Ep. 121: Behind the Scenes: Wedding Reflections, Breaking Hustle Cycles, and the Future Direction of the Podcast

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, Liz Fernandez takes you behind the scenes of her wedding and shares reflections on breaking generational cycles, embracing rest as resistance, and what it means to live with true freedom. Liz also reveals the exciting new direction for the podcast—leaning into storytelling and bringing a more personal, lifestyle-focused format while still delivering the business insights and coaching strategies you love.

If you’ve ever struggled with balancing your career, relationships, and joy, this episode will inspire you to dream big and build a life where freedom and success coexist.

Timestamps:

• 00:01 – Liz’s Wedding Reflection: A Pause for Freedom & Joy

• 01:50 – Why Rest is a Form of Resistance for Women of Color

• 03:30 – Overcoming Fear of Taking Time Off as a Business Owner

• 06:15 – Redefining Freedom in Life and Business

• 08:45 – The Meaning Behind Liz’s Wedding & Breaking Generational Cycles

• 12:30 – Mindset Shifts: Believing You Can Have It All

• 15:50 – Behind the Scenes: How Liz Planned Her Wedding & Managed Financials

• 20:05 – Client Wins: Creating $50K Months & Thriving as Entrepreneurs

• 25:00 – The Future Direction of the Podcast: More Storytelling, Lifestyle, and Growth

Episode Highlights:

• Rest as Resistance: Liz explains how pausing isn’t a luxury but a necessity for breaking cycles of hustle culture.

• Breaking Generational Cycles: Liz’s wedding was a symbol of breaking patterns of survival and stepping into joy.

• Building a Freedom-Centered Life: Learn how intentional business planning allowed Liz to fund her wedding, take time off, and live her dream life in Mexico City.

• New Podcast Direction: Liz is bringing a fresh, storytelling-focused format to the podcast while continuing to provide actionable coaching insights.

Category:

Latinas in Business, Rest as Resistance, Freedom Lifestyle, Coaching for Therapists

Keywords:

Wedding reflections, breaking hustle cycles, podcast storytelling, redefining freedom, Latinas in coaching, therapist to coach, business growth

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