Permission to Pause

Meagan Hubbard
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Welcome! I’m Meagan, wife & a mom to 4, a certified health & life coach, mindfulness trainer, and labor and delivery nurse. Since 2011 I have guided countless women through moments of excitement, fear, pain, relief, joy, loss, and growth through their pregnancy and birth stories. Now, I’m here to help you navigate the ups and downs of a full life with the same care and encouragement. This show is for moms balancing all the things--marriage, kids at home, and work–women who are ready to step out of daily go-go-go mode and into a life filled with nourishment, energy, and connection.

  1. 1d ago

    47. Building Self-Belief: Small Steps, Big Possibilities | Lucy Monie Hall

    Total side note–Not only do I have a lovely guest to share who has incredibly valuable and supportive thoughts, ideas, and stories, but she shares them with her lovely Australian accent!  And what if building self-belief doesn't require a huge transformation, but is as simple as riding a bicycle? I'm joined by my friend and fellow Time Coach, Lucy Monie Hall, for a thoughtful conversation about building self-belief, growth mindset, and creating a life that supports what matters most to us. We love talking about why it's important to recognize what's going well instead of always focusing on what needs fixing, and how we can begin to approach failure, decision-making, and rest differently. We look at some of our favorite practical time tools, the value of making decisions without endless overthinking, and why rest deserves to be valued for its own sake. And listen for when Lucy shares her personal story of how learning about growth mindset as a parent inspired her to teach herself to code at 42 and eventually become a software engineer. I hope this conversation encourages you to believe in what's possible for you, give yourself permission to make mistakes, and recognize that no effort is wasted. Meet the Expert Lucy is a coach for neurodivergent women who are ambitious but feel held back by overwhelm, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. She's a certified Time Coach, trained in the Socratic Coaching Method, and also works as a software engineer. She's a mom of three and brings a wonderful combination of personal experience, professional knowledge, and curiosity to her coaching. I especially love Lucy's perspective on building belief in ourselves while we're still figuring things out. She reminds us that we don't have to wait until we feel completely confident to take action. We can build belief and take action at the same time. Topics Discussed in This Episode Building self-belief and why recognizing what we're doing well matters just as much as identifying areas for improvement. Creating more supportive core beliefs, including changing the story from "It's not working" to recognizing that we're still learning and growing. The power of the phrase "This is the part when..." and how it can help us navigate challenging seasons of life. How creating routines and structure can actually give us more freedom and spontaneity in our daily lives. Timestamps (0:00) Introduction and a pause together (04:02) What does building self-belief really mean? (07:06) Building core beliefs and changing the story we tell ourselves (23:08) "This is the part when..." A helpful perspective for challenging seasons (25:58) The optimal belief strategy (28:29) How decision-making can create more room for rest (34:37) Why rest matters beyond productivity (46:02) Creating structure that supports spontaneity (50:16) Lucy's favorite lunch, how to connect with her, and closing thoughts Links & Resources Lucy Monie Hall's website: https://lucymoniehall.com/ Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-monie/  Connect with Me on Instagram @meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ Keywords building self-belief, growth mindset for women, overcoming limiting beliefs, self-confidence for women, time management for moms, rest and productivity, decision-making skills, neurodivergent women, ADHD and time management, personal growth for moms, overcoming perfectionism, learning to believe in yourself.

