Squirming at praise: Can you take a compliment?
In this solo episode, Michaela explores the discomfort many of us feel when receiving compliments – especially when we’re wired for self-criticism, perfectionism, or modesty.
Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it
... how much more fulfilling life would be?
That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs your inner critic tells you.
In this podcast, Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection, shares bite-sized learning around psychology of performance, habits, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, parenthood and couples relationships.
The podcast will mix solo episodes with guest interviews; diving deep into their professional zone of genius and learning about how they have found pause, purpose and play in their life and in their work.
Pause purpose play podcast - Latest Episodes
When you can’t “just do it”: Motivation, self-discipline or self-compassion?
You want to do the thing. You care. You’ve got the vision, the list, the intention, and proof that you have done stuff like this before,
Cultivating Growth Through Compassion: Embracing Anxiety at Your Own Pace
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas explores the themes of anxiety, permission, and growth, particularly for those navigating compassion,
Empowering ADHD Parents with Lauren O’Carroll
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas talks with Lauren O’Carroll, an ADHD parenting coach, founder of Positively Parenting, and
Having another child as a highly sensitive or neurodivergent person, with Natalie Brunswick
Do you want another baby, but not sure if you can cope with it all again? Perhaps you’re highly sensitive, or neurodivergent, and it was
Unpacking ADHD: Insights from James’ Journey
In this engaging episode, I welcome James Brown to discuss a wide array of topics surrounding ADHD, including personal anecdotes, challenges of ADHD in modern
Navigating Parenthood: Insights from developmental psychologist Anita Cleare
In this episode, I sit down with Anita Cleare, a developmental psychologist specialising in child development and parenting, particularly for working parents. Anita shares her
Navigating neurodiversity and hormonal challenges – an interview with Jess Rad
Join me for an interview with Jess Rad, an award-winning speaker and advocate for gender equity and neurodiversity in the workplace. The conversation delves into
The consequences of your executive dysfunction
I explore the consequences of executive dysfunction, inspired by a humorous yet insightful experience involving buying a pin that reads ‘Well, well, well, if it
