117 | The September Shift: How to Get Back Into Go Mode With More Ease

Gabriella is back from two weeks in Portugal and sitting at her desk, shoulders already creeping up toward her ears, pelvic floor clenching, inbox blinking. September is here. The calendar is filling. And the vacation version of herself is being tested in real time. But instead of pushing through the tension the way she always has, she pauses. Takes a breath. Softens. And asks herself a question she wants to explore with every woman listening: do I actually need all this tension in order to do the things I am here to do? In this solo episode, Gabriella draws on the go and flow framework from Michaela Boehm's The Wild Woman's Way to explore one of the most overlooked questions in women's productivity and wellbeing — not how do I get out of go mode, but how am I inhabiting it? She walks listeners through a guided body scan, three nervous system practices for different states, and a simple invitation to bring more ease, sensation, and pleasure into the middle of a full and purposeful life. This is not about slowing down. It is about moving forward without the clench. **Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at** https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/gift**.** Highlights from our discussion include: - The go and flow framework from Michaela Boehm's The Wild Woman's Way and why the goal is not less go but more ease within it - Why a regulated nervous system is not the same as a calm one — we need activation, we just do not need all the extra tension we pile on top of it - A guided body scan to notice where you are holding more tension than the moment actually requires - Three nervous system practices: conscious softening and breathing, a shaking practice to move built-up tension through the body, and floor rest when the body needs stillness - What to do when the body needs energy rather than rest — and why movement often creates the motivation we have been waiting for - Why pleasure does not have to be the reward for finishing your life — it can be part of how you live it We do not have to choose between being productive and being present. We can bring energy, focus, ambition, and purpose to the work that matters to us while also bringing a little more ease into the way we do it. Intention without the tension. Focus without the clench. A little more flow in the way we go. This week, every once in a while while you are in go mode, pause and ask yourself: what does my body need from me right now? Do I need to soften or do I need to mobilize? And if you notice tension, before you decide you need to stop everything and add another self-care practice to your list, just notice your body. Maybe you do not need to stop. Maybe you just need to release the clench. If this episode resonated, subscribe to Pleasure in the Pause and share it with a woman in your life who is already bracing for September. Gabriella will be back next week kicking off Sexual Health Awareness Month with a very special guest. **If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.** Resources mentioned: The Wild Woman's Way by Michaela Boehm Episode 107:  From Survival Mode to Self-Connection  CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA: Instagram LinkedIn Work with Gabriella!  Full episodes on YouTube. *The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.*