Pause, Sip & Ponder

From a simple idea to a movement of love and reflection— Executive Director Pauline Turla, had the honor of sitting down with BridgesUS to share the heart behind  Pause, Sip & Ponder.  What started as a step of faith has become a journey filled with divine moments, deep conversations, and a passion for serving others. 💛 Tune in as we talk about God’s call, the beauty of walking in purpose, an...

In this special episode, after a short break, we’re joined by our dear friends Ben and Tiffany, who guide us through an honest and heartfelt conversation about our journey from engagement to marriage. Together, we reflect on the challenges we faced, the faith it required, and the intentional effort it took to fight for our love. From the joys of planning a backyard wedding to navigating the highs...

Hey Ponderers ☕️ In this episode, we dive into the art of setting priorities as growing adults —how to balance personal goals while maintaining meaningful connections. We'll discuss the importance of clear communication, boundary-setting, and mutual respect when it comes to navigating time and energy with the people who matter most. Whether you're juggling a busy schedule, figuring out ho...

Hey Ponderers ☕️ In this episode, Pauline, Aleena, and Marierose share their personal experiences with body image, the influence of loved ones, and insights on cultivating a healthy relationship with oneself. As the weather warms up, we aim to inspire our listeners to embrace body positivity and the journey toward achieving their personal goals. Join us as we discuss the importance of self-love a...

In this episode, Pauline shares some recent changes in her life and the difficulties that may come from wanting to live a growth-filled, God-driven, and intentional life. Trials push us out of our comfort zones and encourage personal development. They force us to confront our weaknesses, discover hidden strengths, and develop new skills. Through trials, we often discover capabilities within oursel...

We're back with another episode with Eric Dee! So happy to bring back another familiar face to our podcast. In this episode, we dive in with Eric talking about how we see success and failures since we last met. Check out our episode with Eric here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1H6WxWTfWqrnIT1utiiUsr?si=oce1eAPZSH2tHEvIlTxcvQ Enjoyed this content? Give us a follow and share with your loved...

Being too comfortable in life can lead to a variety of consequences, both positive and negative: Lack of growth, stagnation, missed opportunities, loss of Creativity, and struggles in getting out of toxic environments. However, it's important to note that some level of comfort is essential for our well-being and happiness. It's about finding the right balance between comfort and challenge...

Art has a profound ability to bring healing on multiple levels, including emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being. In this episode, Angelina shares how art saved her life and brought light in the darkest moments of her life. How has art added value to your life? https://www.instagram.com/lina.spirit/ Enjoyed this content? Give us a follow and share with your loved ones! ☆ Follow our...

In this episode, we dove into our job experiences. Join the conversation as we share personal anecdotes, insights, and tips related to interactions with customer service representatives. From exceptional service that exceeded expectations to frustrating encounters that left us scratching our heads, we cover it all. Want to have more insight of PS&P content? Join our email listing here: https:/...

Denetra Gary is a licensed clinical social worker and Christian Counselor who helps women, couples, and families heal from unresolved emotional pain. In this episode, we learn more about her transition into Tiny Home living, how her faith has helped cultivate her life today and how her past experiences inspired her to empower others. https://www.complementandcomplete.com/ Refuge Journal: https://s...

In this episode, we get some wisdom from Jim Milley, the Executive Director and CEO of Bridges, a Christian Non-Profit that empowers people to use internationally proven cross-cultural missionary skills to improve the lives of people in their local communities. Learn more about Bridges: https://bridgesus.org/

In this podcast, we dive into the hardships of having to own a family business with Filo Cafe's very own sibling duo, JC and Allaine! Familiar with running a business before hand the Filo Cafe crew wanted to continue their joy of bringing homemade Filipino cuisine towards the audience around the DMV!! Make sure to follow Filo Cafe for more of their journey! https://linktr.ee/filocafe Enjoyed t...

