Permission to Pause

This week we’re getting again to "the why that makes you cry" and getting to the heart of it all when it comes to making habit changes. I guide you through nine simple questions to help you choose one goal, identify what needs to change, and create a plan to follow through. Small steps matter, and taking action in one area often creates ripple effects in other parts of your life. I share...

 “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” - Maya Angelou “Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different.” - Katherine Mansfield In this episode of Permission to Pause , I talk about the concept of making small shifts while keeping familiar routines unruffled. Instead of overhauling ev...

Decision is rooted in the courage of being free.” – Paul Tillich Do you ever feel weighed down by everything you should be doing? In this episode of Permission to Pause , I’m diving into a mindset shift that has transformed the way I approach decisions and change— creating choice. Early in my coaching journey, I learned that real empowerment comes from recognizing your options, not just continuing...

Welcome to another episode of Permission to Pause! Today, we're diving into an unexpected but powerful connection—how the labor process mirrors the ups and downs of life, creativity, and personal growth. As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve seen how a baby’s heart rate responds to different stages and aspects of labor, and I’ve realized how much it relates to our own experiences. In this episode, I...

In this episode, I’m sharing some personal stories that explain why you’ll hear me end every episode with the advice, “Eat lunch and make some new mistakes.” These two things brought me energy and clarity during a time when I felt mostly drained and stuck on a hamster wheel. As a mom of four who has worked outside the home for most of the past 15+ years, I’ve had plenty of ups and downs figuring o...

"Permission to Pause" airs in 2 weeks! I’m Meagan Hubbard, married and mom to 4 children, a certified health and life coach, mindfulness trainer, and labor and delivery nurse. Since 2011 I have guided many women through moments of excitement, loss, fear, pain, relief, joy, and growth through their pregnancy and birth experience. Now, I’m here to help you navigate the ups and downs of a f...

Welcome to the Permission to Pause podcast! I'm Meagan Hubbard, a certified health and life coach and mindfulness trainer. I’m here to help you navigate the ups and downs of life with the same care and encouragement I have given to women as a labor and delivery nurse since 2011. This show is for moms balancing full lives with marriage, kids at home, and part-time work–women who are ready to step o...