The Road to Macstock stops to talk to Paula Marie Davis, who previews her first Macstock appearance and the path that led her from longtime Mac user and wellness coach to launching Ditch the Dogma with Ecamm. She explains why creators need to care for the person running the tech stack, how conference inspiration can become post-event exhaustion, and how movement, time mapping, and small wellness practices can support energy, creativity, and follow-through. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:34 Introduction to Paula Marie Davis 01:10 Discovering MacStock Through Ecamm 02:07 Paula's Long History with the Mac 03:01 Moving From StreamYard to Ecamm 03:49 Launching Ditch the Dogma 04:07 Wellness Without One-Size-Fits-All Rules 06:37 Falling in Love with Ecamm 07:23 Bringing Wellness to the MacStock Stage 08:50 Rebooting Yourself: The Upgrade Behind the Tech 09:30 Supporting the Person Running the Tech Stack 10:20 Turning Conference Inspiration Into Implementation 11:41 Wellness, Confidence, and Content Creation 13:17 Making the Session Interactive 14:40 Finding Time for Wellness Practices 16:35 Handouts, Time Maps, and Practical Takeaways 17:04 MacStock Discount Code and Event Details 17:55 Where to Find Paula Marie Davis Links: Macstock Conference http://macstockconference.com Paula's Discount Code: ditchdogma Guests: Paula Marie Davis is a well-being advocate and creator, soon relaunching the Ditch the Dogma Live Show (June 3, 2026). Known for her grounded, no-BS approach to health and life, she says what most people tiptoe around. A mother of five and a wife for over 30 years, Paula brings real-life experience, not just theory, to every conversation. For more than two decades, Paula's work has been shaped by hands-on experimentation, uncovering what actually helps women feel strong, clear, and capable without chasing quick fixes, one-size-fits-all solutions, or handing power to so-called gurus. Working from her home studio in Illinois, she focuses on practical movement, breathwork, and holistic routines tailored for real life, not trends. Her approach centers on daily habits that help the body handle stress, use energy efficiently, and sustain long-term health. After years of building and marketing her own business behind the scenes, Paula now brings that work into livestreaming and digital content. While her work is rooted in helping women, the principles she teaches apply to anyone who wants to better understand and support their health, so they can consistently show up, be visible, and share the message they were created to deliver. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
