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In this episode of the Balancing Busy Podcast, I’m sitting down with the wise and wonderful Kate Merrick for a conversation that will touch your heart and shift your perspective on what it truly means to be present. Kate shares her incredibly moving journey through unimaginable grief and how it became a profound teacher on the vital importance of giving yourself permission to pull back.

If you’ve ever felt the relentless pressure of "doing all the things" only to realize you’re missing the moments that truly matter, this episode is a must-listen. We get raw and real about the guilt that can accompany slowing down and why stepping back might be the most courageous and necessary thing you can do.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Meet Kate Merrick: Author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and a woman who has navigated deep waters.
• The heart-wrenching story that forced Kate to re-evaluate everything and the "look up" moment that changed her life.
• Why comparison is the thief of presence and how a social media scroll led to a profound epiphany.
• What "pulling back" truly means – it's more than just quitting your job.
• Practical first steps to identify where you might need to pull back, including Kate’s powerful priority-setting tips.
• The real cost of saying "yes" too often and how to start analyzing the trade-offs.

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RELATED EPISODES AND POSTS YOU’LL LOVE:

• Ep 164: Why Waiting For Permission Is Holding You Back
• Ep 127: How To Stay Balanced
• Ep 160: A Day in the Life- My AM, PM, and Work Routine

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