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The Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 225: 5 Lessons from Thailand Travels"We can’t see the forest from inside it. Strategic pauses create the distance required for clarity." — Rachael O’MearaI just released a new episode of the podcast, and it’s a personal one. I’m sharing a few unexpected leadership lessons from my recent trip to Thailand—especially from the Lantern Festival, where thousands of glowing lanterns lifted into the night sky.It reminded me how much leaders need moments of wonder to stay inspired… and how easy it is to forget that when we’re deep in deadlines and decisions.In this episode...
2025-11-1819 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 219 - VIP Christine Comaford : Going from critter brain to clarityHere’s what you’ll discover in Ep. 219👇🌱 Why humans are “meaning-making machines” (and how that can help or hurt you)🎡 The SmartTribe ⁠⁠Emotional Wheel⁠⁠ —a game-changer for navigating feelings (graphic linked!) 📊 The surprising % of people who actually know what they’re feeling in the moment❓ The 3 transformative questions to ask yourself if you want a new outcome🐾 What a “critter state” is, how to get out of it, and exactly how long to stay there🌀 The 4 stages of consciousness (⁠view graphic) and how to move through them.🌳 How nature can reset your nervous system and open your perspective
2025-10-0732 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 492: The Host Becomes the Hosted — Brendan O'Meara in conversation with Daniel Littlewood"My editor was like, hold on, you need to put your thumb on the scale of why this matters. Now, there's no first person in this, but you have your thumb on the scale, you need to assert your own point of view. Like, this matters, why? says Brendan O'Meara, author of The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine Mariner Books.Who the heck does this host think he is being a guest on his own podcast? The nerve of this guy. That’s right, for the third live taping of the Creative Nonfiction Podcast at Gr...
2025-09-2652 minThe Business of Laravel
The Business of LaravelGrowing Maintainly: From Niche Solution to Genericized SaaS | Patrick O’Meara & Steven QuayleIn this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Patrick O’Meara and Steven Quayle, co-founders of Maintainly, a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) company built on Laravel. They dive into the evolution of Maintainly, the challenges of building and scaling software, and the unique role Laravel plays in their operations.The conversation explores how industry expertise, thoughtful hiring, and a strong remote culture have shaped their company. Patrick and Steven also share the personal influences behind their journey and their vision for the future of Maintainly.Matt Stauffer Tw...
2025-09-0949 minThe Pausecast
The Pausecast🎙️ Ep. 201: VIP Dr. Rick Hanson - Resilient Leaders Aren’t Born—They’re BuiltWhat if your next level of leadership isn’t about doing more—but rewiring how you respond under pressure? 🧠🔥In this powerful episode, I’m joined by one of my all-time favorite thought leaders—Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist and bestselling author of Buddha’s Brain, Resilient, and NeuroDharma—to explore how neuroscience can help you lead with strength, calm, and clarity.💡 This is more than just a conversation—it’s a mini-masterclass in emotional intelligence and embodied leadership.🔄 Here’s what you’ll experience:✨ A 10-minute guided Pause Practice with Rick—reset your nervous system on the spo...
2025-06-0356 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 197: 🎙️ VIP Dr. Amishi Jha Train Your Brain to Stay PresentEver wonder if you can actually train your brain to be more focused, present, and resilient—especially when the pressure’s on?In this standout re-airing of one of our most popular VIP guest episodes, I sit down with Dr. Amishi Jha—neuroscientist, professor, and bestselling author—before her groundbreaking book Peak Brain hit the shelves. She shares cutting-edge insights from her lab’s research with high-stress, high-performance groups like soldiers, athletes, and professionals just like you.Whether you're someone who wants to meditate but never quite sticks with it—or you're craving real, science-backed tools to hel...
2025-05-0631 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 174 - How to Think Pause-a-tive and 10x Your Gratitude 🙌🏼In Ep 174 of The Pausecast... - Join Rachael from a LIVE traffic jam on Interstate 75 (when inspo hits, follow!) - micro-pause led by Rachael - What to do when you catch yourself in a non pause-a-tive thought and Rachael's IRL example using the Pausecast - Case study of how Rachael's friend demo'd a typical stressful week and what to do differently - Benefits of practicing gratitude - 3 Questions to ask yourself to 10x your Gratitude 1) What can you celebrate today? (What's a win, or how...
2024-11-2614 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 164 Pause Like a Pro: How Founders Get $#@! Done🎙️ Episode 70 of The Pausecast: Pause Like a Pro - How Founders Get $#@! Done with Style 🔍 Discover why pausing is crucial, even when your to-do list seems endless. 🌟 Uncover the power of the iceberg model for boosting productivity. 👔 Learn how corporate leaders benefit from strategic pauses. 🧠 Bust myths about pausing and its connection to Emotional Intelligence (EQ). 💡 Explore actionable tips to revolutionize your approach. 🌱 Find out why doing less can lead to achieving more in the long run! 🎧 Tune in to learn how mastering the art of p...
2024-09-1721 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 162 You Have a Choice with VIP Eric Nehrlich🎙️ In Ep 162 of The Pausecast... Choice Beyond Hard Work with VIP guest Eric Nehrlich...Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation with fellow Google colleague Eric, as we delve into the transformative power of making thoughtful choices beyond mere hard work. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for founders and corporate leaders ready to work with ease, productivity, and results - without the overwhelm.🌟 Experience Eric's guided Pause and hear what Rachael learned from it.📖 Listen to Eric's candid story about telling his boss not to promote...
2024-09-0329 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 161 Dr. Daniel Goleman: Mastering EQ for a Healthy Brain🎙️ Episode 161 of The Pausecast: Mastering EQ and Presence with Dr. Daniel Goleman Join us as Dr. Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist and author, shares insights to help founders enhance their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and presence. 🌟 Discover practical strategies to cultivate EQ for effective leadership. 🧠 Learn how to be more present and engaged in your daily interactions. 💡 Gain actionable tips from Dr. Goleman on mastering EQ for personal and professional growth. 🔑 Unlock the secrets to building meaningful connections and fostering team success. Don't miss...
2024-08-2733 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 160 Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindful Leadership🎙️ In Ep. 160 of The Pausecast... 🌟 Experience an active noticing pause led by Dr. Ellen Langer. 🔍 Discover how active noticing helps manage stress and overcome overwhelm. 🤔 Learn the difference between #defensivepessimism and #mindfuloptimism for coping with uncertainty. 💡 Uncover the two essential insights about stress everyone should know. 🌱 Explore why being hopeful doesn't mean being naive. ⚖️ Understand why work-life integration is more valuable than balance. 🎭 Embrace the importance of play and engagement. 🧠 Learn surprising lessons from copulating rats, The Simpsons, and the default modes of the mind. ​👩‍🏫 About D...