  2. Oct 30

    46. Fitness for Longevity, Core Power, and Starting Today | Claire Christofferson

    In this episode, I’m chatting with my longtime friend Claire about strength training for women, building muscle for longevity, and finding realistic ways to prioritize our health in the middle of motherhood. We talk about how to get started with strength training, listen to our bodies, balance movement with rest, and build a healthier relationship with ourselves throughout. We also explore the connections between strength, mobility, posture, core and pelvic floor health, and confidence.  And if you have a brain that likes to jump around connected topics like these, you’ll love how I lead the flow of it. 😂 Even if  you’ve never picked up a dumbbell, there’s something here to help you find your starting point and give yourself permission to choose any goal from there. Meet the Expert Claire Christofferson is a personal trainer with a background in exercise science and a passion for helping women build strength, improve mobility, and support their long-term health. Her own experience navigating different seasons of life, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and perimenopause, has shaped her approach to fitness and wellness. Claire has also worked extensively with core and pelvic floor health, including a technique called low-pressure fitness. She brings a practical, whole-body and nervous system perspective to exercise, helping women understand how strength training, breathing, and movement can support them in everyday life. I’ve personally learned so much from her! I’m excited to share her with you. Connect with Claire Christofferson: Visit https://clairechristofferson.com/ to learn more about Claire’s work, ask questions, or explore working with her virtually. Topics Discussed in This Episode ● Finding realistic ways to fit exercise into motherhood and different seasons of life ● Listening to our bodies, understanding our energy levels, and balancing motivation with rest ● Building a sustainable wellness lifestyle without perfectionism, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking Timestamps (00:00) Open and welcome (03:47) Introduction to Claire and her fitness journey (06:18) What strength training has to do with longevity (09:54) Finding an entry point for exercise in motherhood (16:11) Moving your body in ways that bring you joy (21:17) Body wisdom, motivation, and knowing when to rest (25:46) Building a wellness lifestyle without perfectionism (27:09) Why recovery and rest are essential for building muscle (30:19) How strength training benefits (59:13) Connecting fitness goals with the bigger picture of your life (01:02) How to connect with Claire Links & Resources Connect with Claire Christofferson: Visit https://clairechristofferson.com/ to learn more about Claire’s work, ask questions, or explore working with her virtually. Connect with Me on Instagram @meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ Keywords strength training for women, benefits of strength training, strength training for beginners, strength training for moms, muscle building for women, fitness for women over 40, exercise for longevity, building muscle as you age, women’s health and wellness, sustainable fitness habits, body wisdom and exercise, exercise and motherhood, core strength and pelvic floor health, postpartum fitness, mobility and strength training, rest and recovery for muscle growth

  3. Sep 24

    45. Hear Us Out: There's No Such Thing as Busy | Emily Cheney

    I got to have this awesome conversation with life coach Emily Cheney about our personal perspectives on feeling “busy,” which is deep transformational work she’s done for herself and with clients. We look into what it means to stop automatically labeling our lives as busy and start looking at our time, choices, and responsibilities through a different lens. All within Emily's light, inviting, non-judgmental approach that is vital to considering new ideas. We talk about the difference between facts and stories, how to recognize the thoughts that keep us feeling rushed or overwhelmed, and a few options for how to reframe a “busy” life to create more space for choice, presence, creativity, and calm. Meet the Expert Emily Cheney is a life coach based in Utah who works with ambitious, high-achieving women who want to live their lives fully. Her work focuses on deep transformational coaching and helping women create the lives they want without relying on pressure, perfectionism, or the belief that doing more always means doing better. Listen for when Emily shares the mindset shift that helped her personally rethink busyness, including a powerful story from her college years about carrying a very full schedule.  Key Takeaways You don't have to pretend your calendar is empty or convince yourself that you have unlimited time. There can be a middle ground between “I'm so busy” and “I have endless time.” You don't have to change your thinking overnight. Start by noticing the stories you're telling yourself and experimenting with new ones. Timestamps (00:00) Welcome to Permission to Pause and meet Emily (01:46) Emily's work as a life coach (03:03) The idea that there is “no such thing as busy” (04:51) Facts vs. stories (11:53) What to do when you really feel busy (14:12) When “But I know I chose this” feels hard (19:28) Asking for help and being willing to hear no (26:58) Moving from frantic to calm, focused, and present (33:15) Emily's college recital story (39:46) Letting yourself be wrong about your perceived reality w/o judgment (44:19) Emily's podcast and how to connect with her, closing thoughts Links & Resources Emily's podcast: The Art of Expansion Emily on Instagram: @emilycheneycoaching Emily's website: EmilyCheneyCoaching.com Connect with Me on Instagram @meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ Keywords feeling busy, how to stop feeling busy, reframe busyness, how to feel less overwhelmed, feeling overwhelmed, facts vs. stories, how to say no without guilt, asking for help, full life vs. busy life, mindset around busyness, feeling rushed and overwhelmed, how to stop feeling overwhelmed, changing your thoughts about time

