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[#113] Hard Lessons I Didn’t Expect From My Soft Girl Season (Podcast Summer Break!)
I’m inviting you into a truly raw, behind-the-scenes episode today - one that’s less about macros, hormones, or fitness protocols, and more about the messy, beautiful process of slowing down, choosing alignment over constant output, and facing some hard truths about myself.
If you’ve been curious how my “soft girl season” has really unfolded… well, this is it! I open up about why I decided to take a summer pause from the podcast (don’t worry, we’re coming back better than ever!), what my downtime actually looked like (hint: it wasn’t all cappuccinos and leisure reads), and how deeply this chapter has challenged my lifelong patterns of tying my worth to productivity.
I also share how stepping back created the space to finally leap into grad school, sharpen my skills in clinical nutrition, and confront brewing health issues - from creeping hypothyroid trends to gut dysfunction and stubborn cortisol weight. It’s been humbling, uncomfortable, and exactly what I needed. Whether you’re a fellow high-achiever flirting with burnout, or simply someone who needs a reminder that you don’t have to earn your rest, I hope this episode gives you permission to pause and reassess what alignment looks like for you.
I’d love to hear your own story of slowing down (or resisting it). DM me anytime on Instagram @kaileighlauren or @rebelwellnesspodcast. And if you’re new here, this break is just a season — dive into the archives, soak up the past episodes, and get ready for an even more impactful next chapter when we return.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Soft Girl Season
08:30 Navigating the Challenges of Slowing Down
19:58 Lessons Learned from the Soft Girl Season
40:13 Embracing Rest and Redefining Success
My Resources
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- My FREE Decoding Nutrition Labels Ebook
- Download our free macro-friendly grocery list
- Sprout Living [Code: CBK20]
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