Episodes

Meet Christina Ball, Ph. D. a once shy child who blossomed into a passionate linguist, actor, and small business owner ( Speak! ) in her mid-30s. Now, she invites others to join her in discovering the power of learning a new language through playful mistakes and by embracing the whole journey. "Learn two languages, live two lives - I love how speaking a foreign language can bring dormant sides of your personality to life and allow you to express yourself in a new way." In this episode, we ex...

Bree explains the six steps to cultivating Grit that Angela Duckworth Outlined in her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance . (part of the Rehearsal Room Lesson Series) You will learn: 1. Discover how Angela Duckworth's book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" can help you build grit and perseverance. 2. Learn Warren Buffett's three-step process for unifying your goals and how to practice deliberate repetition with reflection and refinement. 3. Find out how joining Th...

Clockmaker, watchmaker, and horological expert Jim Flood races the clock to explain the history of timekeeping. ABOUT JIM FLOOD: Jim first learned clock repair as a young man in the 1970s at the St. Paul Minnesota Vocational school, igniting a lifelong passion for horology. After graduating from Minnesota State University with a degree in business administration. Jim enrolled in the St. Paul school of watchmaking. Jim furthered his education by graduating from the Watchmakers of Switzerland ...

Intuitive Coach, Wendy Vigdor-Hess discusses the Akashic Records, her journey towards embracing her sensitive soul, and her top techniques for tapping into your most present and grounded state. Our conversation includes: What are the Akashic Records? Reflection on an actual reading Akashic Records as a consciousness-raising tool Akashic Records compared to Jung’s Collective Unconscious Rehearsal Room Exploration of the Sovereign experience Wendy tells the journey of discovering and embra...

Executive Function Coach and Learning Specialist, Annika Ahlström, shares strategies for families to increase the quality of their relationship to time (and each other!) We discuss: What are the challenges for families with ADHD? What is Executive functioning and why is it important? 6 Time Management Tips for Families How can people work with Annika? Link to Website: https://timewise.life/ For more information about Seeing My Time workshops, beginning in January, visit: https://timewis...

A conversations about past life regressions, the holographic universe, how to avoid cultish organizations, and the relationship between timelessness and love. Links: “Seattle” by the Jeffrey Lewis Band ( https://youtu.be/XvelHkfq6rY ) Edgar Cayce of the A.R.E. ( https://www.edgarcayce.org/ ) Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) ( https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/ ) The Egg - A Short Story - YouTube Patrick Belisle is a practical mystic; a nonprofit executive, teacher, & w...

Bree talks about her childhood experiences at Tweetsie Railroad and the science of why time flies when you're driving a train.... She talks about: * The History of Tweetsie Railroad * The Rehearsal Room ( Apply now !) * The science of Why Time Flies When you're having fun * The benefits of volunteering Share your favorite volunteer experiences on Speakpipe and get a shoutout on Instagram ! **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or s...

Anne Hodnett, AKA "Mimi", shares her perspective on time as she reflects on the relationships, hardships, and power moves that she has experienced over the last 98 years. **Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss losing a child, our experiences of 9/11, and the impact of economic hardship and poverty. In this episode, we also discuss: * Bree's newest program The Rehearsal Room . (Apply Today!!!) * Why Mimi's recipes are so hard to follow * Why Time is NOT Money * Why Mimi thinks tha...

Bree figures out why she's been late more often since she started this series on Time -- and outlines 5 strategies for tackling tardiness! In this episode, I discuss: * The Rehearsal Room -- starting in January, but sign up now for an early bird rate. * Why am I always late, of late? * Personality Types and punctuality * Five strategies for getting there on time References: https://www.simplypsychology.org/personality-a.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/chronic-laten...

Photographer and mentor Bianca Morra discusses the potential for using photography to connect more deeply in a moment, allowing us to embrace our Nostalgia Now. In the episode we discuss: * Bree's insomnia and late-night obsession with RummiKub * How Bianca's teenage existential crisis guided her to a career in photography * The power of nothingness in life, death, art, and time management * Why you should embrace your blurry photos and your melancholic moments, and how to make the most of ...

Bree takes us through her strategies to make the most of our time and energy. Topics include: Bree is giving away five free sessions in December. Why so many people are struggling to focus these days Strategies for minimizing distractions and maximizing your energy 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...

Cycle Syncing Coach Briana Villegas shares useful strategies for using the menstrual cycle to maximize our moments all month long! In this conversation we discuss: The stages of the menstrual cycle and how we can make the most of each phase at work and home! The connection between the phases of the moon and the menstrual cycle The stigma around PMS — and how we can break the pattern! How to give yourself the support you need to make the most of your time! Briana Villegas is a Cycle Syncing...

In this episode, Bree talks about why we can't own time and shares information about two upcoming workshops. One is a Podcasting from Scratch at Codebase Coworking and the other is the The Life Mapping Challenge: 5 Days to Jumpstart a Fabulous Career starting November 10. Also in this episode we discuss: * The luxury and agony of 2 "found" hours * "Time is Money" and " Lost Time can never be Found" * Why Benjamin Franklin might be accused of Quiet Quitting in this day and age. * The Sto...

In this episode, I talk about how to make a key lime pie, why we have 24 hours in a day, and when time matters. Specifically, we examine the questions: * Why is time measured by a duodecimal system of 12? * Why are there 24 hours in a day? * Why were ancient Egyptians better at counting on their fingers than we are? * How did we come up with hours and minutes? * What the heck is a millisecond? * How can you get your hands on my favorite recipe for Crabmeat Louisianne? Also, here are my r...

Bree brings in the expert on making complex ideas accessible and invites her daughter's former 6th-grade science teacher, Dr. Lauren Cabrera, on the show to hold her hand and make sure that Bree's not totally butchering the laws of physics as she unpacks the Arrow Of Time. Special thanks to Dr. Lauren Cabrera for joining me on the podcast, and for reminding me just how incredible teachers are. Support the show **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podca...

In which Bree explains her obsession with time, talks about the class she (kind of) failed at MIT, and begins to explore Time through the lens of physics. Why Time? The Challenge of understanding Time What the heck is Quantum Physics How Dolly Parton inspires me to do math (sort of) References: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Sean Carroll Carlo Ravelli MIT OpenCourseware **** ONE MORE THING! Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick...

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 tha...

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 Belon...

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 ...

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, Lip...

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...

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 activi...

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 creati...

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 emotio...