Healing the Mother Wound: Cuddle Up Method (Meditation)
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Mother’s Day can bring up a swirl of emotions—joy, grief, resentment, or longing. If your heart feels tender around this time, this episode and meditation is for you. We explore the often-invisible “mother wound”—not what was said, but what wasn’t. It lives in the quiet spaces: the comfort that never came, the sensitivity that was too much, the silence you learned to keep just to feel safe. These early emotional imprints shape our adult patterns: – People-pleasing – Silencing your truth – Ignoring your needs – Struggling to set boundaries – Feeling like...
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Chakra Ascension Meditation – Clear Blocks & Step Into Your Power
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Podcast Episode 219: Chakra Ascension Meditation – Clear Blocks & Step Into Your Power Welcome to this 21-minute Chakra Ascension Meditation, a journey through all eight chakras to release blocks, awaken your inner wisdom, and realign with your truth. The Spring Equinox marks a time of renewal and balance—the perfect moment to reflect on what you’re ready to create and what’s been holding you back. As we step into Aries season, the start of the zodiac calendar, we’re invited to harness this fiery energy to move forward with clarity and courage. In this guided...
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Healing the 7 Wounds of the Modern Priestess with Meredith Rom
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In today’s episode of Mindful Pause, Audrey sits down with healer and spiritual guide Meredith Rahm to dive into the seven core wounds of the modern priestess—and how we can heal them. These ancestral wounds, deeply rooted in our DNA, often show up as fears, insecurities, and blocks that hold us back from our true power. Meredith walks us through the seven wounds: 1. The Persecution Wound: A fear of being seen and stepping into our power, healed through the safety of sisterhood. 2. The Sisterhood Wound: A struggle to...
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The Three Cs for Joy: Replacing the Minds Cancers from Jay Shetty
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Hi dear one, We’ve all been there—scrolling through social media, comparing our lives to someone else’s highlight reel. Or getting stuck in the cycle of complaining or criticizing. These “cancers of the mind,” as Jay Shetty calls them, create so much unnecessary suffering. But here’s the good news: We can choose differently. My dear friend Jeanie Iberlin shared her 3 C’s for joy: compassion, connection, and calmness. • Instead of...
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How to create a home that supports your needs with Mia Danielle
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Episode Summary: Your home isn’t just a place—it’s an extension of you. And if your environment is working against you, it’s subtly draining your energy in ways you may not even realize. That’s why I’m so excited to have Mia Danielle on the podcast today! Mia is a YouTube creator, host of The Mind Your Home Podcast, and author of Downsizing. She’s an expert in minimalist living and designing a home that truly supports your well-being. In this conversation, she shares powerful insights on: • How to tell if your home is lifting you up or slowly wearing you down •...
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Stop Waiting for Perfect– Trust Your Intuition and Take the Leap
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Have you ever found yourself waiting for the “perfect” time? The perfect weight, the perfect moment, the perfect conditions to finally go after what you desire? In this episode, I share a deeply personal experience about overcoming perfectionism and stepping into trust. After years of waiting for the “right” moment, I finally said yes to an opportunity that wasn’t ideal—at least not in my mind. I didn’t feel my best. I wasn’t fully prepared. And yet, when I followed my intuition instead of my inner critic, everything aligned perfectly. Join me as we dive into: ✨...
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Year of the Snake- Meditation for Transformation and Renewal
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Show Notes for Episode 214: Embracing Transformation – A New Moon Meditation In this special episode of The Mindful Pause Podcast, host Audrey Sutton Mills guides listeners through a meditation aligned with the energies of the New Moon, Lunar New Year, and the ancient festival of Imbolc. This period symbolizes transformation, renewal, and the planting of new intentions. Key Themes: • Lunar New Year & Year of the Snake: Exploring the symbolism of the snake, which represents shedding the old and embracing transformation. • Imbolc Season: Understanding Imbolc as a time to...
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The Power of Choice: A Personal Story
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Hi friend, Over the holidays, I fell into a familiar trap. My calendar was bursting with events and to-dos, and I was running myself ragged. Eventually, I got sick, angry, and exhausted. I didn’t like who I was becoming. But then, I remembered a tool I write about in my book: Notice. Pause. Choose again. It’s so simple yet so powerful. I noticed I was out of alignment, paused to reset, and chose a new direction—saying no to events, putting work aside, and being present with my kids. Slowly, things shifted, and I felt the connection I had been longing for. Here’s the...
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Dharana: Focusing on What Truly Matters
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Recently, I was planning my dream retreat in Italy when something felt…off. My mind was buzzing with excitement, but my heart kept whispering: Conserve your energy. Focus on what you came here to do. It wasn’t easy to let go of the planning and ideas swirling in my head. It was like a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the next. I kept second guessing my inner wisdom and answers. Those old failiar sabotaging patterns are hard to beat, aren't they?! But when I paused and connected with my higher self (for the fourth time), the answer became crystal clear: My soul’s calling right...
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Winters Wisdom -- Setting Intentions from the Heart
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The new year often comes with a rush of goals and to-dos. But what if we paused instead? What if, like Mother Earth in winter, we slowed down, rested, and renewed? Recently, I’ve been leaning into this wisdom, asking myself: How do I want to feel this year? It’s such a simple shift, but it’s helped me let go of the hustle and connect with what truly matters. So, let me ask you: How do YOU want to feel this year? Take a deep breath, pause, and let your heart answer. LISTEN IN on the latest episode of Mindful Pause Podcast where we’ll explore the power of...
info_outlineBillions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling junctions that make up about 40 percent of the world's ocean surfaces. At current rates plastic is expected to outweigh all the fish in the sea by 2050.
The ocean contains an estimated 150 million tons of plastic, with 8 million tons added annually - equivalent to a garbage truck load every minute.
Only a fraction of plastic ocean pollution is visible. Most of it consists of tiny degraded particles swirling across 16 million square kilometers of ocean surface, an area the size of the United States and Australia combined. Plastic particles in oceans harm marine animals by either becoming lodged in the digestive systems of animals, leading to impairment or death or plastic particles can absorb toxins already in the water and spread them through the marine food web, and possibly to humans. Fish, turtles, seabirds, sea lions, and whales can all die a grisly death eating or become entangled in plastic. A recent study found that a quarter of fish at markets in California and Indonesia contain plastic in their guts, mostly in the form of plastic microfibers.
Meet Melissa Gil, a marine biologist by background who has always had a deep connection to nature and love for the ocean. She says, “We have a lot more power as consumers than we think to make change on our environment.” She personally asks for no plastic straws or bags and even goes so far as to tell the restaurants that she’ll bring her own Tupperware for her to go orders.
Meli is a professional kite boarder and has turned her passion into purpose with her company, MG Surfline, an ecofriendly and ethically conscious swimwear and active wear company that uses plastic bottles to create their environmentally friendly line to help solve our environmental problems for #plasticfreeocean.
In our conversation today, we discuss how each of us are casting a vote each time we choose to use plastic and the idea that the way we chose does make a difference. Meli also gets vulnerable about her friend’s traumatic death from a shark attack and how she healed through expression, communication and connection to get back into the ocean. Life is fragile so appreciate the moment. Whenever you’re scared, exercise your mind to be positive by replacing the negative fear with a positive thought. Meli embodies her mantra of “Do what you love” in every aspect of her career, her passion for a plastic free ocean and her whole life.
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