2024-08-2040 minThe Mike O\'Meara Show
The Mike O'Meara Show#3314: Dead EyesJoin us for a laugh-packed episode as Justin Schlegel hops on The Mike O'Meara Show! We chat about growing up with radio, being replaced by a virtual monkey, and the state of comedy today. Discover the excitement of Olympic breakdancing and hear Justin’s admiration for Mike O'Meara. Plus, don't miss the hilarity of not one but TWO must-see Olympic Speedos. Tune in for a wild ride of fun and surprises!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/TMOS* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code TMOS for a great deal: ht...
2024-07-311h 28The Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 156 Jill Bolte Taylor Unlocks Whole Brain Living - Essential Insights for Corporate Leaders🎙️ Episode 156 of The Pausecast: Dive into the world of Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor! 🧠 Discover how pausing is essential to Whole Brain Living. 🌟 Meet the fascinating "4 main characters" of the brain. 💡 Learn the transformative Brain Huddle exercise to navigate trigger moments and live more fully. 🔍 Meet Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: Author of the bestselling "My Stroke of Insight" and "Whole Brain Living." 📚 Her TED talk on stroke has over 27.5 million views and made history as the first viral TED talk. 👉 For more insights and her latest book, visit: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's website
2024-07-2359 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 140 Jessica Grossimer Reimagining Workplace Well-BeingIn Ep. 140 of The Pausecast... - Join a Pause led by Jessica - Jessica's story and her "crisis of purpose" - How to take a long pause from work and feel even more purposeful - How Jessica's book, Reimaging Workplace Well-Being works for culture and purpose - The biggest 50th birthday gift Jessica gave herself in 2021 - The No. 1 Question to ask yourself if you're looking for feel more purposeful and better well-being, and how well-being usually doesn't address it - How to address what...
2024-04-0235 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 122 A New Dawn at Work: Empowered Leadership with Dr. Leslie Carr & Rachael O'MearaIn this Ep. of 122 we sit by the fire with Dr. Leslie Carr and Rachael O'Meara host a discussion about the challenges of working and leading people while the world is so totally upside down. In this Ep. 122 of the Pausecast we cover... - The shifting paradigm of remote work vs. return to office (RTO) - How toxic behavior influences how you show up at work - Burnout in the digital age, and how to sustain yourself no matter what's on your agenda - How prioritizing...
2023-11-2840 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 119: Ellen Langer The Mindful Body: Thinking our Way to Chronic HealthKnown as "the mother of mindfulness", in Ep. 119 we join Ellen Langer, PhD who shares about her life-changing work that's in her latest bestselling book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. This book is a game changer and full of supported research on how the Mindful Body works, and what we can do to move from our current world of chronic illness and stress to chronic health. Here's a sneak peak into Dr. Langer's work and this incredibly insightful and helpful read. In Ep. 119 of the...
2023-11-0741 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 110 Chip Conley and The Modern ElderIn this episode 19 of The Pausecast... ​ Experience a distraction-rich, focused pause led by Chip Learn how to ramp up your "DQ" or digital IQ and how it's a predominant skill Know what makes up a modern elder at any company and how we need more age diversity and "Menterns" Greyglers, Modern Elders, and more wisdom at work Why talking "taboo" is key to being a Modern Elder How the magic of Burning Man lends itself to knowing oneself What Viktor Frankl, Pause, and the...
2023-09-0529 minIntuition Talks
Intuition TalksSaying Hello to Yourself is Loving Yourself - Kristen's Topic of the MonthIn this episode, Kristen shares a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that often don't get validation throughout the day, like our spirit or heart. Sometimes a simple Hello to our spirit is enough to reset our energy and ground ourselves. Interestingly enough, this simple Hello is a powerful healing because we are honoring ourselves. On August 26th, you can access a meditation on my website that incorporates grounding and saying Hello to ourselves in this simple yet unique way Parenting | Kristen O'Meara (kristenomeara.net) Enjoy!We are...
2023-08-2135 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 105 - Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness for Women LeadersIn this episode 105 of The Pausecast... An experiential active noticing pause led by Dr. Langer What active noticing is, and how it can help you manage stress or get out of overwhelm Difference between defensive pessimism and mindful optimism is, and how it can help you cope with uncertainty The 2 things about stress everyone should know How being hopeful means one is already negative Why we should all be focused on work life integration, and not work life balance Why play and engaging needs to h...
2023-08-0140 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp 101 - VIP Michael Bungay Stanier - Do Great WorkIn this VIP episode of The Pausecast... we open the vault and bring back Michael Bungay Steiner(!), a world class coach to thousands of executives and best selling author of the book The Coaching Habit. Brene Brown calls his book The Coaching Habit, "A Classic!" He's also very ozzie and funny which I really enjoyed, and one of my favorite mentors I follow. In Ep. 101 of The Pausecast... Experience a guided pause led by Michael Learn how to be more coach-like and notice your inner-advice monster Learn how to...
2023-07-0435 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 97 Jake Thompson: Compete Every DayAbout this Ep. 97 of the Pausecast... - Experience a box breath pause led by Jake - Learn about Jake's story and how he almost became a sports agent and instead switched directions. - The 3 components of his Chief Encouragement Officer framework - Why competing with yourself will prevent burnout vs. competing with others. - The peak amount of time high performers do tasks vs. take a pause. - Jake's recommendations for simple and lasting consistent change - What journal prompts are excellent daily reflections and how to implement them. About Jake Thompson: Jake is an athlete, author, entrepreneur and...
2023-06-0638 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 92: Pausing with Dr. Richard J. DavidsonIn this Ep. 92 of the Pausecast, we highlight one of our favorite guests on the show, Dr. Richard Davidson! Richard Davidson is know for groundbreaking research with real-world impact, and that's why we love him! In episode 92 of The Pausecast... ​​​ Experience a loving-kindness guided pause with Davidson How attention training changes your brain structure What research is finding based on compassion practices What's the ideal length to meditate What to do if you don't meditate but you're committed to change Bene...
2023-05-0233 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 80 Uplevel Your Resilience with Dr. Rick Hanson We've got another Pausecast VIP in store today, one or my favorite thought leaders when it comes to neuroscience and upleveling our self-awareness and emotional intelligence, Rich Hanson, Ph.D author of several books including Buddha's Brain, Resilient, and NeuroDharma (among others). In this Episode 80 of the Pausecast... Experience a ten minute guided pause with Rick Learn the science behind what our brains experience when we pause. Why we need to make friends with our reptile brain (and feed the mouse, pet the monkey). The three headlines of psychological needs Why we need...