  4. Sep 9

    44. Letting Your Soul Catch Up With Your Body

    What if I told you the noise around us doesn't have to completely disappear for us to step away, slow down, and find stillness? I’m talking about a connection I made while walking my dog on a beautiful tree-lined path close to a loud street this past week that reminded me a lot of meditation and the way we can learn to separate ourselves from the mental noise around us. There will always be desirable and undesirable voices, opinions, information, responsibilities, worries, and distractions around us. But we can learn to notice them without making them our focus.  I’m talking about meditation, mindfulness, listening to your own voice of wisdom, and creating space to slow down even when life itself isn’t quiet. I think you’ll love the story I share at the end about some men who wouldn’t hustle because they were waiting for their souls to catch up to their bodies. Maybe you’ll have a spark about how you can do that for yourself if the situation resonates. Cheering you on! ANNOUNCEMENT: For the listeners that saw my IG stories, I said you would be the first to hear about my newest offer before it appeared on Instagram. My apologies that did not happen amongst some close family circumstances this past weekend!  The announcement is: I am running a group called The Time Collective that will meet October-December. I’ve been craving a mastermind experience of studying the art of time management, and I can’t wait to do it with other women this time of year.  I want to give a special offer to my podcast listeners, details to come. Message me with interest and we’ll make sure you’re down for the podcast bonus! Timestamps (00:00) Welcome to Permission to Pause and taking a moment to pause (01:31) My morning walk and insight about mental noise and listening to my own inner voice (06:38) Even good voices can still be noise (08:42) Thoughts about silence and stillness avoidance and comfort with (10:58) “Good” busy and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry story (13:47) Wrap up Links & Resources The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Shayla Bott's BYU speech, Be Still and Know That I Am God Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ SEO Keywords slow down, how to slow down, slowing down, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, meditation for busy moms, how to quiet your mind, mental noise, inner wisdom, finding stillness, how to find stillness, slowing down in life, permission to pause, rest and rejuvenation, mindful living, listening to your inner voice, self-care and rest, reducing mental overwhelm, finding peace, letting your soul catch up with your body.

  5. Aug 29

    43. Failing Successfully: Experience is Experience

    Experts often market themselves as experts because of how many times they’ve succeeded, what they’ve figured out works. That makes sense, we want to know that they know what works. However, sometimes we forget that how they figured out what worked is often by also learning a lot about what doesn’t work.  As the expert of your life, you’re learning a lot about what does and doesn’t work for you, for your family, for your career. You are the expert of your life because you are the most experienced in your own life. Both success and failure fall under the category of “experience” that are building blocks of growth.  Timestamps (00:00) Welcome and taking a pause together (00:47) The Loki and Thanos story (03:19) Looking at failure as valuable information (06:00) What came of my Christmas 2024 “failure” (14:47) Why evaluation creates a pattern for success (15:30) Thomas Edison and reframing failure (16:32) How to evaluate your own recent experiences (18:06) Recap and final thoughts Links & Resources Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ Keywords learning from failure, failure and success, learning from mistakes, how to learn from failure, overcoming failure, failure mindset, learning from experience, evaluating your experiences, personal growth, success through failure, how to turn failure into success, lessons from failure, growth mindset, learning and improving

  6. Aug 14

    42. Your Emotional Baseline: Some Variability is Good and Normal

    I have found that some of the basic concepts of a medical screening tool I use in my bedside nursing practice are useful as a framework to understand my own normal emotional experience without catastrophizing every down day. Because we all know some ups and downs are normal and even part of a good, whole life experience. Life would be kinda boring if we felt exactly the same 100% of the time, and we wouldn’t learn as much from our experiences and relationships. Healthy variability matters. Emotions are wonderful messengers about what we need, what we want, how we are doing. What I want you to pay attention to is where you're returning to most of the time. Are you able to recover after the hard moments? Do you have enough variability and reserve in your life? Or are you starting to feel flatter and more depleted? That is a guide for what support or intervention you might look for as a next step. Relating life concepts to labor and delivery is a fun and memorable way for me to remember what I’ve learned and teach what I’m learning. I’m coming to you unscripted today to share how I’ve been thinking about it lately and what were some helpful take-aways for me in hopes you find it supportive as well. Take care. Disclaimer: This episode is not intended for use as medical or mental health advice.  TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Welcome and taking a pause together (00:47) Celebrations, challenges, and what's been happening lately (03:16) Why I'm talking about fetal monitoring again, the heartrate baseline (08:25) What fetal monitoring can teach us about our emotional lives (10:19) When your baseline starts to flatten (13:36) Recognizing burnout and knowing when you need support (14:52) Why stepping away isn't necessarily failure (17:39) Looking at your baseline over time & Recap (19:48) Daniel Gilbert's quote about emotional fluctuations (20:40) An invitation and close LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Time Hackers with Time Coach Vikki Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ Keywords emotional baseline, emotional ups and downs, emotional health, emotional well-being, burnout recovery, signs of burnout, how to recover from burnout, taking a pause, self-care and rest, normal emotions, managing emotions, emotional variability, work-life balance, asking for help, permission to pause, how to know if you're heading toward burnout, what is a healthy emotional baseline, how to recover from emotional burnout, why emotional ups and downs are normal, how to recognize when you need a pause

