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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 min
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 min
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 min
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.
đź‘” Learn how corporate leaders benefit from strategic pauses.
🧠Bust myths about pausing and its connection to Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
đź’ˇ 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 min
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 min
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.
đź’ˇ 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 min
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.
đź’ˇ 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 min
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 28
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.
đź’ˇ 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."
đź“š 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 website2024-07-2359 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
The PausecastEp. 114 - Christine Comaford - Smart Tribes & EIIn this episode 114 of The Pausecast...
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Experience a guided pause led by Christine.
Why we’re "meaning making machines".
The SmartTribe Emotional Wheel and how to use it to guide your feelings (view graphic in link)
The percent of humans who can name their emotions at any time.
The 3 questions you need to ask yourself to get any new outcome.
What to do when you’re in “critter state” to get out of it, and how long to spend on it.
The four stages (vie...2023-10-0332 min
The PausecastEp. 110 Chip Conley and The Modern ElderIn this episode 19Â of The Pausecast...
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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 min
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 min
The PausecastEp. 105 - Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness for Women LeadersIn this episode 105Â 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 min
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 min
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 min
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 92Â of The Pausecast...
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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 min
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 min
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/privacy2022-12-261h 19
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 71Â 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 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 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 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 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 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 min
The PausecastEp. 59: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and Whole Brain LivingIn this episode 59Â 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 01
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.com2022-07-1909 min
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 time
2) Increase price for same offer using 8 positioning tools
3) Increase conversion and close rates for same product or service
If 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 (Ret...2022-05-2327 min
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 min
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 48 Heather Dominick and Highly Sensitive People LeadersIn this episode 49 of The Pausecast...
- Enjoy a guided Pause led by HeatherÂ
- 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 min
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 isÂ
- 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 min
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 min
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 min