Workplace wellbeing with Ross McIntosh
n this podcast episode, Ross, a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the workplace, discusses the principles of ACT and its application in
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
Daring to be “too big for your boots”
In this episode, I introduce the concept of three flows of compassion – towards others, from others, and self-compassion – and how fears and societal
My Spacious Adventure 4 – The Courage Piece
This podcast is the concluding part of my Spacious Adventure series. I discuss the concept of courage, reflecting on my experiences of solo travels, and
My Spacious Adventure 3 – The Insights Piece
In this third part of the Spacious Adventure series on the Pause Purpose Play podcast,I discuss my return from Vietnam, and the need to retain
My Spacious Adventure 2
In this episode, I dive deeper into my ‘spacious adventure’ concept with a focus on energy management. I revisit my experience in Vietnam and describe
My Spacious Adventure 1
In this episode, I discuss my liberating solo trip to Vietnam and the associated lessons learned about self-compassion, balance, worthiness, partnership, and the importance of
How “resilience” is involved in Burnout
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, I examine the concept of resilience, drawing attention to its misuse and negative implications in toxic
The cost of being a “lost girl” with ADHD
In this episode of the ‘Pause Purpose Play Podcast’, I discuss the challenges faced by women with ADHD, specifically those women dubbed as ‘lost girls’
Compassion for growth and self-mastery, with Dr Nilesh Satguru
In this episode, Dr Nilesh Satguru, a GP and self-mastery expert, discusses the importance of compassion and self-mastery in the professional and personal journey. He
