What happens when you stop pushing through and finally listen to your body?

In this powerful episode of Breaking Rank, I sit down with Tahisha Fugate to talk about the power of the pause—what it really means to step away from work to prioritize your physical health and mental wellness, especially in high-pressure, high-visibility careers.

Tahisha opens up about making the difficult decision to pause her professional life, the repercussions she didn’t expect, and the clarity and healing that followed.

Together, we explore what it’s like navigating demanding legal environments, the added complexity of showing up as Black women in the industry, and the cost of constantly choosing productivity over well-being.

This conversation also dives into:

• Navigating high-pressure careers without losing yourself
• The physical and mental toll of “pushing through”
• Finding and leaning on a real support system
• Surviving dark seasons and rebuilding with intention
• Redefining success when your health is on the line

This episode is honest, grounding, and deeply necessary for anyone who has ever felt trapped between ambition and survival.

🎙️ This is a must-listen episode.

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Because sometimes the most powerful move you can make is to stop.