Join my friends and me as we do a self-evaluation of our relationships with others and ourselves. While trials and disagreements can happen within our relationships, they can also be an opportunity for us to learn and grow. While bitterness can weigh us down in life, love will always win. Enjoyed this content? Give us a follow and share with your loved ones! ☆ Follow our socials to keep for upcomi...

Join my friends and me as we explore different life scenarios while self-evaluating ourselves. We hope to encourage you that there is beauty in the broken. Enjoyed this content? Give us a follow and share with your loved ones! ☆ Follow our socials to keep for upcoming content ☆ ⁠https://www.pausesipponder.com⁠   ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pause.sip.ponder/⁠

In this episode, Pauline and Marierose catch up listeners about recent PS&P projects while also using Best Self conversational cards. Make sure you're up to date for our up coming events for the fall season in our emailing list: https://forms.gle/UGaeMQxrqfZYLKfE7 Learn more about Best Self here: https://bestself.co/?sscid=91k7_rv0ar& Use code "PONDER" to get 15% off your fir...

In this episode, we’re going into a different approach. Representing our humorous side with some of our closest friends that brings the best out of us in ay situation!  Welcome Nico, Kelsey, and Mark to the podcast! We are also introducing a new segment on the podcast called, “GAM3 N!GHT”! A great time to relax, hang with friends, and play games together while sharing the laughs with you all! Enjo...

In this episode, we ponder along with our new friend and entrepreneur, Assoupi Simone, about her journey within the marketing career. There are drastic changes within marketing, and it can be a challenging career when you're trying to do it all yourself. Luckily, Assoupi is not conquering her journey by herself ☆ Make sure to follow Assoupi on her social platforms!https://linktr.ee/assoupisimo...

Eden Strachan Founder and Author of @Black Girls Don’t Get Love, https://blackgirlsdontgetlove.com/outdoor-exploration   Eden Strachan is the Founder and Author of @Black Girls Don’t Get Love Which is a multimedia coming-of-age brand for girls of color. Their mission is to use media to turn silence into language and change the way Black women and girls are perceived in society through conversation...

Do we ever realize how hard we can be on ourselves? How do we define our talents? In this episode, we discuss the perfecting your craft can either slow you down or motivate you to be better with Abby Gordon! Abby G. is known to be an artistic soul in her family with her experience in a variety of mediums she has embraced herself at a young age and influences from her family. Being an individual wh...

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the intersection of Filipino culture and mental health. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey, uncovering the unique aspects of Filipino heritage and how it shapes the mental well-being of individuals within the community. Tune in to gain a profound understanding of the complexities surrounding Filipino culture and mental health, and dis...

Some of life's greatest hurts are from being too attached to someone, something, or some idea. Even if we think it's good for us. Until we are able to create healthy boundaries, strengthen our relationship with ourselves and others, realize our worth, and accept that no material thing can truly satisfy us, we will continue to go into cycles of loneliness, self-pity, jealousy, comparison, a...

This episode is in honor of all the strong Mothers in our lives. In continuation of our Flourishing Together series, our guest Dannie shares her experiences in becoming a mom at 18. Although the result of her decisions in the past may be looked down upon by others, she describes it as "the best thing that has ever happened to me." She gets candid about the difficulties she faced with her...

For this episode we connect with our guest, Brother Jeff, about his journey of rediscovering life with an extraordinary changes he has faced. Reading from his website: A Life Rediscovered “Promoting a healthy lifestyle for the whole person; Spirit, Soul and Body As a former pastor I understand the importance of being spiritually strong.​ As someone who has lost over 100 pounds, I know the struggle...

As spring is starting to settle in, we've started new series called "Flourish Together", where we will be sharing stories of growth and abundance.

We all need a getaway sometimes. But how can we ensure our travels aren't a way of escaping our problems? In this episode, Pauline and Marie share their travel experiences, lessons, and mistakes. Enjoyed this content? Give us a follow and share with your loved ones! ☆ Follow our socials to keep for upcoming content ☆ https://www.pausesipponder.com  https://www.instagram.com/pause.sip.ponder/