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.
You finally crawl into bed after a long day, exhausted and ready for rest. But instead of drifting off to sleep, your brain decides it's the perfect time to replay every awkward conversation, worry about tomorrow's to-do list, and wonder if you remembered to send that email three days ago.
Sound familiar?
In this episode of The Honest Pause, we're taking a pause to explore why sleep can feel so elusive, even when we're desperately tired. We talk about anxiety, stress, bedtime procrastination, the pressure of modern life, and why our minds often seem busiest when the world gets quiet. We also discuss how our relationship with rest has changed, the impact of technology on sleep, and the habits that might be keeping us awake without us realizing it.
Whether you're someone who falls asleep in five minutes or someone who spends hours staring at the ceiling, this conversation is a reminder that you're not alone—and that sleep struggles are often about much more than simply being tired.
Take a pause with us as we explore what it means to rest in a world that constantly asks us to stay connected, productive, and alert.
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