The Pause

A reflective, calming connection with yourself—delivered weekly to your inbox

Watch this 2-minute video to learn more.

You’re juggling so many balls and there’s little space for reflection.

Imagine if you could feel grounded and calm—each week!—without a big commitment of time. Welcome to The Pause.

How would it feel to…

  • Stay connected with yourself even when life is busy.

  • Learn new wellbeing ideas in small, digestible bites.

  • Create a regular mindfulness practice without a huge commitment of time.

Remember who you are and make intentional choices. Join The Pause!

“There’s often nothing to look forward to in the middle of the week, yet The Pause does just that! It helps me to live not just for the weekends. Knowing that every Wednesday I have new resources to explore has helped me tremendously.”
— Niki I.

Here’s how The Pause works…

  • Every Wednesday morning, you receive an email with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom easily implemented in daily life.

  • The format varies—new idea, photograph, poem, journal prompt, or reflective practice—so the material feels fresh and you feel motivated.

  • The ideas are not cumulative, so when life interrupts you can easily begin again.

  • Each message includes a 5-minute audio-guided meditation, so you have breathing room within midweek busyness.

  • There are a wide range of themes—joy, self-compassion, gratitude, connection, awe, meaning, grounding, simplicity—so you learn something new each week.

  • The regularity of practice and ease of implementation let you form the mindfulness habit you’ve always wanted.

  • You have an option to receive twice-weekly text messages, which provide gentle reminders of the weekly theme.

“I so look forward to opening the Pause email every Wednesday. It’s a chance for self-care and meaning making in my day. The Pause is a gift to myself. ”
— Pat H.
“Every time I see a message from Joy, a sense of peace washes over me. I know that each click brings something meaningful to my life. She encourages me to see the world anew and dig deep into my own heart. Joy will guide you through opportunities for growth, reflection, connection, and more!”
— Angela Z.

Hi! My name is Joy. I’m a mindfulness teacher who works with busy folks.

Life is go-go-go and it’s hard to slow down. I’ve seen so many people stressed and tired; so many people taking care of others yet not tending to themselves.

I created The Pause to give y’all breathing room. Each week, you connect with your inner compass; you have space just for you.

“I love Joy’s sincerity and compassion. She has great, doable suggestions for mindfulness practice.”
— Lisa D.

FAq

  • Absolutely! Each mindfulness theme stands on its own. It’s not a cumulative curriculum. Join at any time and enjoy the next week’s message.

  • You’ll receive an email each Wednesday morning at 5am Central Time.

  • You only need 10 minutes a week! Read the email, listen to the meditation. Each message includes additional resources if you want to go deeper, but 10 minutes is all you need.

  • All the email messages and meditations are stored on my website. You have easy access to this page, so you can revisit themes again and again.

  • You bet. The Pause is a monthly subscription that you can cancel at any time. You’ll have access to content until the end of your billing cycle.

Contact Joy if you have more questions.

“I love The Pause. It’s a mid-week reminder of community and connection combined with takeaways to add to my day. All with the goal of a more integrated life.”
— Jeanne V.
“Joy’s guidance helps me find my way through difficult times. Her thoughtful words have given me moments of pause, helping me settle my mind and heart; helping me deal with challenges. Meditation with Joy brings balance to life.”
— Laura H.

By experiencing The Pause each week, you’ll be more present, calm, and joyful in everyday life.

reconnect with yourself in the pause.

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