{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67eaf7e87828ca699c610048/6995baf34a6b6137bf21791f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 64: Ego, Productivity, and the Permission to Rest","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67eaf7e87828ca699c610048/1771420089462-b628edff-b537-4838-a0ea-b348597f7f06.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Feeling drained on a Monday and convinced you don’t deserve to rest?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Heather gets real about hustle culture, the ego that nags us to keep going, and the slow unraveling that comes from not listening to your body. She shares personal stories, from gala weekends and late-night concerts to glazed-over meetings. And the small shifts that helped her start letting rest in without guilt.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in for candid reflections, practical self-awareness tips for entrepreneurs who set their own schedules, and a gentle reminder that rest doesn’t need to be earned. Whether you’re burning out midweek or trying to protect your creative energy, this episode offers permission to slow down and recharge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>Hustle culture and internalized programming around productivity</li><li>Permission to rest and overcoming guilt about taking breaks</li><li>Ego awareness and using ego as information, not command</li><li>Managing energy as an entrepreneur with an unscheduled week</li><li>Protecting creative capacity and recognizing burnout triggers</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Connect with Heather:</strong></p><p>Follow Heather on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/iamheatherdick/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@iamheatherdick</a></p><p>\\Website &amp; Resources: <a href=\"https://www.theexpansioncode.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.theexpansioncode.ca</a></p><p><em>Check out Heather’s consulting packages, free resources, and strategy sessions on her website.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Sponsor: Blush Artistry</strong></p><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by <strong>Blush Artist, your one-stop beauty haven </strong>for hair, makeup, nails, massage, medispa, and<strong> now private fitness and wellness services.</strong> Whether you need <strong>a killer balayage, a confidence-boosting facial, or a moment of self-care, Blush</strong> has you covered.</p><p>Book your appointment at: <a href=\"http://www.blush-artistry.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.blush-artistry.ca</a></p><p>Follow Blush on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blushartistrymua/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@blushartistrymua</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't Forget to Subscribe &amp; Review!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the podcast</strong> so you never miss an episode.</p><p><strong>Leave a review</strong>, it seriously helps!</p><p><strong>Share this episode</strong> with a friend who needs social media clarity.</p><p><strong>Check out our giveaways</strong> details are always in the show notes &amp; on Instagram!</p><p><br></p><p>Catch our full episodes on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionCode-HeatherDick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionCode-HeatherDick</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Artwork created by Lucas Seaward: www.360design.ca</p>","author_name":"Heather Dick"}