Pregnancy, Projects & Podcasting: Life Update After a 3-Month Break (+ Giving Your Brain Space to Slow Down & Have a Quiet Quarter)

Elizabeth McCravy talks about preparing for baby three and catching up after a podcast break

Have you been craving giving your brain space to slow down? In this episode, I’m sharing BTS of my “quiet quarter” from pregnancy, podcasting, and some of the projects I’ve been working on lately.

published on: June 3, 2025 

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After taking my first-ever extended podcast break in over six years (!!!), I’m back behind the mic with a big life and business update for you. If you've ever thought about taking a break and giving your brain space to slow down, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what these past three months off have looked like—from behind-the-scenes shifts in my business to some really personal updates as we get ready to welcome baby #3.

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I open up about what led me to step away for a bit, what I learned from listening to that nudge, and how God’s timing showed up in powerful, practical ways during this season. You’ll hear about how I’ve been prepping for maternity leave, making some big birth-related decisions, organizing every corner of our home (nesting!), and even getting ready to launch new Showit templates—all while parenting two young kids and navigating a third pregnancy.

Plus, I’m recapping our spring adventures like buying a new van, celebrating baby girl with a sprinkle, and taking a family beach trip. I also share what’s coming next for the podcast as we move into a new season (including what to expect while I’m on leave).

Whether you're here for business insights, real-life motherhood, or a little bit of both, this is a fun, full-circle episode to catch you up and (hopefully!) encourage you in your own season of growth and change.

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Search for episode 308!

Tune in to episode 308 of the Breakthrough Brand Podcast to catch up with me after the podcast break.

 

Some highlights from this episode:

  • Why I took my first real podcast break in 6 years
  • How the break impacted my creativity, clarity, and mindset
  • What I’ve been up to behind the scenes in my business
  • How taking a pause affected my business revenue
  • The spiritual side: trusting God’s timing and nudges in business decisions
  • Preparing for baby #3 and navigating a VBAC decision
  • What it’s been like being pregnant while parenting two little boys
  • Why I’ve chosen to be more private about this pregnancy (and what I’ll still share)
  • Moving offices, organizing our home, and lots of nesting
  • Selling a car and buying a new van
  • Celebrating baby girl with a sweet, small sprinkle
  • Taking our family beach trip while 30 weeks pregnant
  • How I created margin to work on brand-new Showit templates
  • What I’ve learned from parenting, working, and preparing for maternity leave
  • What’s coming next on the podcast + how to stay in the loop during my leave
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Links Mentioned:

Hear Why I Chose To Take a Podcast Break (Episode 307)

How to Start a Podcast in 2025 (Episode 302)

Tune Into Colin's Birth Story (Episode 148)

Tune Into Ethan's Birth Story (Episode 265)

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