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

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 interesting about that is that the researchers who conducted this study said that actually, they felt that that number was underrepresenting how people truly felt because it only represented the people who took the time to fill out the study.  I know that when I check in with my clients or my community on social media or I hear back from you all, the questions that I hear the most are about time management. And I got to tell you, I hate the words, "time management." Because I don't want to manage anything else in my life. I don't want to manage people. I don't want to manage time.I want to have a relationship. So in this season, we're going to work on cultivating a relationship with time that is healthy. That has strong boundaries. That is respectful. And that is intentional.  And we're going to do that by looking at time from many perspectives. We're going to look at it culturally. We're going to look at it philosophically. We're going to look at it spiritually. We're going to look at it scientifically. We're going to look at it metaphysically.  And we're going to look at it practically because I know that we all want practical tools. To help us harness time in a way that serves us best. So that's what this upcoming season is going to be. And for the most part. The episodes will be shorter than you may be used to. And that's really because. Well, Time is of the essence.  So thank you for pausing to go with me.  And join me on Thursday for the first episode of Pause to Go, Season 3.  It's about time.  **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

The Truth About Becoming Your Biggest, Fullest, Brightest Self

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 unconditional Belonging How do we expand as we grow? How much of your thinking is your thinking? How can we find joy within the Work of crafting our equity lens? How to engage our bodies in our process of expanding our selves. Matthew’s evolving views on Cancel Culture Bree is giving a copy of this book to every Visionary in Progress 1:1 client in the next year.  About Matthew: Matthew Reynolds has over 35 years of experience as a performer and instructor in the Theater Arts and Dance. Matthew helped create the Crater Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences in Southern Oregon right out of his Masters of Arts Teaching program. He spent 12 years in the classroom where he built equity in his program, with his students, guided by the mission of "Creating Community through the Arts." Matthew now finds himself advocating for equity within the arts and education spaces. He looks forward to helping others craft their equity lens so that they may live their biggest, fullest, and brightest lives.  About Matthew Reynolds Consulting, LLC Matthew Reynolds Consulting, LLC offers a range of services designed to enhance community relations, improve intra-organizational communications and awareness, and enrich lives through engagement, education, workshops, and presentations. Previous partnerships include Culturally Responsive Teaching with Professors at Southern Oregon University, Equity Building with Live Arts theater, and Building Equity through Community with Southern Oregon Education Support District.  Crafting Your Equity Lens is a tool that, when utilized consistently, grows into being a person's “truth vision.” It has integrity, accountability, authenticity, vulnerability, self-worth, and unconditional love at its core. It is Building Belonging. It is a Call to Action.  As people continue to heed the call to action and begin to build belonging, equity and justice will lead us into the new normal. A world that has our own ideas of community and belonging in it - helping each other to grow, experience joy, celebrate each other's humanity - and allows each person to know for themselves what living their biggest, fullest, and brightest means.  Contact Matthew: https://www.mrrconsulting.org/contact Order the book! **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

Roadmap to a Purposeful Career: Balancing Fear with Faith

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 ourselves the grace to experience -- and learn from -- the full spectrum of our emotions How Gina is learning to tap into her intuition Why life is like a barstool You can find Gina on Instagram, Facebook, or at her website: https://ginaostarly.com/ **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

How to love yourself after you lose your mind

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.   Miraculously, Lipska returned to normal functioning and wrote a book “The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery” about the experience.  In this episode, we discuss: * What it means to lose your mind * Barbara Lipska's story of mental illness * The stigma around mental illness and mental health * Why  Lipska asserts that mental illness a physical issue *What we can learn from brushes with insanity * Lipska's advice for people who are experiencing mental illness -- or the loved ones who care for them  If you are experiencing mental illness, visit  https://www.samhsa.gov/ to find facilities and programs in the United States or U.S. Territories for mental and substance use disorders. Learn more about Barbara Lipska: https://www.barbaralipska.com/bio Read the book, The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind!    **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

How to Build Healthy Habits with Dr. Orlena

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:Website: https://www.drorlena.com FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthydrorlena Free video: https://www.drorlena.com/eliminate-emotional-eating-training **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

Engage for Good: Jessica Lanyadoo shares Astrology for Activists

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 activism, and mental health Grappling with our missteps in life Why do we need to embrace a Calling In culture instead of a Calling Out culture? (Check out this TedTalk with Loretta Ross about Calling In vs. Calling Out) How we can find ways to engage in activism that are in alignment with our authentic selves How Human Development is cyclical, not linear - and why that matters The relationship between Self Awareness and Self Acceptance Why Jessica (47) and Bree (48) are both loud and proud about their ages  Jessica and Bree go off on a peri-menopause tangent Heather Corinna’s book (http://heathercorinna.com/project/what-fresh--is-this-perimenopause-menopause-other-indignities-and-you-a-guide/) gets yet another mention on the Pause to Go Podcast Word Nerd Moment: The Etymology of Passion What’s ahead for the rest of 2022, more or less Addressing the problem and the wish for entitlement How to respond if you feel overwhelmed by what is ahead Jessica responds to the seven paths to creating change: Emotional, Analytical, Intuitive, Physical, Spiritual, Creative, and Social Important links:  lovelanyadoo.com for weekly horoscopes, weekly podcast, and loads of free goodies across the site. Also, sign up for classes /webinars and get her book, Astrology for Real Relationships, here.astrologyfordays.compatreon.com/JessicaLanyadoo 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

