Apr 21, 2026
What happens when you actually step away from work… like really step away?
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In this episode, Nicole shares what it looked like to take a true 19-day vacation with zero email, zero checking in, and zero control. What started as a milestone birthday trip turned into something much bigger: a reset on how she works, leads, and lives.
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From skinny dipping under a full moon in Mexico to rethinking perfection, boundaries, and identity at work, this conversation gets real about burnout, control, and what it actually takes to create a life that feels good. Not perfect. Just good.
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<p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not
explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable
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“When you focus on perfection, you lose the moment. When you focus on the vibe, you create connection.”
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“I don’t want to do whatever time I have left the same way I’ve done it up to this point.”
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“It wasn’t about the birthday. It was about deciding how I wanted to feel and actually planning for that.”
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“I can’t make good decisions when my nervous system is out of whack.”
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