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Pause To Go Podcast: What You Need to Know About Menopause and Midlife Transitions

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings

On Pause to Go, Bree Luck walks you through life’s sticky spots — from Middle school through Menopause -- so that you can turn life’s Transitions into brilliant Transformations! You can expect weekly interviews with experts, real talk with amazing humans, and conversations about making the most of every phase of life. Topics include Health, Wealth, Hormones, Family, Romantic Relationships, Career Changes, Sexuality, and more!

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Make the Most of Menopause: Tips on Finding a Doctor, Red Flags, & Non-HRT Options

December 13, 2023 10:59 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Welcome to this fourth episode in a series on Menopausal Hormone Therapy. Today, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of selecting the right healthcare provider for your menopause journey, recognizing the warning signs when it's time to reconsider your current provider, and exploring effective non-hormonal treatment options. Join me as we discuss how to navigate these crucial decisions with confidence and a bit of humor. Whether you're curious about non-hormonal therapies or just need some t...

The Truth About Time, Grief, and the Healing Power of Kittens (Replay + bonus interview with Ronda Rich)

December 06, 2023 10:59 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

In this heartfelt episode of 'Pause to Go', host Bree Luck diverges from her planned discussion on menopausal hormone therapy to commemorate an episode released a year ago featuring her grandmother, Anne Hodnett, whom Bree recalls as a significant role model. They discuss poignant experiences such as dealing with the loss of loved ones and surviving challenging times, highlighting the value of heartfelt conversations and self-awareness. Bree also invites Ronda Rich, Anne Hodnett's dear frien...

Decoding MHT Menopause Hormone Therapy Myths & Facts

November 29, 2023 11:01 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In the third episode of this series on MHT, We discuss the critical topic of the history of women and people with uteruses and ovaries in clinical research. The episode dives into how these groups were only regularly included in clinical studies from the 1990s and discusses the consequences of this. Bree Luck unpacks the effects of this shift on menopausal hormone therapy, its efficacy, risks involved, and also the terms often involved in understanding related studies. The episode stresses th...

Decoding MHTL Menopause Hormone Therapy Myths & Facts

November 29, 2023 11:01 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In the third episode of this series on MHT, We discuss the critical topic of the history of women and people with uteruses and ovaries in clinical research. The episode dives into how these groups were only regularly included in clinical studies from the 1990s and discusses the consequences of this. Bree Luck unpacks the effects of this shift on menopausal hormone therapy, its efficacy, risks involved, and also the terms often involved in understanding related studies. The episode stresses th...

Decoding MHT -- Menopause Hormone Therapy Myths & Facts

November 29, 2023 11:01 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In the third episode of this series on MHT, We discuss the critical topic of the history of women and people with uteruses and ovaries in clinical research. The episode dives into how these groups were only regularly included in clinical studies from the 1990s and discusses the consequences of this. We unpack the effects of this shift on menopausal hormone therapy, its efficacy, the risks involved, and the terms often involved in understanding related studies.   The episode stresses the impor...

All about MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy)

November 22, 2023 16:39 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this solo episode, we dive into the topic of hormones and hormone therapy. Join Bree Luck as she explores the effects of hormones and discusses the various ways menopausal hormone therapy can alleviate side effects of perimenopause.    00:02 Welcome to Pause to Go 00:44 Hormones and Stress during the Holiday Season 01:46 Understanding Hormone Fluctuations 03:55 What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy? 04:47 Types of Estrogen Therapy 07:12 Combination Therapy with Estrogen and Progestoge...

What you need to know about Hormones: Menopause, Perimenopause, and Beyond

November 15, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode, Bree discusses the hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, including key hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, among others. The conversation also includes how these changes cause various symptoms, why these are natural transformations and not a disease, and when it's advisable to consult a doctor. Bree also shares some of her personal experiences regarding her hormone levels and her decision not to use hormone therapy (at least for now!), e...

Midlife Career Makeover: How To Harness Neuroscience and Empower Change

November 08, 2023 11:01 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode, Bree sits down with career coach Julie Artis to discuss the nuances and strategies for women navigating midlife career changes. Julie brings neuroscience into the mix, providing actionable tools for managing stress and reprogramming limiting beliefs. From overcoming the 'good girl' mentality to hands-on exercises for calming nerves before big events, Julie shares how shifting one's mindset can lead to powerful changes.   Some of our topics of discussion include Julie's meno...

Embracing Middle Age: How to Navigate a Shifting Identity in Perimenopause

November 01, 2023 19:04 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

Have you ever wondered about the connection between your ever-evolving roles in life and your identity? Our latest episode of 'Pause to Go Podcast' delves into this important topic. Join Bree Luck on a journey exploring 'The Shifting Identity in Perimenopause'. Explore your Inner Role System with Bree https://calendly.com/awkwardsage/90-minute-session Want to Support the Pause to Go Podcast? Here are three ways: 1. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or drop 5 stars on Spotify 2....