2023-02-0756 minThe Mike O\'Meara Show
The Mike O'Meara ShowThe Best Of The Mike O’Meara Show #212Happy day after Christmas! We hope you all enjoyed the holiday and we hope you'll enjoy today's Best of The Mike O'Meara Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesOur Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/TMOS* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code TMOS for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-12-261h 19Intuition Talks
Intuition TalksFilling Our Canoe with What Brings Us JoyIn Episode 7 of Intuition Talks, we chat about Filling Our Canoe With What Brings Us Joy. Filling Our Canoe is the sixth stepping-stone and chapter of Tina’s book, The Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind. As we evolve on our journey, we have the opportunity to rediscover what brings us joy with new interests and hobbies, knowledge and experiences, and new dreams, desires, and opinions. We place these items into our canoe.This 13-week series following the chapters of the book is intended to offer a foundation of subject matters that often present themselves as we st...
2022-12-1947 minIntuition Talks
Intuition TalksLiving Life in the Present MomentDescription:During Episode 6 of Intuition Talks, we discuss Living Life in the Present Moment as the fifth stepping-stone and chapter of Tina’s book, The Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind. Forming an awareness of being more present with the people, experiences, and thoughts in our lives is the first step in living a more present life… and then we begin to incorporate actions into our practice. Living life in the present moment is where the magic lies.This 13-week series following the chapters of the book is intended to offer a foundation of subject matt...
2022-12-1257 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 71 Dr. Daniel Goleman and How to Maintain a Healthy Brain using Emotional IntelligenceIn Episode 71, we pause with Dr. Daniel Goleman who helped put Emotional Intelligence on the map as one of the most critical business skillsets to build! In this episode 71 of The Pausecast... Experience a guided pause led by Dr. Dan Goleman What the research shows on meditation and how it benefits emotional intelligence (and elaborated on in Dan's book Altered Traits). Dan's new research-based coaching model and why it is important how his (updated) EI research-based model and the 12 sub-categories to develop as EI skills that help strengthen the building blocks of EI How executives can d...
2022-12-0633 minIntuition Talks
Intuition TalksReconnecting to Mother EarthIn Episode 5 of Intuition Talks, we discuss Mother Earth as the fourth stepping-stone and chapter of Tina’s book, The Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind. For many of us, this journey includes reconnecting to the planet with awareness and gratitude. Much of our conversation in the episode is around forming a loving appreciation and reciprocal relationship with Mother Earth.This 13-week series following the chapters of the book is intended to offer a foundation of subject matters that often present themselves as we step onto or further down our path of self-discovery and transformation. We hope yo...
2022-12-051h 00Intuition Talks
Intuition TalksFinding Peace in SolitudeDuring Episode 4 of Intuition Talks, we explore Solitude. As the third stepping-stone and chapter of Tina’s book, The Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind, solitude brings many opportunities to create space for ourselves. In that space, we can pull back layers in need of attention or healing, engage in self-reflection, journal, or create a meditation practice. Kristen and Tina will weigh in on all these topics. Once again, the intent of this 13-week series is to offer a foundation of subject matters that often present themselves as we step onto or further down our path of sel...
2022-11-2854 minIntuition Talks
Intuition TalksBonus Episode: Self-Healing with Our AncestorsTo expand on Episode 3 of Intuition Talks and our discussion about Self-Healing, we are offering Episode 3.5, Self-Healing with Our Ancestors. This bonus episode will talk about the benefits of researching our family lines and how doing so can aid in our self-healing. As always, the intent of this 13-week series is to offer a foundation of subject matters that often present themselves as we step onto or further down our path of self-discovery and transformation. We hope you will find inspiration in this walk through the stepping-stones of self-awakening with us.In addition, we are e...
2022-11-2528 minIntuition Talks
Intuition TalksSelf-Healing Our Mind, Body, and SpiritIn Episode 3 of Intuition Talks, we dive into a discussion about Self-Healing, as we continue into our 13-week series following the topics discussed in the chapters of Tina’s book, The Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind. Self-Healing is the second stepping-stone and chapter of the book and a critical component of our awakening journeys. During our discussion, we talk about the responsibility we all have in our own self-healing, as well as the variety of tools available to aid us as we begin removing layers in our healing.  Like last week, the intent of this series is...
2022-11-2156 minIntuition Talks
Intuition TalksOpening the Door to BelievingThe second episode of Intuition Talks marks the beginning of our 13-week series that will follow the topics discussed in the chapters of Tina’s book, The Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind. The intent is to offer a foundation of subject matters that often present themselves as we step onto or further down our path of self-discovery and transformation. We hope you will find inspiration in this walk through the stepping-stones of self-awakening with us.The first stepping-stone and topic for Episode 2 is Believing. We will explore the variety of levels of believing, what our personal do...
2022-11-141h 00Intuition Talks
Intuition TalksWelcome to Intuition Talks! A Peek Behind the Curtain.As we launch Intuition Talks into the world of podcasts, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves and the intentions of the podcast. We are the hosts of Intuition Talks, Tina Moody and Kristen O’Meara. We are both authors, channelers, and students of this remarkable journey of self-discovery. Episode 1 is about sharing who we are, how our self-awakening journeys began, how our intuition brought us together to create this podcast, and how channeling will weave its way into the Intuition Talks episodes.We look forward to sharing our insights and experiences with you...
2022-11-0450 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 59: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and Whole Brain LivingIn this episode 59 of The Pausecast... Meet Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Author of Whole Brain Living and Stroke of Insight How Pausing is essential to Whole Brain Living Meet the 4 main characters of the brain How to use the Brain Huddle exercise to get out of trigger moments and live more from the whole brain Meet Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Dr. Jill is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey (published in 2008 by Viking Penguin), which is still often the #1 book about STROKE sol...
2022-09-131h 01The Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 51 3 Secrets Influential Women Leaders Know that Overwhelmed Managers Don'tIn this episode, Rachael will share an intro about the 3 secrets influential women leaders know that overwhelmed managers don't. How mastering your EQ helps you to increase your value and worth How you can be 10x more productive and increase quality time Feel more energy no matter what your circumstances are You can dive deeper into this and register for her next masterclass at: pages.rachaelomeara.com/masterclass Learn more about Rachael O'Meara and how to rise to your next level of leadership through mastering your EQ at www.rachaelomeara.com
2022-07-1909 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 49 - Simon Severino - Strategy SprintsIn this Episode of the Pausecast...- Learn Simon’s favorite pause tool – his Daily flow which you can also get at www.strategysprints.com/tools- Why working IN as important as working OUT- 3 Step Formula behind Strategy Sprints - how to increase revenue or sales 25% or more.1) Increase sales time2) Increase price for same offer using 8 positioning tools3) Increase conversion and close rates for same product or serviceIf you use these effectively, 99% of your revenues will go up.- How to be a category of One – Simon’s TEDx talk theme.- How to maximize your ROL (Return on Luck).Ab...