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

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 to creativity * Connecting and disconnecting * Danielle LaPorte's Heart-Centered Facilitator Training About Dr. Ho's: "Dr. Ho’s was established in 1998 by original owners Jerry Danner (Dr. Ho) and Ian Wren.  The restaurant was sold in the summer of 2007 to Michael and Nancy McCarthy.   We take great pride in handcrafting everything that goes into your food.  At Dr. Ho’s, there is no shortcut to good pizza.  Our homemade dough is hand-tossed and topped with the freshest ingredients we can source from local farms to provide you with what we hope you will find to be the best pizza around.   Everything on our menu is made on premises from scratch by our dedicated kitchen staff.  Our mission at Dr. Ho’s has always been to take pride in our craft. Creatively prepared honest food and gracious service is our philosophy." https://www.drhoshumblepie.com/ 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

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

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 emotional self has changed over the years. 2. Why do the analytical self and the intuitive self need to work in concert with each other? 3. Why it's good that we're not all driven by a want for productivity. 4. The Universe really does have your back -- a mindset approach to alignment. 5. The importance of grief. 6. The importance of practicing self-compassion. 7. Best practices for cultivating creative relationships. 8. Erica's wish for anyone who is cultivating meaningful change in their lives. Quotes:  It's all a grand experiment anyway. And that's what I say in all my classes, especially when I'm directing, I'm like you guys, this is a grand experiment. We might just fail. And if we fail, it's my fault. You can blame me a hundred percent. And if we win, it's all your credit. All I'm there to do is set up the whole tone that it's an experiment. That's how I run the company.  I think everyone's creative.  I don't think you can be human without being creative. I think it's a muscle and sometimes people don't use it a lot and sometimes people use it, so, so, so much. But creativity  is a part of the world. I mean, it literally is, is why we exist today… creativity doesn't mean necessarily art, but creative thinking, creative solutions. Creative doodling! I am such a believer that the universe has your back that I don't know how to operate other than that. And when I don't believe that, when there's the day or the weeks that I go through and I'm like, it just doesn't seem like it. It's just like, it's like digging a hole. And as soon as I just go back to that core belief, it's all going to be fine. It's a grand experiment and the universe has my back and everyone in my life too. And  it doesn't just apply to me. The universe has OUR backs. It takes an entire group of sometimes hundreds and hundreds, if not thousands of people to create one project. And I just think that it's incredible and people at the top of their game, in their very specific focus of their art and they're contributing… that's why it's movie magic to me. That's movie magic. It's not because they're falsifying a fake background and you believe it. The magic is that all these creatives come together full of unbelievable talent and joy and craft and all commit to one specific creative idea and then create. That's crazy. It's like building pyramids. Important Links IG, twitter, Facebook: @arvoldofficial  Arvold. Website: **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

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

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 Howard showed Erica how to make a movie  We discuss building the skill of starting over. Building credibility with your professional community Why it is important for experienced people to BE mentors Identifying Core Values Then awesomeness of failing big (and learning from it) Having an entrepreneurial and creative voice. Important Links Sign up for the Core Values Workshop on March 24th at 1pm ET HERE. IG, twitter, Facebook: @arvoldofficial  Arvold. Website: www.arvold.com Quotes: “I mean, we're sailors really. We have a goal at the end and all we have to do is sail, which means we have to go to the left to the right, to the left, to the right. And then there's wins and then there's this, and then the boat might tip over and then this, and people are like, oh, you made it to your place. And you're like, yeah. And they're like, was it hard? And I'm like, are you kidding? We just went through a harrowing journey. Did you not see it? “ “Everyone is worthy of seeing the world in a certain way. And it’s just about how one is communicating it — and not TRYING to communicate it like someone else. So even if you are founding a company, even if you have an idea or a vision for something, the way YOU do it and the way I do it are unique to us…” **** 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

From Esoteric to Practical: Jaclyn Michelle shares the fundamentals of Human Design

Human Design doesn't have to be complicated - and Human Design Chart Alchemist & writer Jaclyn Michelle (Interiorcreature.com) demystifies the basics and shares her thoughts on the seven ways to manifest change. Bree talked about creating her Book of Woo, including Astrology, Human Design, Enneagram, Sparketype, and Myers-Briggs Personality Assessments What is Human Design? Different Human Design Types include: Generators, Manifesting Generators, Manifestors, Projectors, and Reflectors Richard Rudd and the Gene Key system Explaining the "Not Self" Themes in Human Design - clues for when we are venturing out of alignment Using your human design type to find a decision making strategy. Jaclyn Michelle’s trajectory and how she found Human Design SEO’s and successful websites The manifestation change game: Jaclyn explains how the seven paths to creating change played out in her life. How getting sober changed Jaclyn’s life. Robert Plutchik’s Emotion Wheel https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/emotion-wheel Why intuition shows up so differently in different people Important links: Website: https://www.interiorcreature.com/ Instagram: @interiorcreature Human Design YOUniversity on Teachable: https://interior-creature.teachable.com/ Coupon Code for Soul Contract Reading: PAUSETOGO for 10% off a Soul Contract Reading Link for Soul Contract Reading: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15830948&appointmentType=19499324 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 work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ Stay curious, y'all! xoBree P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:Codebase Coworking as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!