  7. Aug 7

    41. Celebration and Grief as Keys for Lasting Change

    Sometimes we want to create a new habit, let go of an old one, or step confidently into a new life stage…but it feels like we’re trying to force our way through a locked door that won’t let us give. Two things have helped me to move through these transitions with more ease and grace, and they are celebration and grieving. Celebration is often not our first thought (even mine!), and grieving seems opposite, but it’s all part of the process. Sometimes we move through it without realizing those parts are there. And sometimes highlighting them is what makes what once seemed impossible, possible. Bring your current challenge and apply this, you won’t regret it. And if you don’t want to do this work alone, I have spots open for 1:1 that might be a good fit. Links & Resources Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Time Hackers with Time Coach Vikki Timestamps Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: ⁠“Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why⁠ (00:00) Welcome and Pause Practice (00:45) Highlights of the Week and Season Three Update (02:52) Why Celebration Creates Momentum (04:13) A Coaching Story About Celebrating Small Wins (07:06) Cervical Ripening and Habit Change Ripening (12:35) Becoming a Reader One Small Step at a Time (14:53) Why Grieving Is Part of Transformation (19:16) Learning to Let Go to Make Progress at Work (21:31) Final Encouragement, Recap, and Current Offers Keywords personal transformation, celebrating small wins, how to create lasting change, overcoming resistance to change, building healthy habits, habit change, mindset coaching, grief and personal growth, self-development podcast, personal growth for women, progress over perfection, embracing change, transformation mindset, Permission to Pause podcast

  8. Jul 16

    2.24 When Rest Doesn't Feel Good (And Why That's Okay)

    If you've ever struggled to sit still without feeling like you should be doing something more "productive," this conversation is for you.  Let’s wrap up this impromptu summer series on Rest. It’s so funny how this happens. I’m recording this episode about the importance of rest, and then within 1 hour of recording I’m thinking that it’s too long so I should edit more, I remember a story that would be a WAY better example, and the idea pops in that I should re-write the outline and re-record during a time I’m not scheduled to work on it and publish it later… What a perfect opportunity to take my own advice I did share. “What’s done is enough,” my rest during non-work time is equally valuable, and my own value doesn’t come from a “perfect” episode. What I share isn’t bad, I do put in effort to create something worthwhile and valuable for you, and I trust that if you choose to listen to any of it, you will get something you’re looking for from our connection here. You are one of my favorite parts of podcasting! Timestamps (00:00) Welcome and a pause (01:36) Why rest can feel uncomfortable (05:30) Five reasons rest doesn't always feel good (09:33) Finding the kind of rest that actually works for you (12:01) Reframing productivity and self-worth (14:13) Letting go of the fear of looking lazy (17:52) Appreciating your body's need for rest (19:57) Why rest has value all by itself (24:15) Episode recap (26:28) Time Hackers opportunity and discount (30:28) Closing Links & Resources I’d love to hear from you!: hello@meaganhubbard.com DM’s open on Instagram @meaganhubbardcoaching I am doing something out of the ordinary here.* I'm sharing someone else’s group coaching offer. It’s. That. Good. You can listen here to the Hack Your Time podcast where Vikki interviews me and I share a little about my experience as a member of Time Hackers. Labor Doesn't Take Time. Links for using discount code MEAGANHUBBARD: Time Hackers 12 months:  Time Hackers 12-month USD Time Hackers Lifetime:  TH USD (lifetime access) * I share Vikki’s offers with friends and family even when I don’t have a personal financial incentive. Full disclosure: If you choose to join before Aug 31, I do receive a portion of your discount. AND I want you to feel great about saying Yes or No, I am not attached to your choice. If you have any questions, shoot me a message and I will happily respond honestly. I want you to feel great about saying “yes” or great about saying “no.”  Keywords how to rest without feeling guilty, why rest feels uncomfortable, healthy rest habits, overcoming productivity guilt, rest mindset, rest and self-worth, learning to rest, intentional rest, productivity and rest, personal growth, habit coaching, time management for women

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Welcome! I’m Meagan, wife & a mom to 4, a certified health & life coach, mindfulness trainer, and labor and delivery nurse. Since 2011 I have guided countless women through moments of excitement, fear, pain, relief, joy, loss, and growth through their pregnancy and birth stories. Now, I’m here to help you navigate the ups and downs of a full life with the same care and encouragement. This show is for moms balancing all the things--marriage, kids at home, and work–women who are ready to step out of daily go-go-go mode and into a life filled with nourishment, energy, and connection.

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  • Creator
    Meagan Hubbard
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meagan Hubbard
  • Show Website
    Permission to Pause