STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages
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Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award for Podcasting, STOPTIME:Live in the Moment combines mindfulness, well being and the performing arts and features thought provoking and motivational conversations with high performing creative artists around practicing the art of living in the moment and embracing who we are, and where we are at. Long form interviews are interspersed with brief solo episodes that prompt and invite us to think more deeply. Hosted by Certified Professional Coach Lisa Hopkins, featured guests are from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond. Although her guests are extraordinary innovators and creative artists, the podcast is not about showbiz and feels more like listening to an intimate coaching conversation as Lisa dives deep with her talented guests about the deeper meaning behind why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way. Lisa is a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner and CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist at Wide Open Stages. She specializes in working with high-performing creative artists who want to play full out. She is a passionate creative professional with over 20 years working in the performing arts industry as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. STOPTIME Theme by Philip David Stern🎶🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 [Purchase Your Copy Here](https://a.co/d/d3FLZRo)🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit [Wide Open Stages](https://www.wideopenstages.com)📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** [@wideopenstages](https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/)💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME)🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg)

  1. Exploring the Essence of Home: Inspired by Khalil Gibran's Vision

    5D AGO

    Exploring the Essence of Home: Inspired by Khalil Gibran's Vision

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if your home was not just a place to live, but a living, breathing extension of your very essence? Inspired by the poignant words of Khalil Gibran's "The Prophet," I, Lisa Hopkins, invite you on a journey through the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of what it means to call a place home. We uncover Gibran's insightful vision of houses that inspire freedom and untamed passion, challenging the notion that comfort should define our living spaces. Through his eloquent prose, we are urged to see our homes as masts that propel us forward, not anchors that hold us back, and to fill our spaces not just with objects, but with peace, beauty, and meaningful memories. This episode asks you to reflect deeply on what you truly hold within the walls of your home. Are they shelters of peace and beauty, or merely fortresses of comfort that stifle the soul's yearning for freedom? As we explore Gibran's poetic call to live restlessly within rest, we delve into the idea of letting your spirit dwell in the vastness of the sky, unconfined by physical boundaries. Join me in embracing the wisdom of Gibran, and let his words inspire you to live in the moment, with a newfound understanding of the profound essence of home. Stay safe and healthy, and allow this exploration to resonate with you as it has with me. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    6 min
  2. ✨ Embrace Your Inner Child: A Golden Light Meditation for Healing & Release

    MAY 10

    ✨ Embrace Your Inner Child: A Golden Light Meditation for Healing & Release

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    9 min
  3. Tamar Greene: Diving in and Dreaming Recorded May 2024

    MAY 7

    Tamar Greene: Diving in and Dreaming Recorded May 2024

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! When the spotlight hits, the heart races; it's the thrill of the stage, the power of a story well-told. That's precisely the electrifying energy Tamar Greene, our star guest who's currently donning the revolutionary boots of George Washington in the Broadway hit "Hamilton," brings to this episode. Tamar isn't just a performer; he's a first-generation American with a tale of resilience, a beacon of social advocacy, and a tech-savvy maestro who weaves his cultural tapestry into every note he sings. Our candid conversation traverses the many layers of his life—from the rhythms of his dual heritage to his work with HAM for Progress, diving into how his academic pursuits in Music and Computer Information Systems lend a distinctive timbre to his artistic voice.  Every artist's journey is marked by personal crescendos and cadenzas, and Tamar's is no different. We share a laugh over the humbling experience of mastering a manual transmission, and Tamar bares his soul about the metamorphosis from backstage jitters to center stage triumphs. His insights on fatherhood resonate with anyone trying to juggle life's many roles, underlining the beauty and growth found in life's upheavals. Moreover, Tamar's story echoes the sentiment that challenges—be it a high-stakes performance or the intimate release of a personal music album—are merely stepping stones to our greatest versions. Wrapping up our heart-to-heart, Tamar pulls back the curtain on the less glamorous side of the limelight. From vocal mishaps to financial faux pas, he shares the wisdom gleaned from each stumble and the fortitude to rise again. It's a testament to the passion that fuels the performing arts, where ambition meets authenticity. As Tamar discusses his harmonious dance between opera and musical theater, his soul's resonance with the latter, and his aspirations for sharing his gifts, we're reminded that the journey is as captivating as the destination. So, brace yourself for an episode that strikes a chord and sings to the dreamer in all of us. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    58 min
  4. An 8-Minute Nervous System Reset: When Everything Feels Like Too Much

