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_outlineOur most valuable asset is time. we often don’t guard it like the precious commodity it is. We give it away freely, and then say we don’t have enough time, or we’re just too busy to get the things that are most important to us done.
I’m super guilty of this. I’m a total people pleaser, and I’m an optimist thinking I can really get it all done in the time I have.
When I say yes to something, I’m also saying no to many other things. Things I may really enjoy better. Things I may need to do that are important for my business. Things that may deepen my relationships. Things that may be good for my body and spirit.
Are the things we say yes to more important than the things we unconsciously say no to? That’s what we’re exploring today.
In today’s mantra Monday, my invitation is to take a moment to look at your week. Are ALL of the things you said yes to important – are they crucial for your personal growth, your health and wellbeing, are they important because they’re strengthening your relationships that are most important to you, are they moving the ball forward in your business?
When I did this exercise, I found over 2 dozen things I was doing this week that were not important. When I looked at what I could’ve been doing (or should’ve been doing) instead, it really put things into perspective.
Just yesterday, for example, I cut a podcast, but really needed to get more done off my list because I had a babysitter – that’s golden time! Instead, I chose to go to 3 different stores looking for pots for my plants. Something I did not plan on doing, but took several hours – precious hours! I washed my car, paid some bills, took out the trash, checked instagram 3 times, email 6 times, hopped on an impromptu meeting call that could have waited, and looked online for shoes for an upcoming wedding. These are not important tasks. I will get to them eventually, but yesterday I had a babysitter and need to work and do self-care.
We all have a CHOICE – I made a choice to do this over that, it really made me sad – and upset! Things I missed out were: a workout, (something I have promised myself to move my body every day), I didn’t do my pelvic floor exercises (which as y’all know, this is important on so many levels for myself and my romantic relationship with Jake and I), I didn’t make dinner for myself so I ate a slice of pizza on the road and felt guilty about it after, I didn’t write my blog or finish 2 other podcasts (which was on my things to do list), I didn’t reach out to potential guests for the podcast (also on my to do list) and I didn’t get a nap (which was really needed) because I taught late last night.
Basically, I spent my time elsewhere, and I gipped myself. I didn’t give myself the things that I really needed and wanted for my business, my health, my relationships and honestly, my self-worth.
When I look at this through the lens of choice, it makes me sad as well as upset with myself for prioritizing my time and giving it away so easily to things that don’t matter as much as other things that are critical to my wellbeing, relationships and business.
So, I reviewed my week and what and who I have said yes to. I had to do some rearranging and say no, make some cancelations, shorten up meetings and prioritize what is important.
So, this week’s mantra is: If it’s not a hell yeah, then it’s a hell no. not a maybe, or a wish that you can get it all done. Bring your choices to your consciousness and understand where you are spending your time. Ask yourself what are you sacrificing when you say YES to this person or this meeting, or call, or event, or task? What are you giving up? Is this more important?
We go so quickly through our day, multitasking and being busy, and then feel exhausted and wondering where the time went.
Time is your most precious energy. Protect it. Guard it. Remember everything is a choice. When you say yes to one thing, you are saying no to another. So consciously take control of your power and your life by only saying yes to what lights you up, yes to the people who energize you not to the people who deplete you or timewasters, yes to the things that move the ball forward for you. Try it this week – I’ll be right alongside you, and let me know on my blog or instagram how this one thing has impacted you.