Pause To Go Podcast: What You Need to Know About Menopause and Midlife Transitions

Pause To Go Podcast: What You Need to Know About Menopause and Midlife Transitions

By Bree Luck at Awkward SageEducationSelf-Improvement
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Pause To Go Podcast: What You Need to Know About Menopause and Midlife Transitions episodes

  • Why Does Time Fly When You’re Having Fun? and How To Feel It More!

    Bree talks about her childhood experiences at Tweetsie Railroad and the science of why time flies when you're driving a train....


    She talks about:

    * The History of Tweetsie Railroad
    * The Rehearsal Room (Apply now!)
    * The science of Why Time Flies When you're having fun
    * The benefits of volunteering

    Share your favorite volunteer experiences on Speakpipe and get a shoutout on Instagram!





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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    15 min
  • The Truth About Time, Grief, and the Healing Powers of Kittens

    Anne Hodnett, AKA "Mimi", shares her perspective on time as she reflects on the relationships, hardships, and power moves that she has experienced over the last 98 years.


    **Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss losing a child,  our experiences of 9/11, and the impact of economic hardship and poverty.

    In this episode, we also discuss:
    * Bree's newest program The Rehearsal Room. (Apply Today!!!)
    * Why Mimi's recipes are so hard to follow
    * Why Time is NOT Money
    * Why Mimi thinks that some men ought to be a little more patient.
    * Why Working for the government helped Mimi  find a purpose after losing her son, Kelly.
    * The restorative powers of walking on the beach and fussin' at God.
    * Why Mimi picks up pennies, no matter where she is
    * Mimi's top advice for making your way through hard times

    Special thanks to Mimi for being such an extraordinary guide, grandmother, and friend.





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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    41 min
  • Five Strategies to Tackle Tardiness and Be on Time!

    Bree figures out why she's been late more often since she started this series on Time -- and outlines 5 strategies for tackling tardiness!


    In this episode, I discuss:

    * The Rehearsal Room -- starting in January, but sign up now for an early bird rate.
    * Why am I always late, of late?
    * Personality Types and punctuality
    * Five strategies for getting there on time

    References:
    https://www.simplypsychology.org/personality-a.html

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/chronic-lateness-tips/2021/08/13/0faeb85e-fa16-11eb-943a-c5cf30d50e6a_story.html






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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    22 min
  • How to completely embrace a moment, one image at a time

    Photographer and mentor Bianca Morra discusses the potential for using photography to connect more deeply in a moment, allowing us to embrace our Nostalgia Now.


    In the episode we discuss:

    * Bree's insomnia and late-night obsession with RummiKub
    * How Bianca's teenage existential crisis guided her to a career in photography
    * The power of nothingness in life, death, art, and time management
    * Why you should embrace your blurry photos and your melancholic moments, and how to make the most of both
    * How to take non-performative photographs
    * How to mix media, embrace surrealism, and turn midnight ramblings into WORKS OF ART!

    Connect with Bianca:
    https://www.biancaleamorra.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/biancaleamorra/





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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    55 min
  • Let’s Get Focused: Strategies to maximize your moments

    Bree takes us through her strategies to make the most of our time and energy.


    Topics include:

    •  Bree is giving away five free sessions in December.
  • Why so many people are struggling to focus these days
  • Strategies for minimizing distractions and maximizing your energy







  • Support the show

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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    25 min
  • Cycle Syncing Strategies: The Magic is in the Pause.

    Cycle Syncing Coach Briana Villegas shares useful strategies for using the menstrual cycle to maximize our moments all month long!

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • The stages of the menstrual cycle and how we can make the most of each phase at work and home!
  • The connection between the phases of the moon and the menstrual cycle
  • The stigma around PMS — and how we can break the pattern!
  • How to give yourself the support you need to make the most of your time! 
  • Briana Villegas is a Cycle Syncing Coach who, when diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), applied her previous academic research training to find actionable solutions. After experiencing the transformation of cyclical living, she is committed to helping other women learn to harness their menstrual cycle so they can create the life they crave & feel good living. She is on a mission to bring the conversation around periods out of the menstrual health space into the day-to-day because when you align your life with your cycle everything gets easier.  

