Join me on the Pause To Go podcast as I celebrate 50 years by delving into the beautiful complexities of midlife and menopause. Discover 50 valuable insights and lessons (one for each year of my life) for embracing change, finding joy in small moments, and prioritizing self-care. Midlife is not…
Unleashing Your Authentic Self: Navigating Perimenopause with Compassion - Jamie Virostko In a world of hormonal peaks and valleys, Jamie Virostko shares her intimate journey through perimenopause, exposing the emotional rollercoaster of grief, sensuality, and self-discovery. But just when she thought she had found her footing, a series of life…
In this solo episode, we explore the concept of mindset during perimenopause and menopause. Our mindset significantly influences how we perceive ourselves and navigate life's changes. We'll discuss psychological studies supporting the impact of language and self-talk on personal outcomes. The goal is to cultivate a growth-oriented and positive mindset…
In this solo episode, we explore the concept of mindset during perimenopause and menopause. Our mindset significantly influences how we perceive ourselves and navigate life's changes. We'll discuss psychological studies supporting the impact of language and self-talk on personal outcomes. The goal is to cultivate a growth-oriented and positive mindset…
If you're feeling a deep sense of frustration and sadness because your attempts to connect with your adult child are met with resistance or distance, then you are not alone! Join our guest, Carol Mishkin, as she shares her strategies for improving communication and fostering healthier relationships with adult children.…
If you're feeling a deep sense of frustration and sadness because your attempts to connect with your adult child are met with resistance or distance, then you are not alone! Join our guest, Carol Mishkin, as she shares her strategies for improving communication and fostering healthier relationships with adult children.…
Liberating Choices: Exploring the Power of Letting Your Hair Go Gray. "Dear Bree, Should I let my hair go gray? I'm a 45 year old woman, and I've been dyeing my hair since I was 17. Frankly, I'm sick of it. It's expensive and takes up so much time. On…
In the depths of despair, Cora Schenberg had just about given up , and was resolved to live a life of inexplicable pain. But after attending a workshop led by James Yates , she found strength to embark on a relentless pursuit for answers, refusing to accept the dismissals and…
Does this sound familiar? Are you experiencing frequent migraines that are disrupting your daily life? Have you been told to simply power through the pain, only to find that it doesn't provide the relief you desperately need? We understand the frustration and agony you're going through. It's time to break…
This week's interview is with Wendy Leigh, an insightful sex educator and intimacy coach who has made it her mission to help individuals claim ownership of their desires and strengthen their self-awareness. With a previous career in nonprofit leadership development and a personal journey of redefining her own sexuality, Wendy…
On this episode of Pause to Go, host Bree Luck introduces the fourth season of the podcast, which will focus on midlife concerns and adventures, particularly perimenopause and menopause. Bree explains that she started the podcast to better understand what was happening in her own body and brain, and to…
Dancer/Artist/Activist/Educator/Instigator Zap McConnell and I talk about why there's always a time to dance -- and discuss everything from finding a sense of time through movement to using dance as a form of activism. You can find Zap and support her phenomenal work through the following links: zap:::mcconnell zapmcconnell.com (http://zapmcconnell.com/)…
Meet Christina Ball, Ph. D. a once shy child who blossomed into a passionate linguist, actor, and small business owner (Speak! (http://speaklanguagecenter.com)) in her mid-30s. Now, she invites others to join her in discovering the power of learning a new language through playful mistakes and by embracing the whole journey.…
Bree explains the six steps to cultivating Grit that Angela Duckworth Outlined in her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/27213329-grit). (part of the Rehearsal Room Lesson Series) You will learn: 1. Discover how Angela Duckworth's book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" can help you build…
Clockmaker, watchmaker, and horological expert Jim Flood races the clock to explain the history of timekeeping. ABOUT JIM FLOOD: Jim first learned clock repair as a young man in the 1970s at the St. Paul Minnesota Vocational school, igniting a lifelong passion for horology. After graduating from Minnesota State University…
Liberating Choices: Exploring the Power of Letting Your Hair Go Gray. "Dear Bree, Should I let my hair go gray? I'm a 45 year old woman, and I've been dyeing my hair since I was 17. Frankly, I'm sick of it. It's expensive and takes up so much time. On…
Intuitive Coach, Wendy Vigdor-Hess discusses the Akashic Records, her journey towards embracing her sensitive soul, and her top techniques for tapping into your most present and grounded state. Our conversation includes: What are the Akashic Records? Reflection on an actual reading Akashic Records as a consciousness-raising tool Akashic Records compared…
Executive Function Coach and Learning Specialist, Annika Ahlström, shares strategies for families to increase the quality of their relationship to time (and each other!) We discuss: What are the challenges for families with ADHD? What is Executive functioning and why is it important? 6 Time Management Tips for Families How…
A conversations about past life regressions, the holographic universe, how to avoid cultish organizations, and the relationship between timelessness and love. Links: “Seattle” by the Jeffrey Lewis Band ( https://youtu.be/XvelHkfq6rY (https://youtu.be/XvelHkfq6rY) ) Edgar Cayce of the A.R.E. ( https://www.edgarcayce.org/ (https://www.edgarcayce.org/) ) Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) ( https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/ (https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/) )…
Bree talks about her childhood experiences at Tweetsie Railroad and the science of why time flies when you're driving a train.... She talks about: * The History of Tweetsie Railroad (https://tweetsie.com/) * The Rehearsal Room (Apply now (Http:thelovelyunbecoming.com)!) * The science of Why Time Flies When you're having fun (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6042233/#:~:text=Unexpectedly%20pleasurable%20events%20boost%20dopamine,seem%20longer%20than%20they%20are.)…
Anne Hodnett, AKA "Mimi", shares her perspective on time as she reflects on the relationships, hardships, and power moves that she has experienced over the last 98 years. **Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss losing a child, our experiences of 9/11, and the impact of economic hardship and poverty.…
Bree figures out why she's been late more often since she started this series on Time -- and outlines 5 strategies for tackling tardiness! In this episode, I discuss: * The Rehearsal Room -- starting in January, but sign up now for an early bird rate. * Why am I…
Photographer and mentor Bianca Morra discusses the potential for using photography to connect more deeply in a moment, allowing us to embrace our Nostalgia Now. In the episode we discuss: * Bree's insomnia and late-night obsession with RummiKub * How Bianca's teenage existential crisis guided her to a career in…
Bree takes us through her strategies to make the most of our time and energy. Topics include: Bree is giving away five free sessions in December. Why so many people are struggling to focus these days Strategies for minimizing distractions and maximizing your energy Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1870019/support) **** ONE…