Year of the Snake- Meditation for Transformation and Renewal
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
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
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
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
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
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...
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Planting Seeds for the New Year - Cultivating Intentional Transformation
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Show Notes: As the year draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on what we’ve been healing and working through. In this episode, we’ll take a moment to look at the seeds we want to plant for the coming year. Through mindful reflection, we’ll explore questions like “What have I been healing the longest?” and “What am I ready to transform?” We’ll end with a meditation to ground our intentions, so you can move into the new year with clarity, purpose, and an open heart. Key Takeaways: ...
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The Gift of Dread -Transforming Fear into Expansion
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Show Notes: Sometimes, dread shows up as a signal of overwhelm; other times, it’s the feeling before a big breakthrough. In this episode, we talk about these two types of dread and how to recognize the difference. Through personal insights and somatic practices, we’ll explore how listening to our body’s wisdom can guide us through fear and into expansion. Whether it’s releasing overwhelm or stepping into something great, we’ll learn to embrace dread as an ally in our personal growth journey. Key Takeaways: ...
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The Sacred Cocoon- Embracing Rest to Emerge Renewed
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Show Notes: In this episode, we dive into the power of slowing down as we enter the winter season. Just as nature pulls inward to replenish, we too are called to cocoon and embrace rest. We’ll explore why sacred rest isn’t just a pause but a vital part of transformation. Through grounding reflection and soulful questions, we’ll connect with what we truly need right now, honoring rest as an act of self-love. Join us as we explore the wisdom found in stillness and discover what it means to cultivate intention from a place of quiet and presence. Key Takeaways: ...
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New Moon in Scorpio Ritual & Samhain Magic
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Show Notes: Mindful Pause Podcast – New Moon in Scorpio & Samhain Magic Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the potent energy of the Scorpio New Moon and the mystical season of Samhain. As we shift from autumn to winter, the veil is thin, inviting us to pause, look within, and connect to our shadows. This is a sacred time to honor the journey we’ve been on, release what no longer serves us, and plant intentions for the year ahead. Join Audrey for a grounding practice and reflective questions to deepen your connection to your inner self during this powerful in-between...
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Uncover Your Dharma- Stepping into Your Souls Purpose
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Episode Title: “Uncovering Your Dharma: Stepping into Your Soul’s Purpose” Welcome to this week’s episode of Mindful Pause! Today, we’re diving into a big, beautiful topic—Dharma, your soul’s purpose. ✨ In this episode, I talk about how your dharma is so much more than your job or role in life—it’s about how you show up in the world, using your unique gifts and qualities. But here’s the truth: it’s not about waiting for perfection. It’s about showing up as you are, and letting the path unfold one step at a time. We’ll explore: ...
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TRUSTING YOURSELF AND THE PATH
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Episode Title: Trusting Yourself & Trusting the Path Episode Number: 205 Show Notes: In this episode of MindfulPause, we’re diving into one of the most challenging yet transformative practices: trusting yourself and trusting the path, especially when life feels uncertain. 💫 How do we lean into trust when our mind craves control? How do we let go of the need to know every detail and embrace the unknown with grace? Audrey shares actionable insights and soul-nourishing tools to help you: ...
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Hey there,
I was on a call with my coach a week before I left for my Bali retreat and feeling frazzled of what to focus on – my new website? marketing? Bali?
"I want to feel f*ck!ng POTENT!" I blurted out
For the past 2.5 years, I've been drowning in overwhelm and busyness, feeling like a diluted version of myself—lifeless, and frankly, dead inside.
My coach posed a question that hit me like a bolt of lightning:
"What does potency look like for you this week before you leave for your Bali retreat?"
In that moment, as I placed my hand on my heart and sank into stillness, I realized I'd been chasing after the future, instead of focusing on the present moment to feel how I wanted to feel right now.
It wasn't working. 🛑
My heart whispered back, "Pour into the gold that's already there."
It was a gentle reminder that I don't need to chase after clients or external validation or whatever in the future I think will bring what I want now.
My true gold lies in the students journeying with me to Bali. ⭐️
So, I made a commitment to pour into them wholeheartedly—and not to forget to pour into myself too.
I poured myself into them, and for the first time in 3 years, I opened up vulnerably about my struggles, my yearning to show up authentically and wholeheartedly like I did before the pandemic.
And you know what happened? MAGIC ✨
By sharing vulnerably (not perfectly), we connected - Others felt the same.
We cried, we shared, we released and we healed together.
To me, this is potency—feeling alive, connected and most importantly, FREE.
For the first time in a long time, I felt free – to be me. To share authentically, rather than trying to be perfect.
Damn, this is so liberating to remove the pressure we put on ourselves!
So, what makes you feel potent? What does FREEDOM feel like for you?
If you're ready to tap into your inner fire and cultivate a life that's vibrant and alive, tune in to this week's Mindful Pause Podcast.
And stay tuned! In the coming weeks, I'll be sharing more of my personal story about breaking free to feel more meaning, vibrancy and freedom.
….plus a sneak peek at a special offering I'm bursting to share w
xx Audrey