The Honest Pause
The Honest Pause
Podcast Description
Life doesn’t come with a pause button, but sometimes we need one. The Honest Pause is your space to reflect, reconnect, and laugh a little as we navigate the beautiful mess of life. Hosted by Teryl Rothery—actress, intuitive coach, and hypnotherapist—and Maryam Taheri—entrepreneur, business strategist, and leadership expert—we tackle the real challenges of ambition, relationships, and finding yourself in the chaos.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, emotional well-being, and relationship dynamics, with episodes that delve into topics like the uncomfortable stages of healing and energy management in relationships, offering listeners practical insights and relatable stories.
Life doesn’t come with a pause button, but sometimes we need one. The Honest Pause is your space to reflect, reconnect, and laugh a little as we navigate the beautiful mess of life. Hosted by Teryl Rothery—actress, intuitive coach, and hypnotherapist—and Maryam Taheri—entrepreneur, business strategist, and leadership expert—we tackle the real challenges of ambition, relationships, and finding yourself in the chaos.
There’s been a lot happening in the world lately. And if you’ve been feeling a little heavier, a little sadder, or just emotionally tired — you’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to feel sad in a world that often feels overwhelming. Sadness is often treated like something we need to fix, suppress, or move past as quickly as possible. But the truth is, sadness is a normal and healthy emotional response — especially when we care deeply about what’s happening around us.
This conversation explores how we can hold the weight of the world while still allowing light in our own lives. Feeling sad doesn’t mean you’re broken, negative, or ungrateful. It means you’re human.
We talk about why sadness shows up, why empathy can feel heavy, and how it’s possible to hold grief and gratitude at the same time. We also explore small ways to regulate our nervous systems when the world feels like too much — from reducing constant news intake to reconnecting with nostalgic things that bring comfort and joy.
Because small joys aren’t denial.
They’re anchors.
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