The Honest Pause

Episode Title: Episode 4 - Why Can't I Focus Anymore? Episode Description: Can’t seem to focus like you used to? You’re not alone — and your brain isn’t broken. In this episode, Maryam and Teryl dive into the modern attention crisis: what’s behind our shrinking focus, how technology is rewiring our brains, and simple, science-backed ways to reclaim your concentration. From dopamine loops and...

Episode 3 - Creativity, Comfort, and the Joy of Books: Featuring Hardbacks and Helpings Episode Description -  In this cozy and creative episode, we’re joined by Heather — the imaginative force behind Hardbacks & Helpings , where books and food come together in the most delightful ways. We talk about falling back in love with reading, the power of comfort stories (hello, romantasy!), and how f...

Episode 2 – Why Healing Feels Worse Before It Feels Better Episode Description: You’re doing all the “right” things — therapy, journaling, setting boundaries — and yet… it still feels heavy. In this episode, Teryl Rothery and Maryam Taheri dive into the raw, often overlooked part of growth: when healing doesn’t feel like progress. Together, they explore why change can feel so uncomfortable, what t...

Episode Title: Episode 1 – The Energy Check-In: What’s Feeding You vs. Depleting You Episode Description: Ever leave a conversation thinking, “Why do I feel so tired?” You’re not alone. In this episode of The Honest Pause , Teryl and Maryam dive into the concept of an energy audit — a gentle, honest look at who’s fueling your spirit… and who’s quietly draining it. Together, they explore: What it m...

Episode Title: Episode 0 – Welcome to The Honest Pause Episode Description: Welcome to The Honest Pause ! In this very first episode, Teryl Rothery and Maryam Taheri introduce you to the heart of the podcast: honest, real, and sometimes hilarious conversations about life’s messy, beautiful moments. Learn what to expect from the show, how each episode is structured, and why hitting pause might be e...