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STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages

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

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6:27

⚡️The 5-Minute Reset: Do This Every Hour to Energize...

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2025/05/18

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Take a deep breath and pause with me. Right now. This guided five-minute reset offers something we all desperately need but rarely give ourselves—permission to stop, even briefly, and reconnect with ourselves. Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy day, this practice guides you through a gentle but powerful sequence of mindful breathing, subtle movement, and sensory awareness. As you follow along, you'll release physical tension through simple st...

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46:41

Dreams Are Possible: Susie Carroll Living a Full Life...

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2025/05/16

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! "Dreams are possible." These three simple words capture the essence of Susie Carroll's extraordinary journey from a determined 10-year-old in Utah to a Broadway performer in hit shows like Back to the Future, Mean Girls, and The Prom. In this heartfelt conversation, Susie reveals the beautiful paradox at the core of her success: while adult Susie battles perfectionism, young Susie possessed a fearlessness that propelled her forward without doubt. "L...

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9:33

Coaching Insights: When Passion Turns to Pressure

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2025/05/14

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Ever felt like you're pushing a boulder uphill trying to help someone who just won't budge? This powerful coaching session tackles the exhausting cycle of trying too hard to create change in others when they're not ready to receive it. We explore the fascinating shift from operating out of obligation ("I have to do this work") to approaching your passion with a sense of privilege ("I get to do this work"). The coach acknowledges their tendency towar...

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12:20

🌀 Navigating Life’s Transitions: A Meditation for...

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2025/05/11

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Transitions are woven into the fabric of our lives, yet many of us struggle with the uncertainty they bring. Whether you're navigating a minor shift or standing at the threshold of major change, this meditation offers a sanctuary of calm amid life's inevitable transitions. At the heart of this practice lies a powerful truth: while change is unavoidable, our suffering is optional. The meditation gently guides you to notice how your mind creates stori...

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5:14

🦋 Embracing the Butterflies: Transforming...

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2025/05/09

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Take 5 minutes to realign—and then, go shine.🌟 In this episode, we transform those pre-show butterflies into a grounded sense of readiness. Whether you’re stepping onto a stage or into any moment that matters, this is your cue to breathe, trust, and remember: you’ve already done the work. 🎧 Take 5 minutes to realign—and then, go shine. Transforming pre-performance anxiety from debilitating fear to creative excitement requires reframing the voice of

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5:12

💡 Coaching Insights: Moving Wholeheartedly Toward...

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2025/05/07

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever caught yourself qualifying your biggest dreams with hesitant language? "Maybe we'd be celebrating... I mean, for me..." These verbal hedges reveal how we protect ourselves from fully embracing what we truly want. This transformative conversation explores what happens when we shift into "the land of possibility" – not a magical place where every dream comes true, but a mindset where we give ourselves permission to move wholeheartedly to...

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15:03

🔴🟠🟡💚🔵🟣⚪ Align Your Energy For The Week Ahead

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2025/05/04

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We explore the concept of dharma—your soul's true path and the unique way you're meant to show up and serve in the world. This meditation guides you through a conscious recalibration of your energy, values, and purpose as you begin your new week. • Grounding in the root chakra to establish stability and trust in yourself • Connecting with the sacral chakra to allow more joy, creativity, and fluidity in your life • Activating the solar plexus to buil...

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16:11

Caught in the Act: Coaching Myself Through...

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2025/05/02

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Caught in the act! This episode captures a moment of pure authenticity as I find myself doing the one thing we're all guilty of—procrastinating on an important deadline. Rather than editing testimonials for my upcoming book, I decided to record this podcast about...not doing exactly that. The irony isn't lost on me. What unfolds is a fascinating real-time self-coaching session where I literally open my own book manuscript to the chapter on motivatio...

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4:12

💡 Coaching Insights: Why Asking "What Else Is True?"...

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2025/04/30

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! "What else is true?" This deceptively simple question might just be one of the most transformative tools we can add to our mental toolkit. When faced with any situation - whether challenging, joyful, or mundane - asking what else might be true beyond our initial perception opens doors to deeper understanding and conscious living. Throughout our conversation, we explore how this powerful question creates space in our thinking. So many of us move thro...

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6:29

🪷 A Journey to Inner Clarity: A Buddhist Parable on...

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2025/04/26

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The quest for clarity often leads us down winding paths of endless questions and searching, but what if the answers we seek come not from our relentless pursuit, but from learning to be still? This episode shares a beautiful Buddhist parable about Dawa, a troubled young man living near the ancient Samye Monastery in Tibet, whose confusion drives him to seek wisdom from a gardener monk. Through the simple yet profound metaphors of a monastery garden ...

