Pause, Sip & Ponder

My perspective on Self Care has changed over the pandemic, and this is why.

The series of lessons, events, and experiences we go through in life add up to where we are now, cultivating new journies of discovery and adventure. In this episode, Rainey from @ohsosimply shares her stories of being a business owner, van life, and living simply.  Check out OhSoSimply :  https://ohsosimply.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ossimply/?hl=en https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Here is a fun episode with some of the girls from my youth group, answering a series of pondering questions. 

Are you watching your words? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauline.ponders/ https://www.instagram.com/pausesipponder/ 🖤

Join Catherine and me as we discuss loss and having to let go. Sometimes, it might end up being a blessing in disguise.  

Sometimes being too realistic in life will prevent you from dreaming and from believing in the aspirations you once had as a kid. 

What is it like in the life of a Musician/Producer during a pandemic? Joey Howard: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LODFSsk8IzeCBK5ZM2qMI?si=nAbYcFxxSSWVjR0Kk-6eXw Gil Wanders: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2oRIFAsZojEU4OwGL2dGH3?si=iu3s_FO6QUiEFW1kmv2b0A

We are back for Season 3 and I've got a new series I've titled "Car Thoughts". 

Listen in to hear my recap of 2020. Thank you all for the continual support you guys give this podcast. It's been a great season. See you soon!

What is it like in a life of a Pastor during the pandemic? Listen in to hear the experiences of Pastor Van Torres on how she turns to her faith in times of uncertainty. 

Throughout the years of our lives, we take on different roles in our families, careers, churches, schools etc... These roles become a part of our identity. It develops us into the unique human beings we are today. In this episode, Glory Brooks shares her experience and challenges of becoming a new mother this 2020.

Listen in to hear the experiences of Crespatrick De Los Reyes, the creator of the clothing brand Cresente Patrico. #Dear2020 #supportlocalbusinesses Follow Crespatric de los Reyes! @crescente.patricio @crespatrick_dlr https://www.cpatricio.com/

The 20's are weird. I feel like no one really talks about what happens in between besides people saying it will hit you. Here are some of the things I've learned in my experience!

Is your mind constantly running on a treadmill? Let's go through a mental declutter together :)

What keeps you guys going when times get rough? Listen in to hear the voices and stories of some of our fellow Ponderers. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 Online Counseling: betterhelp.com/ponder

Introducing a new series with guided meditation. Let me know about your experience! 

Sometimes the most difficult part is not just the trial itself but recovering from it.  Asels Blog https://powerrrfulmind.wixsite.com/homeblogs/post/dealing-with-disappointments. https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/beirut-explosion-red-cross-treating-the-wounded.html

There's no better time for change than now. Listen to find how how you can be apart of it.  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/03/us/george-floyd-protests-crowd-size.html https://www.revealnews.org/article/for-people-of-color-banks-are-shutting-the-door-to-homeownership/ (Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting) https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-b...

What is life gonna look like after this? Will things be normal again? Is this "normal" good for us? Here are my thoughts and prayers for the new chapter ahead for us all.

Ever have those annoying voices in your head that you can't seem to stop? Here's an episode that gives some advice on how to silence them. 6 Steps To Silencing Your Inner Voices (DMN ACTIVITY) - Anxiety Guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxZaUYMSCl4

We all have fears. What's yours? In this episode, special guest Mike Corey, Youtuber and BBC Host of the Travel Channel joins me in a discussion about fear and shares his experience and wisdom on confronting them. Thank you @fearlessandfar for taking the time to share your stories with my listeners! You don't want to miss this episode! Don't forget to subscribe to Mike! He has some inspiring and b...

There may be some things about yourself that you don't like or you might be ashamed of. You have a few insecurities, flaws and imperfections. Or maybe you have a past that you're ashamed of, and you're worried about what people would think. In this episode, Youth Leader, Hannah Sagaral and I discuss our own imperfections, where it's taken us, and finding God's Grace through our imperfections.

Here's an episode of me sharing a poem I made during the quarantine, live from the outdoors. Check out my Youtube Channel to see a video with visuals. Let me know if you want to hear more poems on my podcast!  https://youtu.be/r0NIeHtkkPc

Of course, working hard towards your biggest life's goals is important, and sometimes it will take working way more than you wish you would, or sacrificing some time over your wants. But out of our day, have we thought about what is happening at this very moment? Get 10% off your first month of online counselling services with Better Help: betterhelp.com/ponder 

Nakita is a new friend I made through an online course for Creatives. While getting to learn more about each other I was immediately intrigued when she shared about being Hmong, later learning that they do not have a country of their own.  Tune in as Nakita shares her experience growing up Hmong finding herself in the midst of identity confusion, and her advocacy and mission to keeping the heritag...