i dunno if you have it turned on or not but there's an option in the gameplay settings menu to have time pause automatically when you're reading text/talking to an NPC. if that option's not turned on then it might make it a bit more chill for you.
also there's one other tool/option that really helped with my enjoyment of the game that you might also find handy if you haven't got it yet. it's useful if you find yourself stuck in some scenery or out in deep space separated from your ship, or just want to restart the loop without waiting. go speak to someone on the gas giant planet twice (ie have a conversation with them, end the convo, and then talk to them again) and ask them about how they cope.