    MAY 3

    An 8-Minute Nervous System Reset: When Everything Feels Like Too Much

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Your body doesn’t need a perfect routine, it needs a reliable reset. When stress shows up as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, or a mind that won’t stop spinning, a few minutes of guided breathing and grounding can change the whole tone of your day. We walk you through a short nervous system reset you can do anywhere, with simple cues that help you feel supported in your body right now. We start with the basics of mindfulness for stress relief: noticing contact points like the chair beneath you or your feet on the floor, then taking a slow inhale and an even longer exhale. That longer breath out becomes a signal to soften. From there, we add gentle somatic release by inviting the shoulders to drop, rolling them to unwind built-up tension, and then moving into jaw relaxation. If you’ve been clenching through meetings, errands, or scrolling, the jaw and tongue cues can feel surprisingly freeing. We also soften the space behind the eyes, a small shift that often brings immediate calm. Then we take a different approach to anxiety and overwhelm: instead of forcing relaxation, we look for one place in your body that already feels neutral or slightly at ease. We let your attention rest there and imagine that area gently expanding, reminding your system that not everything is tense. Finally, we use a hand-on-body grounding anchor to create steadiness, return to natural breathing, and reorient you back to the room with a little more space and a little less urgency. If this helped, subscribe for more short guided resets, share it with a friend who’s been holding it all together, and leave a review so more people can find simple tools for calm. What part of your body relaxes first when you try it? If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    9 min
  5. Kristoffer Diaz: Aligning Passion with Purpose Recorded November 2024

    APR 30

    Kristoffer Diaz: Aligning Passion with Purpose Recorded November 2024

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony-nominated librettist Christopher Diaz joins us to share the rhythm and passion behind his creative journey. In this episode, Christopher opens up about balancing his multiple roles as a playwright, screenwriter, and educator at NYU while maintaining a fulfilling family life. He reflects on how teaching adds a unique cadence to his schedule, allowing him to stay grounded amidst the whirlwind of theater. With warmth and honesty, Christopher talks about his lifelong love affair with theater, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and celebrating achievements, no matter how long they take to materialize. We also explore the enlightening process of recognizing success in the moment, even when it's not immediately obvious. Christopher shares past experiences that shaped his path, including the clarity he found from a brief, yet illuminating stint in catering. These reflections provide us with a lens into how personal growth and professional choices are deeply intertwined, offering a sense of empowerment and self-awareness. Join us for an engaging conversation about the art of living a life that is true to one's values and passions, and the fulfillment found in aligning work with personal integrity. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    1h 4m
  6. Step Out Of The Mental Spiral

    APR 26

    Step Out Of The Mental Spiral

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Your mind won’t stop replaying, analyzing, and forecasting. Instead of treating that as a problem to fix, we offer a different path: step slightly to the side of the mental spiral and learn how to choose your attention again. We start with a simple grounding sequence you can do anywhere, no perfect posture required. We soften the body first, dropping the shoulders, unclenching the jaw, and easing the space behind the eyes, then shift to breath awareness without trying to control it. As thoughts keep coming, we work with them directly using a clear metaphor: each thought is like a browser tab. You don’t have to close every tab to feel better, you just stop clicking on them. From there, we add one question that cuts through overwhelm: “What actually needs my attention right now?” That prompt helps separate what’s urgent from what’s just loud. We also name a truth that makes this practice kinder and more realistic: clarity doesn’t require silence, it just requires a place to stand. If you’re looking for a short guided meditation for anxiety, overthinking, stress relief, and present-moment focus, this is a gentle reset you can return to anytime. If it helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s stuck in their head, and leave a review so more people can find a calmer way back to now. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    7 min
  7. What To Do When Your Networking Is Not-Working

    APR 23

    What To Do When Your Networking Is Not-Working

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Ever been stumped by the question 'What do you do?' We've got you covered in our latest podcast episode! Discover the art of curating an answer that invites curiosity & truly represents your unique essence. This engaging chat takes the fear out of networking and provides you with the tools to not just survive, but thrive in any networking situation.  You'll learn about the pitfalls of fear-based thinking and its impact on your networking abilities, as well as the significance of the two C's of curation and curiosity in making sure you put your best foot forward.  Moving away from the traditional and limited view of networking as merely a card-collecting exercise, we delve into the heart of what networking really is - building authentic and meaningful relationships. We guide you on a path of self-discovery to help you connect with your unique essence. I share my personal journey from being a card collector to recognizing the power of genuine connection. This conversation is sure to inspire you to view networking in a whole new light, empowering you to unlock your full potential. So why wait? Tune in and prepare to transform your networking experience. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    12 min
  8. When Life Feels Heavy: A Meditation for Strength & Steadiness

    APR 19

    When Life Feels Heavy: A Meditation for Strength & Steadiness

    Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Support the show 🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com 📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/ 💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME 🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

    10 min
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Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award for Podcasting, STOPTIME:Live in the Moment combines mindfulness, well being and the performing arts and features thought provoking and motivational conversations with high performing creative artists around practicing the art of living in the moment and embracing who we are, and where we are at. Long form interviews are interspersed with brief solo episodes that prompt and invite us to think more deeply. Hosted by Certified Professional Coach Lisa Hopkins, featured guests are from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond. Although her guests are extraordinary innovators and creative artists, the podcast is not about showbiz and feels more like listening to an intimate coaching conversation as Lisa dives deep with her talented guests about the deeper meaning behind why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way. Lisa is a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner and CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist at Wide Open Stages. She specializes in working with high-performing creative artists who want to play full out. She is a passionate creative professional with over 20 years working in the performing arts industry as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. STOPTIME Theme by Philip David Stern🎶🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 [Purchase Your Copy Here](https://a.co/d/d3FLZRo)🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit [Wide Open Stages](https://www.wideopenstages.com)📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** [@wideopenstages](https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/)💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME)🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg)

Information

  • Creator
    Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    411
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.
  • Show Website
    STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.