2022-05-2327 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingCoachella, Travel, YoloHi Fake Adults! This weeks episode is a catch up, we talk about Meara's trip to Cochella and my (hi its Ananda) upcoming trip to Europe! Lots of details, stories you may or may not laugh about, and most importantly our perspectives on the KK bouncers..... 
2022-04-2922 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 48 Heather Dominick and Highly Sensitive People LeadersIn this episode 49 of The Pausecast... - Enjoy a guided Pause led by Heather  - Understand what is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) - Learn about the HSP assessment and Dr. Erin, who first coined the term HSP - Identify a few of the 12 strengths of HSP: Intuition, Empathy , deep listening - How to lead as a HSP - How HSPs handle and feel overwhelm - What to do if you are in overwhelm as an HSP About Heather Dominick ​- Most entrepreneurs believe that the only way to really succeed is to be under constant stress, to “hustle” until they re...
2022-04-1928 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 47 - Money, Wealth, and AbundanceIn this episode, Marilyn Miller and Jan Whalen join host Rachael O'Meara on why it's important to pause in service to money, wealth, and abundance. In this Ep. 47... - Experience a dolphin pause led by Marilyn - Learn what a golden pause is  - How pausing helps us be more successful and make more money - How to increase your ROI thru pausing - #1 secret for managing your todo list - What outcome leads to income is all about - How to climb the Confidence Ladder - Access Marilyn's Free Quiz: "7 Secrets to Stress Less Prosperity" at https://earnmorestressless.com/ ...
2022-03-2135 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast - Ep. 46 Pause the Journal Launch PartyIn this episode 46 of The Pausecast... - Listen in and get a sneak peak on the launch party for Pause the Journal, which launched Feb 2022. - Intro from Joe Kutchera, Author of Latino Link and E-X-I-T-O. - Why 2-2-22 is a pause portal(hence launch day!). - Breathwork with Rachael - "All is Well" - song credits below and on playlist link. - Discover the Pause the Journal Playlist and songs on Spotify. - What Rachael's critic mind said about the Journal - Sneak peak and experience 5 prompts of Pause the Journal, including Word of the Day and why...
2022-02-0927 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 45: Kori Hahn Rituals of the Soul to Deepen Your YogaIn this episode 45 of The Pausecast... - Experience a pause led by Kori - Why creating space matters and what happens when we do (hint: pause)! - What the Niyamas or values are - The power of ritual and how it serves us - How to apply the 8 principles to get unstuck or when we feel stressed - The power and science behind gratitude and why we all need to have a gratitude practice About Kori Hahn Kori Hahn is the author of Rituals of the Soul and founder of a community gathering place called the Santosha Society, which is...
2021-12-0343 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 43 Kate Eckman Full Spirit WorkoutIn this episode 43 of The Pausecast... - Experience a pause led by Kate - Inner children and teddie bears - Kate's story and what led her to writing the Spiritual Workout - How endorphins fit into a Spiritual Workout - no sweat required - Why we need to savor more - Kate's favorite gratitude exercise from Martin Seligman - How to get started on a Full Spirit Workout - How Kate engages in her own transformation - How to think of sleep ​About Kate Eckman Kate is the author of The Full Spirit Workout and a Columbia University-certified executive leadership co...
2021-10-2741 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 42 - 3 Simple Steps to Wellness as if your Life Depended On It - Rachael O'MearaHow can we expect to thrive when we are navigating so much these days? A December 2020 study found that 76% of U.S. workers admit to feeling burnout, with 37% citing stress about Covid-19 as a direct contributor to their fatigue at work. To boost your wellness, you need to start caring about yourself as if your life depends on it — because it does! No matter what your relationship to stress is today, you can deepen your self-care by taking these three simple steps. In this episode 42 of the Pausecast... - Join Rachael O'Meara for a guided pause - Learn Rachael's 3 simple st...
2021-09-0434 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastEp. 41 Why Pause Now - The Overwhelm Fix Day 1 Excerpt w Rachael O'MearaIn this episode 41 of The Pausecast... - Join Rachael O'Meara and day 1 of her 5 day training series: Why Pause Now. - Pause with Rachael as she kicks off the training - Learn the #1 hack for getting out of overwhelm - Why pausing matters in our new normal for 2021, and how it can lead to transformational shifts. - We'll look at hack #1 for the overwhelm fix (naming emotions) and begin to build the life-changing skill of knowing and naming how you feel.  - Have the option to learn the full series by signing up for lifetime access for 6.5 hours of video t...
2021-06-3050 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingLearning how to say "NO"Hi Fake Adults! We know how hard it is to put yourself first and say no in situations that would become overwhelming in the end, this episode is all about saying no and why we as fake adults need to normalize that more often. We want to lead with grace, and understanding.  Follow us on the gram: @fakeadultingpodcast  oh and on Tik Tok because.... why not?  LOVE YOU ALL TO THE MOON AND BACK!  xoxo,  Ananda and Meara 
2021-05-2839 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Austin Hill Shaw Ep 40In this episode 40 of The Pausecast... - Experience a pause led by Austin - Morning pages from The Artist's Way and how to use it to gain new insights on yourself - How to ask through help and what to say to get it - How to generate intimacy with a partner using creative power - How to set an intention for building, and why it matters - How to tap into your "internal landscape" while remodeling and why it's helpful - How to relate to the land you live on - Favorite daily pauses to try daily, weekly, monthly...
2021-05-1136 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast - Naz Beheshti Pause.Breathe.Choose Ep. 39In this episode 39 of The Pausecast... - Experience a pause led by Naz - Learn Naz's simple practice of RPM - Understand what MAP means to Master, Apple, and Promote your way to better holistic health - What it means to bounce forward - Know the 7 A's to take - Hot tips to be a better scheduler - What Naz's mission is with her new book - How to ACE stress, and what the 3 types of stress are you can get out of About Naz Beheshti Naz Beheshti began her career as the executive assistant to Steve Jobs at Apple...
2021-04-1432 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast - Kim Chestney Radical Intuition Ep. 38In this episode 38 of The Pausecast... - Experience a Radical Intuition Pause led by Kim - Learn about going through a wormhole  - How to activate your psychic ability through a Radical Intuition demo with Kim - What quantum thinking is and how it can influence intuition  - Why intuition is so radical - How Kim got started in intuition - What emotional intelligence and intuition have in common - What will come next after the Information Age - What intuition means with current events and Covid-19 About Kim Chestney Named as one of the leaders of Pittsburgh’s creative revo...
2021-03-2343 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Emily Fletcher Ziva Mediation Ep. 37In this episode 37 of The Pausecast... - Experience a manifesting pause led by Emily - Learn the key to feeling good & seeing opportunities - How to have intention to move towards what you want - What happens when we put our attention on something - Emily's vision for Ziva and what her big dream is -Emily's story and how it's informed her what to focus on - How to use privilege to face big challenges - How to use what you know to serve - The 3 questions everyone should ask themselves About Emily Fletcher ​Emily Fletcher is the founder of Zi...
