Welcome to another episode of Permission to Pause!Today, we're diving into an unexpected but powerful connection—how the labor process mirrors the ups and downs of life, creativity, and personal growth.As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve seen how a baby’s heart rate responds to different stages and aspects of labor, and I’ve realized how much it relates to our own experiences. In this episode, I’ll walk you through three types of heart rate decelerations and how they reflect common life challenges:✨ Normal Pressure: The kind that comes with growth—deadlines, big purchases, new experiences. It’s part of the process, and often, no correction is needed.✨ Quick Onset and often Brief Disruptions: When something cuts off your flow—missed meals, sick kids, unexpected setbacks. A quick pivot or small adjustment can help restore balance.✨ Prolonged Exhaustion: When reserves are running low—burnout, stress, prolonged struggles. The solution? More "oxygen," more space, more support, and sometimes, a major change.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to recognize different “energy dips” in your life✔️ When to stay the course, when to pivot, when to rest, or when to be done✔️ Practical strategies to restore energy and creativity✔️ Why pivoting isn’t a backup plan—it’s part of the processIf this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Send me a DM or email, and if you know a mom who could use a fresh perspective, share this episode with her.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduce topic, deep breath, and quote(02:05) What is the oxygen pathway in labor and how does it relate to your life?(03:11) The normal pressure deceleration(06:06) The quick onset, often brief disruption in labor and life and ways to respond(11:40) Prolonged exhaustion in labor and life and ways to respond(20:32) Recap(22:32) ClosingTake a deep breath, eat lunch, and make new mistakes. You’ve got this! 💛Links:⁠Energy Catalyst More Details⁠⁠Energy Catalyst Sign Up⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching⁠Follow me on Threads:⁠https://www.threads.net/@meaganhubbardcoaching📢 The Energy Catalyst Group is starting soon! Enrollment is extended to Feb. 26, with the first call on Feb. 27. If you're ready to shift from drained to energized, join us!Learn MoreSign up

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