Press Pause Podcast

Today we discuss the great topic of Movement and Exercise. We like using the word movement over exercise as this is what is more important, rather than trying to chase or keep up with our generalised idea of mainstream exercise.  We share how exercise is a primary food which means it has a direct impact on our health more than food itself. It has the power to not only transform your physical state...

Today's chat is a  super important conversation around sleep.  The quality of your sleep and how much you get is a crucial part of self-care and good health. As we chat, we hope you start to have a closer awareness of your sleep patterns and pinpoint areas that may be affecting the quality of your sleep. With simple suggestions to incorporate into your evening routine that may help set you up...

In todays Episode we discuss the power and science of Grounding, also known as Earthing. How it works and why it is such a holistic health game changer. Grounding is a true science and once understood properly you will be running out the door to plant your feet on the grass, get to your nearest beach or forest, and collaborate with mother nature to get back into tune with yourself, your flow and y...

In this episode we talk about the incredible practice of breath work and the awareness of breathing.    This tool is not to be underestimated. The power of the breath is connected to so many areas of our health and well-being, and can literally put the body into a state of healing when used consciously.    We discuss different types of breath work, the benefits of mindful breathing, being consciou...

In this episode, we have an in-depth chat about the importance of being hydrated. This is a simple free self-care practice that we feel is so important for the foundations of feeling good. Many people are mildly dehydrated and there are some easy ways to start to not only bring it to your awareness but also be more mindful about how you are hydrating yourself. We chat about the health benefits, ex...

In today's episode, we look at our languaging or internal dialogue and how that has an impact on not only our self-care but our results.  The power of our internal conversations is a great area to take note of and inquire into how your self-talk is in your mind and what language you use when talking in conversations. Join us as we discuss simple and effective ways that can help you get more c...

In this episode, we chat about how to bring it all togeather and not get overwhelmed with trying to get it all sorted at once.  We review all the pillars and support you to find one area to work on so that it gets to be easy. Learn to prioritise what you need and make a plan to bring more balance into these areas by taking small consistent steps, knowing it doesn't have to be all done now and...

In this episode, we talk about our last self-care pillar, the Soulful Pillar.  It is so important to know who we are at a soulful level if we are to truly look after our health and be able to optimise it.  How do you connect to your inner flame? Here we talk about connecting, trusting, and listening to your intuition creating your own relationship, and practicing with the spiritual realms of what...

In this episode we look at the emotional side of self-care and how this pillar can play a big part in bringing more balance to your life. We talk about some key points that will help you to inquire into your uniqueness around emotions, understanding them, yourself, and how it can give more insight into how you can then support yourself. Both Lauren and Katrina have very different ways they tap int...

In this episode we talk about the importance of the mental pillar.  What does it mean to look after yourself mentally? Do you experience a sense of presence within your mind and are aware of your internal dialogue? Here we discuss the varieties of ways we can serve and self sabotage, and how to gain a fresh perspective without judgment. This way we ultimately learn more about who we are and invite...

 In this episode, we explore the Physical Pillar for building a strong foundation for long-term self-care practices.  This pillar is an important one when it comes to how we look after ourselves and what we do to ensure our physical bodies are well nurtured. We talk about getting clear on areas for you to reflect on to see how you doing in this area of your life, to ask yourself some questions abo...

In this episode, we chat about the importance of building a good foundation, and why this is a vital part for long-term self-care practices and maintaining good health.  We look at what self-care is all about and what it means to you, helping you get clear on your unique journey.  Self-care doesn't have to be hard or take up a lot of time,  we share some simple ways that you can add self-care...

In this episode we introduce ourselves and tell you about our stories and inspiration to creating this podcast. We invite you to pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and join us to slow down and begin the journey of discovering what your unique self-care looks like,  where you currently are at and start to reflect on the impact it is having and ways to move forward helping you be more connected and happy...