2021-02-1840 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Shir Nir CEO of Handel Group Ep 36In this episode 36 of The Pausecast... - Experience a "live your dreams pause" guided by Shir - How to Design Your Day using a simple written exercise (via email) - How to make your dreams come true (it's not as easy as you think!) and how it helps you get more clear on the pathway to get there - Meet the Weather Reporter, Chicken, and the Brat and how they disrupt dreams - How to expand your capacity - How to create organizational integrity and why it matters - How to hone in on 3 things to do every day that help...
2021-01-2045 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Christine Arylo Ep. 35Pausing with Christine Arylo Nov 2020 Brought to you by Sunbasket - $40 off your 1st order click below or visit: tinyurl.com/sunbasketpause In this episode 35 of The Pausecast... - Participate in a 3 minute life-check in pause you can do every day led by Christine - Learn the mindset pitfall we take on if we're not careful - Identify the 8 types of burnout - Know the 13 "over giving imprints" to be selfless caregivers, and how to receive instead - How society sets up a system that fails to work for sustainability - Why "downshifting" matters and how-to do it on a...
2020-11-2337 minFake Adulting
Fake Adultingself doubt vs confidence, and Lahzeh Photography!In this episode we talk to Saige, owner of Lahzeh Photography and Meara’s boss! We talked to her about starting her business, confidence, and taking it until you make it! We hope you love it!!
2020-11-2047 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 34 - Maintain Your Sanity with Rachael O'MearaIn this episode 34 of The Pausecast... - Why it's not enough to keep you head above water - The secret to calendaring to establish and keep your boundaries - How to know the one thing to focus on or keep in your routine - Learn about Ziva Meditation and the free resource center to get started, https://tinyurl.com/pause-zivaselfcare About Rachael O'Meara Rachael O’Meara is a transformation leadership coach who empowers overwhelmed, successful women to reclaim their lives and thrive at work and beyond. She launched The Pausecast to help listeners be more self-aware as they learn how to inte...
2020-11-0820 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 33 Ellen LangerIn This Episode Ellen Langer shares… - An experiential active noticing pause led by Dr. Langer - What active noticing is, and how it can help you manage stress or get out of overwhelm - Difference between defensive pessimism and mindful optimism is, and how it can help you cope with uncertainty - The 2 things about stress everyone should know - How being hopeful means one is already negative - Why we should all be focused on work life integration, and not work life balance - Why play and engaging needs to happen more - What we can learn from co...
2020-09-2940 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingMeet Molly!In this episode we interviewed Molly Beaton! She truly has been through it all, she has been a major part of Meara's support system for the past couple years and continues to be an inspiration to her and many others. We talked to her about so many things; her love life, her high school experience, and how we were raised.  Follow us on instagram!  @fakeadultingpodcast @molly.beats @mearagrace._ @cordovastuart
2020-09-181h 11The Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 32 Judith WrightIn this episode 32 of The Pausecast... - Join a guided pause led by Dr. Judith - What yearnings are and why they matter - What the Transformational Imperative is, and how you're a part of it. - How to live a more engaged fulfilled life and how all emotions help guide us to that. About Dr. Judith Wright - Dr. Judith Wright is co-founder of the 501(3)(c) Wright Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential. - She is also co-founder and Professor of Transformational Coaching the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential. LINKS More Life Training RSVP...
2020-08-3147 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 215: Jean Guerrero on Community, Journalism in the Age of Trump, and Her Stephen Miller Biography 'Hatemonger'"It's a whole new world. I remember I was reporting for the Stephen Miller book, I went to Trump's first reelection rally in Orlando. And it was the first time that I had ever been in a place where I felt reluctant and kind of scared to tell people that I was a journalist. I wasn't there undercover. I was there to interview people. It made me nervous to be walking around with my notebook out because there were so many chants against journalists," says Jean Guerrero, author of Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda.
2020-08-141h 05Fake Adulting
Fake AdultingMeara rambling about growth!This is a solo episode! Meara talks all about her personal growth and answers questions from the DM's that you guys asked! Follow @fakeadultingpodcast on instagram for more!
2020-07-3135 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 31 Aaron McHugh - Fire Your BossIn episode 31 of The Pausecast, we discuss and experience... - Experience a guided pause led by Aaron - The missing piece most of us miss when it comes to leading yourself - How Aaron got out of being “unstuck” - How to lead without “driving hard” - How Aaron learned to take in more renewal resources and “nutrients” and how it changed his life - Depleting vs. fulfilling merit badges - Why being busy instead of feeling fulfilling. - How burnout can shift to be a practice of living - Learn to have your own “no” permission slip - How to create more e...
2020-07-2240 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingMental Health with JackIn this episode, Meara talks to her best friend Jack about dealing with mental health as a boy in today's society. We are by no means professionals, we are only speaking from our experiences. Enjoy this insight on what it is like to hang out with Meara and Jack, lots of tangents and nonsense. Love you all! Take care of yourselves and stay healthy! Follow: @fakeadultingpodcast @mearagrace._ @cordovastuart @jack.knox12 on instagram
2020-07-1750 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 30 Derek SiversIn episode 30 of The Pausecast, we discuss and experience... - A guided writing pause led by Derek - How writing helps to pause and create - How to live your life as a series of grand experiments - How living intentionally and saying no are ways to refresh and renew - What lessons have you learned from pausing? - How making changes now is a good move - Hear about Derek’s new book, and it’s inspiration SUM - The metaphor for when you “crack the code” - How the Muppets, safes, and rainbows are important cues to pause. About De...
2020-06-2443 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingLife updates with COVID 19In this episode we update you all on what is going on in our gap years now due to the corona virus craziness. A lot has changed in the world and this pandemic has messed with everyones life, we hope you are all staying safe and healthy and that this podcast can give you some sort of comfort or entertainment.  Lots of love, Meara and Ananda
2020-03-2722 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 28 Rachael O'Meara Pausing in the Corona VirusIn episode 28 of The Pausecast...Rachael O'Meara and tips on pausing in uncertainty...like right now in the Corona Virus pandemic. ​- Experience a guided immunity boosting pause with Rachael - Recognize the choices you can make about fear - Why emotions and expression helps in times of uncertainty - Know 3 of your Cognitive Distortions - Why drama doesn't help but can hurt us - Daily Pause ideas for routine, structure, and making the best of things. About Rachael O'Meara Rachael O’Meara is a transformation leadership and executive coach who empowers overwhelmed, successful women to take back their lives and live a...
