After years of showing up, building, and evolving through the Solo 2.0 Podcast, Jess and Ryan sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about why they’re pressing pause—for now.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to build a business, the reality of burnout (even in a passion-driven career), and the courage it takes to release something you love in order to step into your next chapter.

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✨ Hormone Testing & Consulting → Your Hormone Balance

⏳ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro + welcome back

00:39 – The honest truth behind the podcast pause

01:34 – Doing too many things + being spread thin

05:00 – Why many podcasters are stepping away

07:02 – Life updates + setting the scene

08:00 – Jess’s burnout + business pivot story

10:05 – Transition to fewer clients + deeper work

10:37 – Joining High Ticket Coach Academy

12:46 – Breathwork certification + transformation

13:29 – Vision for group programs + corporate speaking

14:24 – Building a freedom-based business

15:41 – Creating spaciousness + working with your cycle

16:37 – The reality of entrepreneurship + mentorship

18:08 – Lessons from building without guidance

20:00 – Your Hormone Balance model + challenges

23:53 – Pivot to content licensing

26:17 – Letting go of what no longer fits

29:15 – Relationships, boundaries + lifestyle shifts

33:38 – Night routines + nervous system habits

35:00 – Morning routines + energy management

37:00 – Redefining success + balance

40:00 – “Soft CEO” vs. hustle culture

43:00 – Productivity, alignment + real-life balance

45:00 – Future vision + life changes

46:04 – Gratitude + what’s next

47:49 – Final sign-off