{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"170. How to Know When It\u2019s Time to Pause, Pivot &amp; Recalibrate (Season Finale)","description":"In this season finale of the But First She Failed podcast, Paola shares the emotional realization that led her to pause, pivot, and recalibrate this season of life and business. If you\u2019ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from the life you\u2019re working so hard to build, this episode is for you. Through personal stories, practical signs to look out for, and transformational questions to ask yourself, Paola opens up about motherhood, burnout, hustle culture, ambition, and the pressure high-achieving women often feel to keep pushing through every season. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   Signs you may be living in survival mode   How to know when it\u2019s time to pause, pivot, or recalibrate   Why high-achieving women often struggle with presence and overwhelm   Practical ways to slow down strategically without giving up on your goals   How to build a more sustainable life, business, and career   Questions to help you identify what this season of life is asking from you   Why intentional pauses can actually help you grow stronger long-term   Paola also shares why she\u2019ll be taking an intentional summer pause from regular podcast episodes, how she\u2019ll be helping behind the scenes in her family\u2019s businesses, and why she\u2019s excited to spend this season learning new skills and creating systems that will ultimately help serve both her businesses and this community even better moving forward. This isn\u2019t about quitting. It\u2019s about learning how to pursue purpose more sustainably. WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED THIS SUMMER:   Join the But First She Failed Insiders email list for behind-the-scenes updates, resources, lessons, business insights, and personal reflections\u2013 Here   Follow along on Instagram at @butfirstshefailed   Hit subscribe so you don\u2019t miss any surprise bonus episodes this summer   New episodes return this fall.    &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa7 If this episode resonated: Be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast to help more women find this message. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcbb Let\u2019s Connect: \ud83d\udcf2 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed \ud83c\udf10 Website: Paolasoares.com\u25b6\ufe0f Follow on YouTube: Watch Here \ud83d\udce9 6 Ways to Know You\u2019re Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here &amp;nbsp; Join the Email list and become a BFSF Insider Get Behind the Scenes Access and be the first to know about upcoming events and giveaways! Join here &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence","author_url":"https:\/\/paolasoares.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41358050\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41358050"}