2020-03-2030 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingInterviewing our MamasIn this episode of Fake Adulting we have some very VERY special guests. To understand us as people its always helpful to get to know our biggest role models and the woman who taught us everything we know. Introducing our MOTHERS! Linda Stuart and Beth Molitor! Shoutout to all the strong independent mothers out there, you are what makes the world go round.  In the beginning of this episode you will hear from Ananda's mom Linda all about how travel has shaped her life and inspired who she is now. The last half you will hear from Meara's mom Beth a...
2020-03-1347 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingAll About Meara GraceLast week you heard from Ananda and learned all about her story! This week, you get to learn all about Meara's story and how it led up to her deciding to take a gap year.  We really think it is important for you guys to get to know us as individuals before we start on this adventure together. So we hope you have enjoyed learning all about us and you are looking forward to next week's episode where we will answer questions about our gap years. The audio in today's episode isn't fantastic, we are working on it though!
2020-02-2832 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingAll about Ananda KayWe really think it is important for you guys to get to know us as individuals before we start on this adventure together. So today, you get to learn all about Ananda's story and how her life led to her deciding to take a gap year! Tune in next week to hear Meara's story!
2020-02-2133 minFake Adulting
Fake AdultingWelcome to Fake Adulting!Welcome to our new podcast! We are so excited to share this project, it has been in the works for a while and it is something we are both really passionate about. We will be uploading episodes every other Friday and the topics will vary. We want to share all about our gap year experiences, the experiences of people we know, and talk all about being a 'fake adult'. We will be doing a segment called "From the DMs" so if you have any questions about anything don't be afraid to DM either of us on Instagram! ...
2020-02-1403 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 26 Ron Carucci - Rising to PowerIn episode 26 of The Pausecast... - ​Join a visualization pause led by Ron Carucci, Managing Partner of Navalent - Learn the trifecta for better leadership - Why we need “mirrors” as leaders - Even the best CEOs have their trigger moments: here’s what one found out working with Ron - Discover leaders want to know more about - What power really means - How to show up with purpose and be motivated - How to find your blind spots and ask for feedback. - Tips for becoming more inclusive, open, and broadening your perspective as an inclusive leader About Ron Caruc...
2019-12-2039 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 25 Marci ShimoffIn This Episode 25 of the Pausecast: - Experience a 2x2x2 pause led by Marci (inspired by Heartmath Institute). - How to start the "feel good happiness" chemical flow of oxytocin - Why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) matters - The one question you can ask yourself daily to improve your well-being - How Pausing changed Marci's life - How Marci defines happiness and how to generate more of it. - The recipe for happiness and what we can/can't control. - How the "7 main areas of happiness" can be a great metaphor for how to live a fulfilling life. ...
2019-11-2037 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 24 Dr. Richard J. DavidsonIn episode 24 of The Pausecast... - Experience a loving-kindness guided pause with Davidson - How attention training changes your brain structure - What research is finding based on compassion practices - What's the ideal length to meditate - What to do if you don't meditate but you're committed to change - Benefits of a mediation practice - Davidson's pause & transformation practices - The four pillars of well-being and the mobile app to cultivate them - Percent of Americans currently meditating weekly (it's inspiring!) - Learn how you can contribute to the Center for Healthy Minds and receive two complimentary tickets...
2019-10-0733 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 23 Tiffany Shlain Author of 24/6In this episode 23 of The Pausecast... ​​​Experience a pause led by Tiffany - What a "Technology Shabbat" is and why it's a "shabbat" - What benefits there are once you detach from devices - Why her new book 24/6 is critical for well-being and how Tiffany came to be an expert in this type of digital device pause (DDP). - What you'll learn in her new book, 24/6. - How to join a 4M+ wide movement to support less digital screen time for you, your family, and others. - Ways to get involved to support digital detachment in your community (and for teens/k...
2019-09-2440 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 22 Wendy Yellen - Eidetic Imagery ExpertIn this episode 22 of The Pausecast... -​​​ Learn what Eidetic Imagery is, where it came from and why it matters - Understand the difference between Eidetics and Visualizations and how they help to heal and access our clever unconscious - How pausing and accessing Eidetic Imagery can be used to overcome trauma and help heal from past experiences - Rachael is guided through a deep Eidetic Imagery experience by Wendy (and you can follow along) - see what emerges and notice what image you may have as you follow along About Wendy Yellen Wendy Yellen, named one of the International Top 3 T...
2019-08-2145 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Julia Arndt Ep. 20 - Chief Stress Management OfficerIn this episode 20 of The Pausecast... ​- Experience a pause to help you destress led by Julia - What leads to a burnout diagnosis and how to recover - Julia's journey & surprise as a well being guru and what led up to her "forced pause" - How being stressed leads to more stress and what to do about it. - Why we get so stressed and how to bring those stress hormones back down from flight-or-fight - 3 Tips to de-stress in every day life you can integrate into your commute, morning/evening routine, and daily plan About Julia: Julia Arndt is a...
2019-06-0539 minThe Pausecast
The PausecastThe Pausecast Chip Conley Ep. 19In this episode 19 of The Pausecast... - Experience a distraction-rich, focused pause led by Chip - Learn how to ramp up your "DQ" or digital IQ and how it's a predominant skill - Know what makes up a modern elder at any company and how we need more age diversity and "Menterns" - Greyglers, Modern Elders, and more wisdom at work - Why talking "taboo" is key to being a Modern Elder - How the magic of Burning Man lends itself to knowing oneself - What Viktor Frankl, Pause, and the Modern Eldern Elder all have in common - Learn w...
2019-04-0429 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 142—Jeff Goins on Amateurism, Clarity, and the Myth of the Starving Artist "You've gotta find new ways to have fun in old things," says Jeff Goins. It’s The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I talk to badass writers, producers, and filmmakers about the art and craft of telling true stories, how they got to where they are, how the cope with crippling self-doubt, and the routines they enlist to get the work done. I’m your host Brendan O’Meara and today’s episode is a tight 30, man. When you get somebody like Jeff Goins (@JeffGoins) on the show, author of a quintillion blog posts and several books, including Real Artists...
2019-03-0840 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 141—Evan Ratliff on Garbage-ing, Legwork in Pitching, and 'The Mastermind' "My system is, it's okay not to have a system," says Evan Ratliff, @ev_rat on Twitter. This week I spoke to Evan Ratliff, who puts the bad in badass. Yes, that means I put the ass in badass. Neither here nor there. Evan came on the show to talk about his career as a freelance journalist and, most recently, his epic new book titled The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal. It’s a book that combines all the tools of the trade a master reporter needs to tell the globetrotting story That’s ri...
2019-03-011h 23The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 131—Debbie Millman on Illustrated Essays, the Poem That Defines Her Life, and her Podcast 'Design Matters' Welcome my CNFin’ buddy, how are YOU, doing? I’m @BrendanOMeara, Brendan O’Meara in real life and this is @CNFPod, or The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to badass writers, filmmakers, and producers about the art and craft of telling true stories. If you want to get better at the form, you’ve come to the right place. This is our little corner of the Internet. If you’re here for the first time, welcome, welcome, crack open a notebook, pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in, CNFers. Where to start, where to start? My guest i...
