Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages

STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award for Podcasting, STOPTIME:Live in the Moment combines mindfulness, well being and the performing arts and features thought provoking and motivational conversations with high performing creative artists around practicing the art of living in the moment and embracing who we are, and where we are at. Long form interviews are interspersed with brief solo episodes that prompt and invite us to think more deeply. Hosted by Certified Professional Coach Lisa Hopkins, featured guests are from Broadway, Hollywood and beyon...

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Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages

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www.wideopenstages.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Layers, Laughter & Living Intentionally 27.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What happens when a creative powerhouse learns to embrace all facets of herself? Kristen Anderson-Lopez—the brilliant songwriter behind Frozen's "Let It Go," Coco's "Remember Me," and WandaVision's "Agatha All Along"—opens up about the delicate dance between artistic ambition and motherhood, revealing how these...

💡The Gift on the Other Side of Resistance 25.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever wondered what might happen if you allowed yourself to truly look inward? What truths might you discover if you moved beyond surface-level engagement with yourself? During a recent book club gathering for "The Places When There Are Spaces," something extraordinary happened. A participant—someone who confessed to rarely making time f...

Chakra Alignment Meditation: Reconnect with Your Inner Wisdom 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣⚪️ 22.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Discover a sanctuary of inner peace with this transformative chakra meditation designed to reconnect you with the wisdom that resides within your body, not your mind. For the next 13 minutes, you'll journey through your seven main energy centers, gently awakening and harmonizing each one as you remember your innate strength and clarity. Starting at y...

Here's the TEA About Reactive Behavior ☕️⚡️🧠 20.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever wondered why you keep falling into the same reactive patterns? The answer lies in understanding the TEA method—Thought, Emotion, Action—and how these three elements flow together when we're operating on autopilot. When we react without awareness, there's virtually no space between our thoughts, emotions, and the actions we take. We...

💡 Stop Over-Explaining, Start Inviting — The Art of Clear Communication 18.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We explore how the desire to connect can transform into over-explaining and dilute our message when we're driven by the need to be understood, validated, and accepted. • The coach identifies a pattern of tangential explanations stemming from worry about listeners' perceptions • Client recognizes her habit of constantly explaining rather than tru...

🌙 Release the Day: A Meditation for Deep, Restorative Rest 😴 15.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! A guided meditation designed to release daily tension and ease you into deep, restorative rest through body scanning and visualization techniques. We create a safe space where you can let go of anxious thoughts, allow yourself to be held, and trust that everything will be okay. • Settling into a comfortable position and connecting with your natural breath...

🌱 Never Assume That It Goes Without Saying: Love Out Loud 💜 12.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We explore how the common phrase "it goes without saying" creates missed opportunities for meaningful connection and how explicitly expressing our feelings strengthens our relationships. • Examining the dangers of assuming our feelings are understood without expression • Why important emotions like love, pride, and gratitude should never remain...

💡 From “I Should” to “I Could”: Releasing Shame and Reclaiming Choice 11.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever noticed how a simple shift in language can completely transform how you feel? In this enlightening episode, I share a powerful insight from my conversation with the incredibly talented Kristen Anderson Lopez about what I call "energetic choice." We dive deep into the transformative power of shifting from "I should" (which...

🌱 Embracing Imperfection: Messy Can Be Beautiful 05.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Perfectionism keeps us small. It holds us captive with the false belief that we must be polished and complete before showing our work to the world. Today, I'm breaking free from that trap by sharing something vulnerable - an unfinished chapter from my upcoming book, "I Get To: The Power of Energetic Choice." This brief but powerful segment...

💡 What Envy Can Teach Us About Ourselves 04.06.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! In this powerful and honest episode, Lisa shares a candid conversation that took place during a book club she hosted for fellow coaches. When one respected peer opened up about feeling jealous after learning he had written a book—something he had long aspired to do—it sparked a meaningful dialogue about comparison, creativity, and energetic awareness. Tog...

💡 What Happens When You Start Asking the Right Questions 28.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What happens when we expand our understanding of diversity beyond demographics to include thought patterns and energetic contributions? This fascinating conversation explores how honoring the diverse energies people bring to situations creates richer environments and more authentic connections. We dive deep into a paradoxical truth: our greatest strengths...

🌙 Surrender to Sleep: A Body Scan Meditation for Deep Rest 26.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Surrender to the gentle rhythm of rest with this soothing body scan meditation designed to guide you into deep, nourishing sleep. As day transforms into night, this practice creates a sacred transition space where you're invited to set down the weight of your responsibilities and fully embrace the present moment of stillness. The journey begins with...