Spiritual Sugar: Insights on Healing with Love in Midlife

October 25, 2023 10:01 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Lisa Manyon, the bestselling author of "Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself With Love" shares her midlife health journey and her unique perspective on "Healing with Love." Lisa not only shares her own account, which involved dealing with fibroids and cancer, but she also provides a roadmap for integrating love and spirituality into one's healing journey through her book (now available where many books are sold). Lisa discusses her Seven Spiritual Principles, which inclu...

Embrace the Beauty of Midlife: 50 Insights for Perimenopausal People

August 10, 2023 15:42 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

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 a crisis, it's an opportunity. Embrace new beginnings and transformation. Move forward with confidence. - Bree Luck Check out the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) website to find a menopaus...

Unleashing Your Authentic Self: Navigating Perimenopause with Compassion

August 03, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

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 events left her questioning who she could trust. Find out how Jamie navigated these difficult situations and what it means for her journey through...

You have a great butt -- and other midlife mindset hacks.

July 27, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

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 to enhance well-being and resilience. Segment 1: Understanding the Impact of Mindset Dr. Carol Dweck, a psychology professor, introduced two...

How to Listen More & Foster a Healthy Relationship with Your Adult-Child

July 20, 2023 10:47 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MB

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. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand how aging can become an avenue for personal evolution. Recognize the impact language has on constructing our world views. ...

Should I let My Hair Go Gray? A Listener Question and Answer Episode

July 13, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

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 the other hand, I'm afraid that I'll look old if I go natural. Why am I afraid of looking old? What the heck is that about? " Sound familiar? Society tells you that in order to feel beautiful and accepted, you must conform to ageist beauty s...

What Happens When Advocating for Your Health Is A Matter of Survival

July 06, 2023 10:50 - 42 minutes - 43.7 MB

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 vague explanations she had endured for far too long. Little did she know, this journey would lead her to a shocking revelation that would change everything... Keep advocating for yourself, even when doctors dismiss yo...

Migraine Management Made Easy: Proven Techniques for Perimenopausal Humans

June 29, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

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 free from ineffective actions and find real solutions. In this episode, we'll look at recent studies that examine the causes of migraines during perimenopause and provide you with examples ...

The truth about owning your desires: Insights on midlife sexuality

June 22, 2023 10:45 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MB

This week's interview is with Wendy Leigh, an insightful 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 is uniquely positioned to guide clients through an exploration of their own sexual experiences and relationships. Her work encourages open dialogue, acceptance and underst...

What are the Symptoms of Menopause?

June 15, 2023 10:30 - 24 minutes - 26.8 MB

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 explore the societal aspects of being a woman in midlife. Throughout the season, listeners can expect to hear heartfelt conversations, personal stories, and expert insights on making the most ...

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

March 21, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

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 -MFA graduate in Dance Performance from Hollins University -creator/@hand productions -co-creator/chicken bank collective  chickenbankcollective.com -creato...

Speak! You'll Love These Proven Techniques For Learning A Language

February 14, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Meet Christina Ball, Ph. D.  a once shy child who blossomed into a passionate linguist, actor, and small business owner (Speak!) 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. "Learn two languages, live two lives - I love how speaking a foreign language can bring dormant sides of your personality to life and allow you to express yourself in a new way." In this episode,...

Speak! You’ll Love These Proven Techniques For Learning A Language

February 14, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Meet Christina Ball, Ph. D.  a once shy child who blossomed into a passionate linguist, actor, and small business owner (Speak!) 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. "Learn two languages, live two lives - I love how speaking a foreign language can bring dormant sides of your personality to life and allow you to express yourself in a new way." In this episode, we...

Building Grit: How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset & Join a Gritty Culture

January 31, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Bree explains the six steps to cultivating Grit that Angela Duckworth Outlined in her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.  (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 grit and perseverance. 2. Learn Warren Buffett's three-step process for unifying your goals and how to practice deliberate repetition with reflection and refinement. 3. Find out how joining...

The Phenomenal History of Timekeeping (in about 30 minutes)

January 24, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 with a degree in business administration. Jim enrolled in the St. Paul school of watchmaking. Jim furthered his education by graduating from the Watchmakers of Swit...

How to Make Time for Love Using The Akashic Records

January 17, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

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 to Jung’s Collective Unconscious Rehearsal Room Exploration of the Sovereign experience  Wendy tells the journey of discovering and ...

Six Tips For Managing Time In A Family With ADHD

January 03, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

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 can people work with Annika?  Link to Website: https://timewise.life/ For more information about Seeing My Time workshops, beginning in January, visit: https://...

