understanding why pauses happen, how your body and nervous system communicate through interruption, and why slowing down is often an invitation to build something more sustainable.
If you’ve been feeling behind, scattered, or disappointed in yourself for needing a pause, this episode will help you reframe what’s happening and reconnect with steadiness instead of shame.
Why interruptions are not failures, but capacity signals
The difference between pausing and quitting
How strong, capable women often override their bodies until something forces a stop
Why clarity disappears during burnout and why that’s normal
How to stay grounded when life doesn’t go according to plan
This episode is the foundation for a 3-part series designed to help you move from interruption to clarity and forward motion without recreating burnout.
🎟 Join my FREE virtual event: Rise & Thrive Live (February 21)
👉 Register here: https://riseandthrivewithmonica.myflodesk.com/ab5z15ak9q
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
You’re not behind.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices