STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! This episode is a loving gift, designed to guide you into a tranquil and restful sleep. So, exhale the stress, inhale the calm and let us take you on this relaxing voyage to dreamland.  A guided body scan meditation for restful sleep. A lullaby for your mind, body, and soul.  Support the show 🌟✨📚 ** Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivat...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! How often do we allow ourselves to ignore our intuition, building walls of limiting beliefs to shield us from uncomfortable truths? Join me, Lisa Hopkins, as I recount a profoundly unsettling event that challenged the very fabric of my perceived reality. Through a reflective journey marked by mundane but metaphorically rich experiences—like a grocery stor...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Feeling off balance or overwhelmed? This guided meditation invites you to gently realign your mind, body, and spirit. Through mindful breathwork, grounding visualization, and energetic awareness, you’ll restore your natural state of harmony and ease. This short restorative practice helps regulate your nervous system, quiet mental chatter, and reconnect yo...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Ever wonder why a stranger's approval often feels more valuable than our own self-acceptance? This thought-provoking episode explores our collective obsession with external validation and the exhausting mathematics of people-pleasing. We dive into the dangerous equation many of us follow: dividing ourselves into smaller and smaller pieces to meet oth...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Unlock the secrets of profound relaxation and inner peace with our latest episode on yoga nidra meditation. Imagine being guided into a state of restful awareness, where you can completely surrender to the present moment and nurture your body and mind. We'll help you set a sankalpa—a personal intention resonating with your heart's deepest desire...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Paul Tazewell has been designing costumes for Broadway, Regional Theater, Film and Television, Dance, and Opera Productions for close to thirty years. He began his Broadway career with the groundbreaking musical, ‘ Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk , directed by George C. Wolfe. Most recently, Paul is known for his work with both of Lin-Manuel Miranda...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Your mind doesn’t need more pressure—it needs a clean reset. When you’re scattered, unfocused, or pulled in five directions at once, forcing productivity often backfires. This 9-minute guided meditation helps you slow down, reset your attention, and return to focus—without trying to clear your mind or control your thoughts. We begin by settling the body w...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if your heart already holds the secrets to all your deepest questions? Join me, Lisa Hopkins, as I guide you through a mesmerizing passage from Khalil Gibran's "The Prophet" that will awaken your soul's hidden wellspring. In this deeply reflective episode, we journey through page 65 of this 1923 masterpiece, uncovering timeless wi...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! In today's fast-paced world, stress is an all-too-familiar companion for many of us. Whether it's work pressures, personal challenges, or the constant buzz of technology, finding a moment of peace can seem like an elusive dream. Our latest podcast episode, "Transformative Mindfulness and Breathwork for Stress Relief," is here to change...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The Birthday Expectation Trap — Why Do We Wait for Others to Celebrate Us? Birthdays come with a surprising amount of expectation. How we’re supposed to feel. How others are supposed to celebrate us. What the day is supposed to look like. In this reflective episode of STOPTIME: Live in the Moment , Lisa shares a personal story from a quiet birthday mornin...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The stars were aligned and the universe winked when these three siblings decided to pursue the arts. Join Lisa in this intimate and one of a kind conversation with Josh and Zach of The Brothers Page who are joined by their sister actress/singer/dancer Kylie Liya Page . They have each forged and continue to flourish at extraordinary careers separately and...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if the first fifteen minutes of your morning could transform your entire day? This guided morning rejuvenation body scan meditation offers exactly that opportunity – a chance to awaken your body with intention rather than reaching for your phone or immediately tackling your to-do list. We begin by finding a comfortable position and setting a powerful...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! In this episode Lisa shares how  understanding your Regular Unconscious Thoughts ( RUTS ) can unlock an unlimited supply of Energetic Choice, and how making small shifts will open you up to a more conscious, created life of possibility, growth and gratitude. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impac...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We guide a gentle morning meditation that uses breath, a soft smile, and memory to cultivate contentment, then expand it with appreciative joy for others. We close with simple ways to spot micro‑joys during the day and carry calm into action. • settling the body and softening judgment • breathing with awareness and smiling through a body scan • reframing...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What’s behind the headlines—and what happens when purpose, presence, and generosity quietly shape the biggest opportunities? In this episode, I’m joined by tap-dance powerhouse sisters Chloe and Maud Arnold —creators, choreographers, educators, entrepreneurs, and the visionary force behind Syncopated Ladies , the all-female tap ensemble that has amassed o...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Struggling to access your creativity? Feeling disconnected from your inner voice? This chakra meditation offers a beautiful journey back to yourself through energy alignment and guided visualization. We begin by settling into a comfortable position, allowing the breath to naturally deepen as we prepare to travel through each energy center. Starting at the...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What happens when a world-class performer stops chasing perfection—and starts choosing presence? In this episode, I’m joined by Sean Panikkar , an American tenor of Sri Lankan heritage whose career spans the world’s most renowned opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Albert Hall, La Scala, Carnegie Hall, the Salzburg Festival, and the Engl...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! This short, restorative meditation guides listeners through a heart-centered practice designed to help them center themselves and shift their energy in under five minutes. • Quality over quantity: even brief moments of focused breathing can be transformative • Simple body relaxation techniques including softening shoulders, jaw, and forehead • Heart-cente...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What does it actually take to be joyful —not performative-happy, not “fine,” but truly joyful in a way that feels brave, embodied, and real? In this episode, I’m joined by two brilliant storytellers and screenwriters, Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna , whose combined credits span beloved studio and indie projects across animation and live action—including I...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if the real win isn’t the credit list, but the way you show up when no one’s clapping? In this conversation, I sit with actor  Philip Anthony Rodriguez to unpack a four-decade career spanning Broadway stages, prime-time television, and voice work—including a Star Wars Inquisitor—and then zoom in on the human core that powers it all. Philip reframes p...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Jet lag can leave you feeling untethered—tired and wired at the same time, unsure whether to rest or push through. This gentle meditation is designed to help your body recalibrate after travel, without forcing sleep or wakefulness. Rather than trying to override your system, this practice focuses on orientation . We begin by grounding in the body and noti...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! In this deeply honest and reflective conversation, I sit down with Hanako Greensmith —actor, artist, and series regular on Chicago Fire —to explore what happens between the milestones. I’ve had the joy of knowing Hanako since her training years at Pace University, and here she speaks with remarkable openness about ambition, self-worth, burnout, and the in...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Airports buzz. Cabins hum. And yet your body often stays braced—as if it still needs to steer.  This guided meditation offers something different: a chance to soften, settle, and let yourself rest while you travel. Designed especially for long flights and extended journeys, this practice invites you to let the seat support you, the motion carry you, and y...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We pause to honor nearly six years of conversations that still feel alive because we keep changing. We invite you to revisit a curated set of episodes that meet you where you are and deepen themes of presence, courage, identity, joy, and letting go of perfection. • reflecting on five to six years of the show • choosing presence over chasing answers • why...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Begin your day with intention, gratitude, and gentle presence. This guided morning meditation invites you to wake slowly and begin again—before the day fills your attention with plans, responsibilities, and expectations. Designed to be listened to just after waking, this practice helps you clear yesterday, release worries about the future, and create a bl...