2018-12-2149 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 127—Sam Chiarelli 'Digs' Deep with Dino Memoir Did you know it’s Di-November. Not die as in death, but dino as in dinosaurs, which is how and why today’s guest is Sam Chiarelli (@DinophileSam on Twitter), author of the memoir Dig: A Personal Prehistoric Journey, published by Hippocampus Books. What is up? It’s the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to bad-ass writers, filmmakers, producers, and podcasters about the art and craft of telling true stories. I try and unpack their artist journey as well as habits and routines so you can apply those tools of mastery to your own work. I’m @BrendanO...
2018-11-231h 16The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 126—Glenn Stout on Shotgunning Ledes, Creative Chain Smoking, and 'The Pats' "I never try to write a valentine. I always try to tell the story straight," says Glenn Stout, who makes his third visit to the podcast. Buckle up, CNFers, I’m Brendan O’Meara and this is my podcast, the show where I speak to the best writers and filmmakers, producers and podcasters about the art and craft of telling true stories. I try and extract habits and routines around the work so you can apply those tools of mastery to your own work. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, steam on Spotify, find the show and do it up. If you dig...
2018-11-161h 13The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 125—Episode 125—Brin-Jonathan Butler Talks "The Grandmaster," Obsession, Madness, and the Power of Being an Outsider Brin-Jonathan Butler has the world record for appearances on The Creative Nonfiction Podcast at four times.His new book The Grandmaster: Magnus Carlsen and the Match that Made Chess Great Again is a masterpiece. Be sure to visit Brendan O’Meara.com for show notes and to sign up for my monthly newsletter. If you want to connect on social, I”m @BrendanOMeara and @CNFPod on twitter. On Facebook you can search for the podcast by name and the hanlde @CNFPodHost. If you’re an Instagrammer, I post drawings I do and audiograms from the show. Got any questions or concer...
2018-11-092h 02The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 124—Natalie Singer on Finding the Time to Write and Living a Creative Life Around Day Jobs Natalie Singer, author of California Calling: A Self Interrogation comes by the show this week. So here we are again. Happy to say last week’s episode was featured in Creative Nonfiction Magazine’s November newsletter as a “distraction,” meant only as flattery, of course. Jane Friedman, THAT Jane Friedman, also gave us a great shoutout in a blog post a few weeks ago. That’s riff worthy… Oh, you didn’t think I was gonna drop that hammer did you, sucka? Hey, this is The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to the best artists about the craft of telli...
2018-11-021h 15The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 123—Elena Passarello on Listening to the Book, Polaroids, and Self-Doubt "I wanted to dig deeper into the essay collection AS they essay," says Elena Passarello. Welcome wayward CNFers, it’s the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to bad ass writers, filmmakers, movers and shakers about the art and craft of telling true stories. Here you’ll learn the story, tips, and tactics that will inspire you to greater heights in your own own work. I’m your host Brendan O’Meara, hey, hey. Yeah, it’s Elena Passarello, not only is she wicked smaht, but we had a super fun, loose, entertaining conversation about her essays from Animals St...
2018-10-261h 49The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 122—Tracy Kidder on Writing Badly and Looking for People Over Subjects "The possibilities of doing something similar [to fiction] in nonfiction really did appeal to me," says Tracy Kidder, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Are you riffin’ kiddin’ me!? By virtue of today’s guest I’m assuming there might be a new CNFer or two to our little marauding gang of turbulent souls in this corner of the Internet. Welcome. We play heavy metal music, we kick maximum ass, and we will, we will rock you. This is the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to bad ass tellers of true stories about where they came from, what and who...
2018-10-1956 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 119—The Multi-Hyphenated Allison K. Williams "Every project I do has made me more fit and better to do my next project," says Allison K. Williams. It’s The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to the very best in the genre of telling true stories, how they got to where they are and the tools, tips, and tricks that make them so good at what they do. I’m your host Brendan O’Meara. Today’s guest is none other than Allison K. Williams. She’s @GuerillaMemoir on Twitter and you can visit her website at idowords.com. Allison is a performer, an editor, an...
2018-09-281h 12The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 112—Paul Willetts Slays 'King Con' "Revision as you go along can be tremendously destructive of what you're doing," says author Paul Willetts. I’ve had quite a run of late of guests from the other side of the pond as it were. Today is no different as I welcome Paul Willetts to the show. Paul is very smart and he loves the work. He is the author of several books of nonfiction, most recently King Con: the Bizarre Adventures of the Jazz Age’s Greatest Imposter.” Yes, that’s right. Hey, there CNFers, I’m Brendan O’Meara and this is my show... it’s the Creative N...
2018-08-1041 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 110—Scott Neumyer on Podcasting, Writing, and Anxiety "I want to make something happen and I just work really hard to do it," says today's guest Scott Neumyer, a writer and host of the Anxiety Diaries Podcast. Today’s guest has a voice as smooth as velvet. It’s a voice you want to listen to over and over again and you know what? You can! Today I welcome Scott Neumyer to the show. Scott Neumyer is a writer who has been published by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, GQ, Esquire, Wired, Men's Fitness, and many more publications. He is a cont...
2018-07-271h 10The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 109—Jean Guerrero Tries to Solve the Mystery of Her Father "I could leave my father as a mystery, because he was the mystery I was trying to solve," says Jean Guerrero. Today I’m joined by a special guest. You may have heard of her, maybe not, but nevertheless her name is Jean Guerrero. She is a television reporter for KPBS in San Diego covering immigration. Too bad that’s not a topical subject. She is the winner of the PEN/FUSION Emerging Writers Prize and has worked for the Wall Street Journal and has won several reporting awards. Most recently she is the author of Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir, a st...
2018-07-2046 minTech Done Right
Tech Done RightEpisode 40: Diversity and Inclusion at Small Companies with Meara Charnetzki, Michael Donnelly, and Elena ValentineDiversity and Inclusion at Small Companies with Meara Charnetzki, Michael Donnelly, and Elena Valentine TableXI is now offering training for developers and products teams! For more info, email workshops@tablexi.com. Get your FREE career growth strategy information and techniques! Summary What can a small company do to improve its diversity and inclusion practices when your company just isn't changing personnel quickly enough to improve via hiring? Here to discuss this are Meara Charnetzki from Table XI, Michael Donnelly from the FWD Collective and Elena Valentine from Skill Scout. We'll all...
