# The Signs It’s Time to Slow Down [Before Your Body Forces You To] Episode 164 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more-5653700/the-signs-it-s-time-to-slow-down-before-your-body-forces-you-to-episode-164 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more-5653700/the-signs-it-s-time-to-slow-down-before-your-body-forces-you-to-episode-164.md Podcast: [Mind, Body And Business With Maria More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more-5653700) Published: 2026-02-21T01:07:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.mpoweredbymaria.com/podcasts/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more/episodes/2149168830 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149168830.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more-5653700/episodes/the-signs-it-s-time-to-slow-down-before-your-body-forces-you-to-episode-164 Duration seconds: 818 ## Resource In this mini episode, we’re talking about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs it may be time to slow down. Not because you’re failing. Not because you’re falling behind. But because your body, your energy, and your spirit are asking for it. We’ll explore how to listen to your body before it forces you to stop, release the fear of “letting people down,” and reframe rest as part of the work — not a reward for exhaustion. If you’ve been pushing through, overriding your needs, or telling yourself you’ll rest “after this week,” this conversation is your gentle reminder: slowing down is not weakness — it’s wisdom. Connect with me and learn more about my wellness group for women at: www.mariamore.com   ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more-5653700/episodes/the-signs-it-s-time-to-slow-down-before-your-body-forces-you-to-episode-164/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-body-and-business-with-maria-more-5653700/the-signs-it-s-time-to-slow-down-before-your-body-forces-you-to-episode-164.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.