The Miracle of The Timeless Soul With Patrick Belisle

December 20, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

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)  Edgar Cayce of the  A.R.E. (https://www.edgarcayce.org/) Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS)  (https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/)  The Egg - A Short Story - YouTube Patrick Belisle is a practical mystic; a nonprofit executive, teacher, & w...

Why Does Time Fly When You’re Having Fun? and How To Feel It More!

December 13, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

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 * The Rehearsal Room (Apply now!) * The science of Why Time Flies When you're having fun * The benefits of volunteering Share your favorite volunteer experiences on Speakpipe and get a shoutout on Instagram! **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send...

Why Does Time Fly When You're Having Fun? and How To Feel It More!

December 13, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

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 * The Rehearsal Room (Apply now!) * The science of Why Time Flies When you're having fun * The benefits of volunteering Share your favorite volunteer experiences on Speakpipe and get a shoutout on Instagram! **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or ...

The Truth About Time, Grief, and the Healing Powers of Kittens

December 06, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

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. In this episode, we also discuss: * Bree's newest program The Rehearsal Room. (Apply Today!!!) * Why Mimi's recipes are so hard to follow * Why Time is NOT Money * Why Mimi thinks...

Five Strategies to Tackle Tardiness and Be on Time!

November 29, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

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 always late, of late? * Personality Types and punctuality * Five strategies for getting there on time References: https://www.simplypsychology.org/personality-a.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/chroni...

How to completely embrace a moment, one image at a time

November 21, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

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 photography * The power of nothingness in life, death, art, and time management * Why you should embrace your blurry photos and your melancholic moments, and how to make the mo...

Let's Get Focused: Strategies to maximize your moments

November 14, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

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 **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!) And if you'd like t...

Let’s Get Focused: Strategies to maximize your moments

November 14, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

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 **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!) And if you'd like to wor...

Cycle Syncing Strategies: The Magic is in the Pause.

November 07, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Cycle Syncing Coach Briana Villegas shares useful strategies for using the menstrual cycle to maximize our moments all month long! In this conversation we discuss: The stages of the menstrual cycle and how we can make the most of each phase at work and home! The connection between the phases of the moon and the menstrual cycle The stigma around PMS — and how we can break the pattern! How to give yourself the support you need to make the most of your time!  Briana Villegas is a Cycle Sy...

Can We Really Own Time?

October 24, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this episode, Bree talks about why we can't own time and shares information about two upcoming workshops. One is a Podcasting from Scratch at Codebase Coworking and the other is the The Life Mapping Challenge: 5 Days to Jumpstart a Fabulous Career starting November 10. Also in this episode we discuss: *  The luxury and agony of 2 "found" hours * "Time is Money" and " Lost Time can never be Found" *  Why Benjamin Franklin might be accused of Quiet Quitting in this  day and age. * Th...

Measuring Minutes And Sugar: The History Of Counting Time

October 17, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode, I talk about how to make a key lime pie, why we have 24 hours in a day, and when time matters. Specifically, we examine the questions: * Why is time measured by a duodecimal system of 12? * Why are there 24 hours in a day? * Why were ancient Egyptians better at counting on their fingers than we are? * How did we come up with hours and minutes? * What the heck is a millisecond? * How can you get your hands on my favorite recipe for Crabmeat Louisianne? Also, here a...

Unpacking The Arrow Of Time & Why Science Is Astonishing

October 10, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Bree brings in the expert on making complex ideas accessible and invites her daughter's former 6th-grade science teacher, Dr. Lauren Cabrera, on the show to hold her hand and make sure that Bree's not totally butchering the laws of physics as she unpacks the Arrow Of Time. Special thanks to Dr. Lauren Cabrera for joining me on the podcast, and for reminding me just how incredible teachers are. Support the show **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Appl...

How to grasp time using the wisdom of Dolly Parton

October 06, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MB

In which Bree explains her obsession with time, talks about the class she (kind of) failed at MIT,  and begins to explore Time through the lens of physics. Why Time? The Challenge of understanding Time What the heck is Quantum Physics How Dolly Parton inspires me to do math (sort of) References: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Sean Carroll Carlo Ravelli MIT OpenCourseware **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a ...

It's About Time ( for a new season of Pause to Go!)

October 03, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

It's about time This is a mini-episode, Um, actually like a micro episode just to introduce the new season of Pause to Go. We've been through two seasons and now we are actually starting season three. I can't even believe it.  Time flies.  And actually, that is the subject of this new season of Pause to Go.  Time.  There are studies that show that more than 58% of Americans feel that they do not have enough time in the day to do the things that they want to do.  And what's int...

It’s About Time ( for a new season of Pause to Go!)