2018-06-2038 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 104—Elizabeth Rush on "Rising" and What It Means to Be a Woman in the Field Here we are again, welcome to The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to the best artists about telling true stories. I’m Brendan O’Meara. I gotta say right up top that there’s been some serious issues with my hosting, Podomatic for those in the know, with the RSS Feeds. Shows are coming up unavailable in Apple Podcasts and it disappeared from Google Play and Stitcher. They say they’re on it, but it’s been three days with no improvement. You can still stream the episodes from the embedded player on my website, brendanomeara.com, but in the...
2018-06-151h 11The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 101—Creative Writer's Toolbelt Host Andrew Chamberlain Brings the Hammer "You can’t be passive and just sit back and wait for things to happen," says Andrew J. Chamberlain. I’m Brendan O’Meara and this is the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to the best artists about telling true stories: leaders in narrative journalism, podcasting, radio, doc film, essay, and memoir and tease out origins, habits, routines, tactics, so you can improve your own work. For Episode 101, I welcome fellow podcaster Andrew Chamberlain. He hosts The Creative Writers Toolbelt, a podcast that gets real granular on the writing process. He has a fiction slant, but his experi...
2018-05-181h 14The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 100—Mary Karr Talks 'Tropic of Squalor,' Grinding Through Early Drafts, and Cellos "If I can get through the horribleness of the first draft, I have a chance," says Mary Karr. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the 2018 Creative Nonfiction Writers’ Conference. Now in its 6th year, the CNF Writers’ Conference is three days celebrating the art, craft, and business of writing true stories. May 24th through 26th in downtown Pittsburgh. Details at creative nonfiction.org/conference. Listeners of this podcast receive 20% off the registration price by entering coupon code CNFPODCAST during checkout Promotional support is provided by Hippocampus Magazine. Its 2018 Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction is open for submis...
2018-05-1148 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 96—Emily Poole Illustrated "When you need stuff done in conservation, you've gotta connect with the heart," says Emily Poole, illustrator for "Birdnote." Hey, it’s the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show were I speak to the world’s best artists about creating works of nonfiction, leaders in narrative journalism, doc film, memoir, essay, and radio and tease out habits, origins, routines and punishing self doubt so that you can apply those tools of mastery to your own work. I’m your host, Brendan O’Meara, hey, hey… Today’s episode is a little different for a couple reasons. One, it’s the first IN-PERSON inte...
2018-04-201h 10The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 94—Finding Clarity with Kevin Wilson "In order to go fast, you've gotta go slow," says Kevin Wilson on Episode 94 of the podcast. Oh, the intro is back. The oral surgery disaster is ongoing, but I’m powering through. Might lose my bone graft because my stupid body won’t pump blood to it. It’s friggin’ bullshit, but all I can do is keep my fingers crossed that the surgery wasn’t for nothing. There are some podcasts that make me want to go out and be a better man and Kevin Wilson, back for his second at-bat for The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, is one of those g...
2018-04-071h 24The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 90—Mary Pilon Brings You "The Kevin Show" "I can't think about writing a big project. It's too overwhelming for me but I can think about a thousand words a day and then this magical thing happens which is you end up with 90,000 words," says Mary Pilon (@marypilon). Hey, there CNFers, my CNFbuddies, I’m Brendan O’Meara and this is my podcast. The Creative Nonfiction Podcast is the show where I speak to the world’s best artists about creating works of nonfiction: leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, radio, and documentary film to tease out origins, habits, routines, key influences, mentors, self-doubt, so you ca...
2018-03-0933 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 83—Victoria Stopp on Battling Chronic Pain, Being Disorganized, and Writing in a Camper"Going toward solitude and away from excuses has really helped me," says Victoria Stopp. Hey there, CNFers, my CNF buddies, hope you’re having a CNFin’ great start to the new year. Jan 1 is just a day like any other, but we as a culture have assigned supreme import to that day. If you’re coming here for the first time because your resolution is to listen more podcasts or you want to kickstart projects in the genre of creative nonfiction, then let me tell you the deal: This is The Creative Nonfiction Podcast—hello—the show where I speak with...
2018-01-121h 20The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 82—The Language of the GodsHey, there CNFers, Happy New Year. It’s 2018 and we’re gettin’ rollin’ here for the biggest, baddest year for The Creative Nonfiction Podcast. And what is the Creative Nonfiction Podcast? It’s the show where I speak to the world’s best artists about creating works of nonfiction: leaders in the worlds of narrative journalism, documentary film, radio, essay and memoir, and tease out the habits and routines so that you can apply their tools of mastery to your own work. I’m Brendan O’Meara. And to kick off the New Year, I’m actually not interviewing anyone because I’v...
2018-01-0521 minThe Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O\'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 76—Erica Berry on Binge Writing, Writing as Learning, and Werewolves“Joan Didion said ‘Writers are always selling people out’ and I have chafed against that because I don’t feel like I want to be," says Episode 76 guest Erica Berry. In a week where Creative Nonfiction reached its Kickstarter goal to support its monthly offshoot True Story, what better than to have the latest True Story author on the show? I’m your host Brendan O’Meara, and this is the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak with leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, radio, and documentary film and try to extract the stories, habits, and routines, so that you...
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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 69—Matthew Mercier: From Edgar Allan Poe's Basement to The Moth Stage“You have to live a life in order to tell stories," says Matthew Mercier on this week's episode of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast. Hello, CNFers, I’m Brendan O’Meara and this is The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to the world’s best artists about creating works of nonfiction, leaders in the worlds of narrative journalism, memoir, essay, radio, and documentary film to tease out tactics and routines to inspire you and your work. I love it, baby, today we’ve got Matthew Mercier for Episode 69, who wrote a great essay in Creative Nonfiction about HIP, high...
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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 66—Brin-Jonathan Butler on the Risk of Chess, Obsession with Obsessives, and the Blessing of StruggleBrin-Jonathan Butler (@brinicio on Twitter), a freelance writer and author, returns! “Obsession has always fascinated me, whether it’s more a dance with your virtues or your demons,” Butler says. Hey, hey, it’s The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak with the world’s best artists—leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, radio, and documentary film—and tease our their stories, tips, and tricks and how you can apply those tools to your own work. I’m your host @BrendanOMeara, Brendan O’Meara in real life. IMO, this show is at its best when you, the listener, get to h...
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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 64—Matt Tullis on "Running with Ghosts," Aging Out of Jealousy, and Bringing a Reporter's Mind to Memoir"To be a great writer, you just have LOVE writing," says Matt Tullis, author of the new memoir "Running with Ghosts. "You have to be passionate about it, so you're going to do it a lot." It’s The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak with the world’s best artists—journalists, documentary filmmakers, essayists, memoirists, and radio producers—about creating works of nonfiction, I’m your host, Brendan O’Meara. Thanks for listening. Have we got a good one for you today. Episode 64 with journalist Matt Tullis (@matttullis) on Twitter. His first book, “Running With Ghosts: A Memoir of Su...
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