Description

Have you ever opened Instagram, hovered over the post button and then quietly closed the app again?

If you’ve taken a break from your content and now it feels awkward, heavy or just plain weird to create again, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I’m talking directly to the small business owner who wants to show up again but doesn’t know how to start without making it a big deal. Maybe you feel behind. Maybe you think you owe people an explanation. Maybe you’re telling yourself you need a proper comeback.

Here’s what I want you to hear: you don’t.

This episode is about returning to your content without the pressure, the performance, or the apology tour. It’s about reconnecting, not restarting.

Because content isn’t a streak you broke. It’s a relationship you paused.

And you’re allowed to simply continue the conversation.

Key Takeaways

• Breaks are normal. The friction comes from the story you attach to the break.
• You don’t owe the internet a big comeback or a detailed explanation.
• One small step is enough. Think Minimum Viable Content (Episode 167).
• Confidence rebuilds through small, safe repetitions. Not pressure.

Episode Breakdown

• 00:00 Why coming back to content feels harder than stopping
• 00:58 Welcome and why this conversation matters right now
• 03:00 Breaks are normal seasons in business
• 05:39 Let go of the “big comeback” story
• 06:33 Content as a relationship, not a streak
• 07:57 Practical, gentle steps to reconnect
• 10:44 How confidence rebuilds through reconnection
• 12:17 Why imperfect is more than enough
• 13:34 Journal prompts to help you take your next small step

If you’d like extra support, look at my book The Power of Content. It’s a beautiful companion if you’re rebuilding your relationship with visibility and want to do it in a way that feels aligned and human.

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If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:

Episode 167 - How MVC saved my sanity (and my business)

Episode 200 – What your content really needs from you in 2026

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