I want to share a vulnerable truth with you. A story that has played itself out more times than I care to admit. I'm on the floor with my daughter Mia...

It was a regular weekday morning. I was sitting on the couch reading – still in my sweats, sipping my lukewarm coffee – when my two year old daughter, Mia, climbed into my lap.

What if I told you that the way to change the world was to be sad?

Generally speaking, we can move through the world from one of two places—fear or love.

One of the most common questions about meditation is how often and how long should you practice? In short, frequency matters more than duration. AND the occasional longer sit won't hurt!

When our world feels like it’s unraveling...it’s easy to feel isolated and defeated, like we’re pulling alone. But we’re not. We belong...

One conscious breath can shift you from survival mode to clarity. Science shows these micro-pauses rewire your brain for better decisions.

When we opened Pause Studio in January 2020, we were full of optimism. We signed a seven-year lease, personally guaranteeing it, confident in our vision for an in-person mindfulness community. This wasn't a decision we took lightly. We didn't have any startup funding, nor are we trust fund babies. I had just left my job as a social worker, and Rena her work in non-profits. We were stepping into the unknown, driven by our passion and belief in the power of mindfulness. Then, j

There I was, sitting in an auto repair shop, surrounded by the mundane sounds of mechanics at work and the faint smell of motor oil...

In my years of teaching MBSR, there's a sentiment I've encountered so often that it's become almost predictable...

Anger, at its core, is information. It signals when boundaries are crossed, needs are unmet, or values are threatened...

In a world that often feels overwhelming, many of us struggle with stress, chronic pain, or a deep longing for emotional balance...

Do you want to be...  More present in your life? Less reactive, flexible, calmer? Able to navigate challenges with greater ease? More resilient in your roles? Capable of pausing to soak in the good stuff that's happening? ~ ~ ~ Mindfulness is a tool, a practice, and a way of life that will help you cultivate all of these qualities and so much more. ​ While learning mindfulness isn't difficult, it's not easy to practice and fold into everyday life. We've compiled a handful of

Dear Pause Community, We are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of the Pause Team! Meet Maggie, our Community Connection Manager. Meet Ashley, our Studio + Marketing Manager. Every day, Rena and I look at each other in disbelief that we get to dedicate our lives to this fulfilling work and be a part of such a wonderful community with all of you. What?!! We can't wait to see how both Maggie and Ashley's unique strengths, huge hearts, and inspiring prese

During my senior year of high school, my English teacher Mr. Ault did something unexpected...

Alright, friends, buckle up for a wild ride of mindfulness in action! When a mug slipped from my hands and left me with a nasty cut, I...

You never know when a hook will snag you. You can be strolling in paradise, completely enjoying the moment, and then… YANK! You suddenly find yourself on the hook. In this video, I share an example of how getting hooked can be so subtle that it takes minutes (and in some cases even hours) to fully recognize you’re feeling “off” – that you’ve been hooked. The thing is, whether you recognize it or not, the hook has an impact. It affects your mood, your thought patterns, and you

The other night, I found myself in one of those moments that just felt… perfect. It was baby Mia’s bedtime.

Greetings Pause Members, Mary Oliver (my gateway poet) said, “Who can open the door who does not reach for the latch?” This month, we are focusing as a community on the theme of ATTACHMENT. Like every other monthly theme, I find this one so perfectly timed.  The time has come for me to gracefully exit my post as Community Manager, to open another door and to allow new energy to flow into the team at Pause.  Finding Pause, and the grace and warmth of Rena and Ryan, was serendi

Shit happens. But how we respond to the shit is where the true story of our resilience begins.