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52:07

🎙️ From Muse to Maker: A Creative Journey with Yvonne Ng

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2025/04/24

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Dance powerhouse Yvonne Ng joins Lisa Hopkins to explore the art of living in the moment through movement, creativity and mindfulness. Their conversation weaves through decades of friendship and dance collaboration to reveal insights about authenticity, presence and embracing uncertainty. • From entrepreneurs in university dance programs to established artists, Lisa and Yvonne reflect on their 35+ year friendship • Movement described as "the largest...

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4:24

💡 Coaching Insights: Is It Perfectionism or Fear of...

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2025/04/23

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The perfectionism trap claims countless creative works before they ever see the light of day. What begins as high standards often morphs into crippling self-doubt that prevents us from finishing projects or sharing our gifts with the world. This transformative conversation explores the crucial difference between value-driven high standards and fear-based perfectionism. When we create from integrity rather than fear, we focus on what's within our con...

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12:47

🌿 Letting Go with Love: A Meditation for Releasing...

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2025/04/20

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Pain shapes us all, whether we acknowledge it or not. This guided meditation offers a sacred space to gently explore the places where you've been holding onto hurt—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through deliberate breathing and body awareness techniques, you're invited to locate the specific areas where tension resides within you. Rather than pushing these sensations away or trying to "fix" them, the meditation encourages a revoluti...

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3:55

🌱 What’s One Thing You Can Do Every Day, No Matter...

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2025/04/18

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! When life feels overwhelming—holiday chaos, family visits, changing seasons, global uncertainty—what grounds you? What single action remains within your control? Today I'm sharing a deeply personal reflection from Chapter 23 of my book, "The Places When There Are Spaces," exploring how my daily ritual of making my bed has become an unexpected anchor. This seemingly mundane task transforms into something profound through daily practice: sometimes a s...

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💡 Coaching Insights: Can You Still Be “All In” if...

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2025/04/16

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever judged yourself for running out of social energy? That moment when your initial enthusiasm fades and you wonder if something's wrong with you? This powerful conversation explores the art of conscious energy management and breaks down the limiting binary thinking that keeps many of us trapped in unhealthy patterns. We dive into how energy naturally fluctuates during social interactions—starting strong, attracting similar energy from oth...

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💫 A Guided Meditation to Help You Unstick, Unwind,...

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2025/04/13

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Feeling stuck is a universal human experience—whether creatively blocked, emotionally frozen, or simply overwhelmed by life's complexities. This gentle guided meditation creates a sanctuary where you can explore what "stuckness" actually feels like in your body and mind, without immediately trying to fix or change it. Through focused breathing and visualization, you'll learn to create space around whatever feels constricted or immobile. Rather than ...

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4:44

What Burns Within: A Parable About Transforming Your...

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2025/04/10

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! A Buddhist parable called "The Dragon and the Fire" teaches us how to transform our innate qualities from destructive forces into tools for healing and renewal. The story illustrates how redirecting our natural tendencies with wisdom and compassion can lead to personal fulfillment and positive impact on others. • A mighty dragon with tremendous strength and fiery temperament feels unfulfilled despite his power • When trying to fight a village fire w...

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💡 Coaching Insights: What drives you to create, even...

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2025/04/09

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What drives you to create, even when the process feels lonely? This revealing coaching session features a candid conversation with a playwright who struggles with the isolation of writing while simultaneously craving the connection he feels in rehearsal rooms. The session begins with a powerful exploration of purpose as we dive into the question that many creators lose sight of: Why do you do what you do? For this playwright, the answer emerges unex...

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🌿✨ Breathe & Move: A Walking Meditation You Can Do...

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2025/04/06

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Take a breath and step into presence with this transformative walking meditation. Whether you're wandering through a forest trail, circling your office, or simply pacing your living room, this guided practice invites you to turn ordinary movement into extraordinary mindfulness. The journey begins by establishing a conscious connection with the ground beneath your feet. Feel the surface supporting you as your breath settles your body into the present...

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11:44

Putting the Pieces Together: Life Lessons From A...

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2025/04/04

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! In this episode, I reflect on what an unfinished jigsaw puzzle has taught me about uncertainty, direction, failure, and the quiet joy of discovering where things truly fit. If life has ever felt scattered or incomplete, this one’s for you. 💜🙏 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:

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