Root Down to Rise Up: Trusting the Season You’re In

This solo episode is all about finding peace in the pause. What if the season when it feels like nothing is happening is actually preparing you for everything that comes next? In this episode I talk about my own recent season of pause—especially the anxiety I experienced around money and business—and the realization that ultimately, the universe had my back. Instead of constantly pushing, producing, and trying to make something happen, I decided to trust the pause, root down, and allow myself to rest, reassess, and prepare for whatever comes next. We often forget that nothing in nature blooms year-round. A tree has to grow an extensive root system underground before it can break through the surface, and sometimes we have to do the same. I share a few metaphors that have helped me understand these quieter seasons and offer a reminder that the invisible work you're doing right now may be exactly what allows you to step into your next chapter. You might not be stuck, you might just be rooting down before you can rise up. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Listen to the episode about my experience doing a 100-hour Vipassana meditation retreat My first baby business, Crea Content Marketing, is now 12 years old! Check out my second business, Write Your Path Coaching Learn more about my 5-week group coaching program The Write to Heal Get a copy of The 6-Fig Freelance Writing Contract for free Check out The 6-Fig Freelance Writer, the self-paced digital course I created for other writers who want to start and scale a business