Pause, Reflect, Connect - The Louisa Grey & Emily Griffin podcast

This episode took us both by surprise. What started as a simple conversation about boundaries slowly unravelled everything we thought we knew about them — and left us questioning where protection ends and disconnection begins. We talk about people-pleasing, quiet withdrawal, body signals, and why boundaries don’t have to be walls at all. A soft, honest conversation about staying close to yourself...

This week welcoming the new year in we’re looking for joy in its quieter form — the small, ordinary moments we nearly miss. We talk about what blocks it (overwhelm, rigid plans) and what helps it slip back in: slowing down, leaving space, laughing with a friend, a surprise cinema trip, a rainbow over the compost heap. Leave the forcing and performing behind. Just notice those little things around...

In this episode we talk about our joint practice of writing letters to our future selves on New Year Eve. This gives us the opportunity to release and leave behind what depletes energy, and call in what matters. Louisa talks about refining projects, people and purpose; Emily shares how her drawn picture mysteriously came true — and why worthiness is the missing key. A gentle ritual, real feelings,...

In this episode we talk about seeing overwhelm not as failure, but as a full system asking for care. We talk about the weight of overwhelm — the kind that creeps in via hormones, heavy seasons, and too-long to-do lists. Louisa reflects on staying steady through a studio build and why editing life (and friendships) matters; Emily shares simple ways to tell a hormonal wobble from life overload, plus...

We talk about home (not the Instagram version, the real one). Louisa shares why she longs for a detached place, in what ways scent and small rituals reset the day, and how camping under a desk with her son in a storm became a favourite memory. Emily talks about making rented spaces feel like yours without repainting, and having picnics on the floor by the fire. We notice how much a home’s energy m...

We ask the one question that’s helped us grow up a bit: “Why has this come to me?” Not in a poor-me way, but as a prompt to learn, reframe, and move. We share real things: Louisa putting her house on the line for the studio and choosing excitement over fear; Emily’s “hot stones” reframe; the pattern of meeting the same person in a new pair of shoes and finally spotting it early; when to trust your...

Today's episode is all about the roles we slip into — the labels we give ourselves (and each other), how projection derails connection, and what it takes to step out of a persona that no longer fits. We discuss hibernation and shedding, choosing consistency over old loops, and simple ways to break the pattern of who you are and maybe thought you were. The question we leave you with: Whose story am...

Join our clear-eyed chat about standing out without shouting. We share a couple of very real “I tried to look the part and instantly regretted it” moments (the Burberry interview in someone else’s outfit, the school perm…) and then get to what actually makes you different. We talk about creating vs competing, trend-chasing vs integrity, and why your best work shows up when you stop proving and jus...

We talk about consistency as rhythm, not rigidity — showing up with steadiness rather than sprinting into burnout. From a simple 8–8–8 day (work on material things, feed the soul, then rest) to small resets (prayer/meditation, a walk, yoga), we share the systems that protect creativity, help you pause before reacting, and keep quality over quantity. It’s about valuing your time, making space for w...

In this episode, we explore manifesting in a grounded, practical way — using the horse analogy of certainty, reality, and gratitude held together by trust. We talk vision boards and journalling, noticing which “rein” you’ve dropped, and making real space — time, headroom, even an extra place at the table — for the life, work and relationships you want. Meet Louisa & Emily—two creatives, long-s...

In this episode we explore letting go of identities, habits and old stories that no longer serve us. Emily speaks candidly about weight as armour and changing the narrative; Louisa reflects on stepping back from workaholism and building kinder boundaries. Practical tools include gratitude for what has served, journalling, reframing, simple mantras, and creating space for what’s more aligned. Meet...

In todays episode we talk about fear — where it comes from, how it keeps us small, and how to move through it. From school shame and dyslexia to launching a business and this podcast, we share simple tools: gentle preparation, naming the story and asking “is it true?”, trust in the process, and small daily affirmations. It’s an invitation to befriend fear with compassion and step into what’s next....

In this episode, we gather the threads of self-awareness, trust and boundaries, and look at how to make space for what matters most in work, love and parenting. It’s about stepping into a pace that feels right for your life and connecting more deeply with the world around you. this episode, we gather the threads of self-awareness, trust and boundaries, and look at how to make space for what matter...

Business shouldn’t feel like a grind. It’s a river — moving from forcing to flow. We tell stories from early jobs, why choosing aligned clients matters, and how delegating the draining bits and valuing your time (hello, family day) changes everything. We touch on pricing, saying no, and trusting long-term focus — from NHS ward design to running a warm, people-first shop. Listen as we arrive at a s...

Today's episode is t he story of Mahala and House of Grey an dhow both businesses grew out of the same values we live by, and why integrity matters in business. This is a conversation about creating the space you want to visit, working with your hands and heart, and staying true to what feels real. Welcome to Pause Reflect Connect — a space to step away from the noise, reflect on what really matte...

Here we bring boundaries and trust closer to home. We explore the difference between wanting and needing and what it looks like to choose differently in our closest relationships. Drawing from parenting and daily life experiences, this episode is about finding strength through trust. Meet Louisa & Emily—two creatives, long-standing friends, and seekers of meaning in the everyday. For over two...

“Welcome to Pause Reflect Connect — a space to step away from the noise, reflect on what really matters, and connect through honest conversations that inspire clarity and growth. With your hosts Emily Griffin and Louisa Grey.” A podcast to pause, connect, and reflect — exploring energy, design, and conscious living with Emily Griffin and Louisa Grey.. A shorter, practical check-in. Think of it as...

Pause: notice your state and environment. Reflect: patterns, boundaries, energy drains in life. Connect: design daily life to support your energy. Energy is everything. How we move through spaces, shape our routines, manage emotions and hold boundaries. In this episode we share a toolkit for noticing where your energy goes, protecting it and learning that saying no can be its own superpower. Meet...

At a crossroads moment, the question shifts from “what should I do?” to “how do I want to feel?” Together we explore how naming values can bring clarity and direction. This is about finding your clear yes, even in the midst of uncertainty. Louisa and Emily bring their depth, humour and curiosity to open-hearted conversations about life, creativity, and the lessons that shape us. Friends who have w...

We open the season by introducing who we are, how our friendship has shaped us, and why this podcast exists. In this first conversation, we look back at our twenties and share the lessons we’d love to send our younger selves. It’s a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and connect, with us and with your own story. Louisa and Emily bring their depth, humour and curiosity to open-hearted conversatio...

Welcome to our introduction to our podcast - Pause Reflect Connect — a space to step away from the noise, reflect on what really matters, and connect through honest conversations that inspire clarity and growth. With your hosts Emily Griffin and Louisa Grey. Pause, Reflect, Connect by Louisa Grey & Emily Griffin. @houseofgreylondon @mahala_london Produced by NOSTALGIA ( getnostalgia.com @nosta...