💡 When YOUR Strength Becomes THEIR Expectation 21.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever felt misunderstood because people reduce you to a single trait? This powerful conversation dives into the frustration of being labeled "optimistic" when what's really at play is something much deeper – authentic values of curiosity, connection, and openness. We unpack the significant difference between toxic positivity (the fo...

⚡️The 5-Minute Reset: Do This Every Hour to Energize Your Day⚡️ 18.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Take a deep breath and pause with me. Right now. This guided five-minute reset offers something we all desperately need but rarely give ourselves—permission to stop, even briefly, and reconnect with ourselves. Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy day, this practice guides you through a gentle but powerful sequence of mindful breathing, subtle movemen...

Dreams Are Possible: Susie Carroll Living a Full Life On & Off Stage 16.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! "Dreams are possible." These three simple words capture the essence of Susie Carroll's extraordinary journey from a determined 10-year-old in Utah to a Broadway performer in hit shows like Back to the Future, Mean Girls, and The Prom. In this heartfelt conversation, Susie reveals the beautiful paradox at the core of her success: while adult...

🌀 Navigating Life’s Transitions: A Meditation for Uncertain Times 🪷 11.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Transitions are woven into the fabric of our lives, yet many of us struggle with the uncertainty they bring. Whether you're navigating a minor shift or standing at the threshold of major change, this meditation offers a sanctuary of calm amid life's inevitable transitions. At the heart of this practice lies a powerful truth: while change is unav...

🦋 Embracing the Butterflies: Transforming Pre-Performance Anxiety🌟 09.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Take 5 minutes to realign—and then, go shine.🌟 In this episode, we transform those pre-show butterflies into a grounded sense of readiness. Whether you’re stepping onto a stage or into any moment that matters, this is your cue to breathe, trust, and remember: you’ve already done the work. 🎧 Take 5 minutes to realign—and then, go shine. Transforming pre-...

💡 Moving Wholeheartedly Toward What Matters Most 07.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever caught yourself qualifying your biggest dreams with hesitant language? "Maybe we'd be celebrating... I mean, for me..." These verbal hedges reveal how we protect ourselves from fully embracing what we truly want. This transformative conversation explores what happens when we shift into "the land of possibility" – not...

🔴🟠🟡💚🔵🟣⚪ Align Your Energy For The Week Ahead 04.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We explore the concept of dharma—your soul's true path and the unique way you're meant to show up and serve in the world. This meditation guides you through a conscious recalibration of your energy, values, and purpose as you begin your new week. • Grounding in the root chakra to establish stability and trust in yourself • Connecting with the sa...

Caught in the Act: Coaching Myself Through Procrastination 02.05.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Caught in the act! This episode captures a moment of pure authenticity as I find myself doing the one thing we're all guilty of—procrastinating on an important deadline. Rather than editing testimonials for my upcoming book, I decided to record this podcast about...not doing exactly that. The irony isn't lost on me. What unfolds is a fascinating...

💡 Why Asking "What Else Is True?" Changes Everything 30.04.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! "What else is true?" This deceptively simple question might just be one of the most transformative tools we can add to our mental toolkit. When faced with any situation - whether challenging, joyful, or mundane - asking what else might be true beyond our initial perception opens doors to deeper understanding and conscious living. Throughout our...

🪷 A Journey to Inner Clarity: A Buddhist Parable on Patience and Peace 26.04.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The quest for clarity often leads us down winding paths of endless questions and searching, but what if the answers we seek come not from our relentless pursuit, but from learning to be still? This episode shares a beautiful Buddhist parable about Dawa, a troubled young man living near the ancient Samye Monastery in Tibet, whose confusion drives him to se...

🎙️ From Muse to Maker: A Creative Journey with Yvonne Ng 24.04.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Dance powerhouse Yvonne Ng joins Lisa Hopkins to explore the art of living in the moment through movement, creativity and mindfulness. Their conversation weaves through decades of friendship and dance collaboration to reveal insights about authenticity, presence and embracing uncertainty. • From entrepreneurs in university dance programs to established ar...

💡 Is It Perfectionism or Fear of Failing That Holds You Back? 23.04.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The perfectionism trap claims countless creative works before they ever see the light of day. What begins as high standards often morphs into crippling self-doubt that prevents us from finishing projects or sharing our gifts with the world. This transformative conversation explores the crucial difference between value-driven high standards and fear-based...

🌿 Letting Go with Love: A Meditation for Releasing Pain & Honoring Strength 20.04.2025

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Pain shapes us all, whether we acknowledge it or not. This guided meditation offers a sacred space to gently explore the places where you've been holding onto hurt—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Through deliberate breathing and body awareness techniques, you're invited to locate the specific areas where tension resides within you. Ra...

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