# Why I Disappeared (And Why You Might Need To)

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Podcast: [Powerhouse Lawyers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/powerhouse-lawyers-6368418)
Published: 2025-10-16T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Erin Gerner returns to the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast after a four-month hiatus, sharing her journey of self-reflection and the importance of taking breaks. She discusses the challenges of feeling obligated to produce content and the need for clarity in one's path. Erin emphasizes that taking a break is not a sign of failure but a necessary recalibration. She explores the difference between pushing through and pushing forward, the fear of judgment from others, and the importance of defining success on one's own terms. The episode concludes with a renewed vision for the podcast, focusing on empowerment and support for women in law. 00:00 Reconnecting with the Audience 02:56 The Importance of Taking Breaks 05:44 Pushing Through vs. Pushing Forward 08:52 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment 11:47 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 14:43 The Power of Evolution and Growth 17:33 A New Vision for the Podcast Stay connected with Erin Gerner Website https://www.eringerner.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

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