    Links

    website: www.brianavillegas.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianavillegascoaching/

    Freebie: https://brianavillegas.com/freetracker 





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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    44 min
  • Can We Really Own Time?

    In this episode, Bree talks about why we can't own time and shares information about two upcoming workshops. One is a Podcasting from Scratch at Codebase Coworking and the other is the The Life Mapping Challenge: 5 Days to Jumpstart a Fabulous Career starting November 10.


    Also in this episode we discuss:

    *  The luxury and agony of 2 "found" hours
    * "Time is Money" and " Lost Time can never be Found"
    *  Why Benjamin Franklin might be accused of Quiet Quitting in this  day and age.
    * The Story of the Fisherman and the Businessman (via the storytelling of Paulo Coelho!)
    *  Leaning into what we value and releasing the need to "own" our time
    * Wise words from a 17 year old
    * Tips for the week

    References: 

    https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/04/picture-of-the-day-benjamin-franklins-daily-schedule/237615/

    https://paulocoelhoblog.com/2015/09/04/the-fisherman-and-the-businessman/

    Links to Workshops:

    Podcasting from Scratch: https://docs.google.com/.../1krmnBf9sqzgDVYi1.../viewform...


    The Life Mapping Workshop
    https://www.breeluck.com/life-mapping-challenge-22





    Support the show

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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    18 min
  • Measuring Minutes And Sugar: The History Of Counting Time

    In this episode, I talk about how to make a key lime pie, why we have 24 hours in a day, and when time matters.


    Specifically, we examine the questions:

    * Why is time measured by a duodecimal system of 12?
    * Why are there 24 hours in a day?
    * Why were ancient Egyptians better at counting on their fingers than we are?
    * How did we come up with hours and minutes?
    * What the heck is a millisecond?
    * How can you get your hands on my favorite recipe for Crabmeat Louisianne?

    Also, here are my references for this episode:

    https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2011/11/15/3364432.htm#:~:text=Our%2024%2Dhour%20day%20comes,on%20the%20observations%20of%20stars.

    https://medium.com/@jothibasuofficial/why-there-are-24-hours-in-a-day-and-60-minutes-in-an-hour-b670879cbe99








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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    17 min
  • Unpacking The Arrow Of Time & Why Science Is Astonishing

    Bree brings in the expert on making complex ideas accessible and invites her daughter's former 6th-grade science teacher, Dr. Lauren Cabrera, on the show to hold her hand and make sure that Bree's not totally butchering the laws of physics as she unpacks the Arrow Of Time.


    Special thanks to Dr. Lauren Cabrera for joining me on the podcast, and for reminding me just how incredible teachers are.






    Support the show

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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    29 min
  • How to grasp time using the wisdom of Dolly Parton

    In which Bree explains her obsession with time, talks about the class she (kind of) failed at MIT,  and begins to explore Time through the lens of physics.


    • Why Time?
  • The Challenge of understanding Time
  • What the heck is Quantum Physics
  • How Dolly Parton inspires me to do math (sort of)

  • References:

    All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
    Sean Carroll
    Carlo Ravelli
    MIT OpenCourseware





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    ONE MORE THING!

    Did you love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send a quick voicemail to let me know what you think! (I LOVE to hear your voice too!)

    And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/

    Stay curious, y'all!

    xoBree

    P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
    Codebase Coworking
    as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville!

    14 min

About Pause To Go Podcast: What You Need to Know About Menopause and Midlife Transitions

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On Pause to Go, Bree Luck walks you through life’s sticky spots — from Middle school through Menopause -- so that you can turn life’s Transitions into brilliant Transformations! You can expect weekly…