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Permission to Pause
by Maggie Malone
Feeling overwhelmed, overbooked, and overcommitted? Permission to Pause is your invitation to slow down and reconnect—one short, guided practice at a time. Hosted by therapist Maggie Malone, LCSW, this podcast offers calming meditations and mindfulness tools for high-achieving, anxious women who need a break from doing it all. You don’t have to fix everything to rest. You can take a moment for yourself. You have permission to pause.
Episodes
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Permission to Pause: Holiday Edition
It's the holiday season, and everything is encouraging us to go, go, go. Today's episode is about taking a few moments to yourself, reflecting on what holiday practices you actually want to put energy into, and a useful DBT skill that can help you be less reactive this month. I hope it helps you...
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Pausing Before Responding
Do you ever catch yourself saying “yes” before you even know what you want? In today’s episode, we explore the simple but powerful practice of pausing before responding. Taking a mindful moment that creates space between reaction and choice. We’ll talk about how learning to pause can help you…
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The Rituals that Ground Us with Mary Anna Sharp, LPC
In this episode of Permission to Pause, Maggie sits down with therapist and mindfulness guide Mary Anna Sharp, MA, LPC to explore the healing power of rituals—the small, intentional acts that help us slow down, find meaning, and reconnect with ourselves. Together, they discuss how ritual can…
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Seeking Belonging
Maggie's back after a short break - or rather, a pause. Today's episode explores Belonging. Belonging is one of our deepest human needs, yet is surprisingly hard to navigate. In this episode, we explore the tender balance between our yearning to be seen and known, and our instinct to protect...
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Both Can Be True: Practicing Dialectical Thinking
What if two things that seem opposite can both be true? In this episode of Permission to Pause, we explore the concept of dialectical thinking—a core skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that helps us move beyond black-and-white thinking. You’ll learn: What dialectical thinking is Why it...
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Permission to Feel: Making Space for Emotions
Permission to Feel: Making Space for Emotions Most of us were never taught how to feel our emotions—only how to avoid, judge, or push them away. But what if your feelings aren’t problems to solve, but rather messengers to listen to? In this episode of Permission to Pause, we explore what it means...
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Giving Yourself Compassion
What if, in moments of stress or self-doubt, you could offer yourself kindness instead of criticism? In this episode of Permission to Pause, Maggie offers a gentle introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion, a powerful approach developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer. You’ll be guided...
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The 7 Types of Rest: It’s Not Just About Sleep
We often think of rest as just sleep or time off—but what if the reason you're still exhausted after a full night's sleep is because you're not getting the right kind of rest? In this episode of Permission to Pause, I explore the 7 types of rest popularized by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, who...
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Slowing Down with Practice
In this first full episode of Permission to Pause, we’re talking about what it really means to slow down—and why it can feel like so unattainable. If you’re used to rushing, pushing, or performing your way through life, this episode offers a gentle invitation to come back to yourself. This…
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Trailer: Permission to Pause
Welcome to Permission to Pause—a podcast for sensitive, stressed-out women who are trying to do it all and struggle to slow down. Hosted by therapist Maggie Malone, LCSW, this space offers gentle reminders that your worth isn’t measured by your productivity, perfection, or how much you take care…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Feeling overwhelmed, overbooked, and overcommitted? Permission to Pause is your invitation to slow down and reconnect—one short, guided practice at a time. Hosted by therapist Maggie Malone, LCSW, this podcast offers calming meditations and mindfulness tools for high-achieving, anxious women who need a break from doing it all. You don’t have to fix everything to rest. You can take a moment for yourself. You have permission to pause.
HOSTED BY
Maggie Malone
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How many episodes does Permission to Pause have?
Permission to Pause currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Permission to Pause about?
Feeling overwhelmed, overbooked, and overcommitted? Permission to Pause is your invitation to slow down and reconnect—one short, guided practice at a time. Hosted by therapist Maggie Malone, LCSW, this podcast offers calming meditations and mindfulness tools for high-achieving, anxious women who...
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Permission to Pause has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Permission to Pause?
Permission to Pause is created and hosted by Maggie Malone.
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