The Pause Production with Felicia Bolton

On this episode of The Pause Production, accomplished entrepreneur and marketing executive Alan Woodruff shares his mental health journey. His impressive career spans across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. He encountered the pressures of high-stakes environments, leading to periods of intense burnout. As an African American man, he has often been the only person of his background in the room and has faced unique challenges while climbing the corporate ladder. Alan is now the Executive Director of Founder Mental Health Pledge, using his expertise to foster a supportive environment for founders and companies.

Eugene Yao, known as the ADHD Founder on Instagram, joins The Pause Production podcast to share his remarkable journey. With over 1.1 million followers, Eugene is a content creator whose success is defined not by numbers, but by his authentic storytelling and impact. Originally from China, his life path has taken him through New Zealand and the United States. His journey to wellness began with a simple yet profound question, "Why?"—a question that became his guiding North Star. This introspective pause led him to leave the corporate startup world to focus on raising awareness about mental health and sharing his personal experiences with ADHD. In this episode, Eugene discusses the twists and turns of his life and the importance of pausing to find one’s true purpose.

In this episode of The Pause Production, Felicia Bolton sits down with Toren Wolf, a teenage social media sensation, and his mom, Serenity. Together they’ve captivated millions with their authentic videos, shedding light on the realities of living with autism and ADHD. As they navigated Toren’s diagnosis, Serenity began to see parallels in her own behavior and eventually sought her own diagnosis. This revelation not only deepened her understanding of herself as a parent but also brought newfound clarity to her marriage and grace for herself as a person.

In this episode of The Pause Production we explore the life of social media sensation Chris Holt. He's known for his brand "Beyond the Tats" on TikTok, where he has over 1.2 million followers. Chris is a Korean adoptee and triplet. He has faced deep identity struggles, survived a near-fatal car crash, and undergone major surgeries. Despite these challenges, he's built a successful career as a nutrition coach while navigating his own path to mental wellness, fitness and self-discovery.

**Trigger Warning:** This episode discusses themes of religious manipulation, familial abuse, and trauma that may be distressing to some listeners. In this episode of "The Pause Production," host Felicia Bolton delves into the compelling story of Isami Daehn. A survivor of a cult, Isami's early life was marked by severe trauma at the hands of her parents, who used religion as a tool for control and abuse. Despite these harrowing experiences, she has emerged as a powerful voice in the fight against human trafficking and a content creator with a substantial following.

In this episode of The Pause Production, host Felicia Bolton interviews award-winning national news anchor Michelle Miller. Michelle, co-host of "CBS Saturday Morning," shares her journey from being abandoned by her mother to becoming a groundbreaking journalist. She discusses the challenges she faced with her racial identity, the profound lessons she learned along the way, her dedication to creating a sense of community and belonging. Michelle also opens up about her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Love and Loss, and the milestone moments that shaped her into the resilient woman she is today.

"Pause Production" is a deeply personal and emotional podcast series hosted by Felicia Bolton. Known to many as a news anchor and beauty queen, Felicia opens up about her private struggles with grief and loss. She shares her journey through the profound pain of losing her mother, uncles, and childhood dog, revealing how she has learned to cope and find resilience. Through candid storytelling, Felicia discusses her battles with PTSD, triggered by a traumatic event involving her husband during the 2020 looting after George Floyd's murder. Each episode aims to provide listeners with insights into mental health, grief, and healing, fostering a sense of community and belonging. By pulling back the curtain on her public persona, Felicia hopes to inspire others to embrace their grief and find goodness and growth through their struggles.

While covering the breaking news of looting following the murder of George Floyd, Felicia and her husband faced tear gas, threats, and near collisions with cars. Finally, she realized the importance of pausing. Her guests are incredibly diverse, each learning in their unique way that "pausing" isn't the end of the road; it's a moment to reflect, heal, and emerge stronger than ever.