October 03, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

It's about time This is a mini-episode, Um, actually like a micro episode just to introduce the new season of Pause to Go. We've been through two seasons and now we are actually starting season three. I can't even believe it.  Time flies.  And actually, that is the subject of this new season of Pause to Go.  Time.  There are studies that show that more than 58% of Americans feel that they do not have enough time in the day to do the things that they want to do.  And what's interest...

The Truth About Becoming Your Biggest, Fullest, Brightest Self

September 29, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Matthew Reynolds discusses learning from the past, cultivating unconditional belonging in (and beyond) our classrooms, crafting our equity lens, and the nerve-wracking excitement of publishing his new book, "BIGGEST, FULLEST, BRIGHTEST: Shifting the Consciousness of Humanity".  We explore:  Why the past is our education, and how we can learn from our past selves How do we make friends with our shadow selves?  We talk about Matthew’s effort to use unconditional love to foster uncondition...

Roadmap to a Purposeful Career: Balancing Fear with Faith

September 26, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Gina Ostarly (This is 50)  is a long time fitness trainer, writer, model, health coach, mother of three, and now, in a major turn of events, she's started a new career as an insurance agent.  In this interview, Gina discusses: How getting laid off from her previous position led to her new career path Why Faith has played such an important role for Gina in taking action and conquering fear The importance of feeling a sense of purpose at work Why Gina believes that we need to give ourselve...

How to love yourself after you lose your mind

September 22, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Neuroscientist Barbara Lipska shares her powerful story of learning about schizophrenia, the very condition she studied, not only from a scientific perspective, but from her first hand experience with the disease. Lipska was diagnosed early in 2015 with metastatic melanoma in her brain's frontal lobe. As the cancer progressed and throughout treatment , she experienced behavioral and cognitive symptoms connected to a range of mental disorders, including schizophrenia and mania.   Miraculousl...

How to Build Healthy Habits with Dr. Orlena

September 15, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Dr. Orlena Kerek shares how a move to Spain and a wee identity crisis paved the way for a new career,  explains her four pillars of health, and offers useful steps for cultivating a healthier life on your own terms.  Dr. Orlena is a health coach who helps ambitious mums have bucket loads of energy and overcome the frustration of not losing weight by teaching them to eat and be healthy, to look after themselves and feel fit and fabulous. You can find Dr. Orlena at the following links: Web...

Engage for Good: Jessica Lanyadoo shares Astrology for Activists

April 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

How can we use our astrological charts to engage in social justice? What does the second half of 2022 look like for Politics? Climate? Covid? And how do we find the courage to keep moving forward when the outlook is grim? Astrologer, psychic medium, and animal communicator Jessica Lanyadoo shares astrological things with Bree.  Topics include: Why Podcasting is an excellent platform for sharing an authentic voice Bringing together the passions of astrology, social justice, environmental a...

The Compassionate Entrepreneur: Cultivating community at work and in the kitchen

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

In this conversation with Nancy McCarthy, co-owner of Dr. Ho's restaurant in North Garden, Virginia, we talk about creating a loving and respectful culture in and beyond the workplace and look at the seven paths to cultivating change through Nancy's eyes.  In this conversation we talk about: *  Creating a business by accident *  Cultivating community at work *  Finding respect for people who have very different views on the world * Why everything is emotional * Boredom is the gateway...

Mapping the Creative Entrepreneur’s Journey with CEO Erica Arvold (Part 2)

March 17, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In part 2 of this conversation with Erica Arvold (casting director, director, producer, educator, and CEO of Arvold. Productions), we talked about cultivating a creative entrepreneur career. Also, we have a rapid-fire exploration of the seven paths to manifesting change in our lives. Erica offers her insights about how we can use the Emotional, Analytical, Intuitive, Physical, Creative, Spiritual, and Social paths to enrich our lives. Topics include: 1.  How Erica's relationship with her ...

Mapping the Creative Entrepreneur's Journey with CEO Erica Arvold (Part 2)

March 17, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In part 2 of this conversation with Erica Arvold (casting director, director, producer, educator, and CEO of Arvold. Productions), we talked about cultivating a creative entrepreneur career. Also, we have a rapid-fire exploration of the seven paths to manifesting change in our lives. Erica offers her insights about how we can use the Emotional, Analytical, Intuitive, Physical, Creative, Spiritual, and Social paths to enrich our lives. Topics include: 1.  How Erica's relationship with her...

Mapping the Creative Entrepreneur’s Journey with CEO Erica Arvold (Part 1)

March 10, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

What does it take to build a creative company from the ground up? Erica Arvold shares her experiences of building Arvold. (Production, Casting, and Education) --  From Harnessing The Power of No to Sharing your Voice Authentically. In our chat, we discuss:  What the heck is Work/life balance? Preventing Burnout The Power of No and the Power of Yes The Journey of the Creative How Erica built her casting, education, and production company, Arvold. The importance of mentorship: How Ron ...

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