Yes, you read that right—AI read my book Pause and pulled out the gold.

In this special episode, I share the AI Audio 17 minute synopsis by two completely digital voices as they have coffee chat about the book Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break - from Google’s new NotebookLM.

The results? Pretty surreal. Surprising. Spot-on. Pause-worthy!

Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just need a real reason to stop spinning in overdrive, this episode gives you:

• 🧘 The timeless leadership lessons from Pause, now filtered through Google’s AI

• 🧠 Why pausing isn’t lazy—it’s neuroscience-backed clarity

• ⚡️ How this book still hits, 7 years later, in the middle of our always-on tech culture

• 🔄 Real-life reset tools you can apply today to lead, think, and feel better

It was a lot of fun to upload the book and get this back in return in a matter of minutes - truly AMAZING and frankly, a lot of fun to listen to!

If you love pausing, AI, leadership, and coffee talk about self-mastery—please check this out between the male and female vapors of Pause. :)

📘 Grab the book that started it all: Pause: Harness the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break → https://www.amazon.com/Pause-Harnessing-Life-Changing-Giving-Yourself/dp/0143129244
💡 Sometimes the smartest thing you can do… is pause...and not gush because something seems so cool - this was such a trip to listen to - what do you think?!

#AIforleaders #pausebook #powerofpause #executivecoaching #resilientleadership #notebookLM #googleai #innerwork

What if your next level of leadership isn’t about doing more—but rewiring how you respond under pressure? 🧠🔥

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by one of my all-time favorite thought leaders—Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist and bestselling author of Buddha’s Brain, Resilient, and NeuroDharma—to explore how neuroscience can help you lead with strength, calm, and clarity.

💡 This is more than just a conversation—it’s a mini-masterclass in emotional intelligence and embodied leadership.

🔄 Here’s what you’ll experience:

• ✨ A 10-minute guided Pause Practice with Rick—reset your nervous system on the spot

• 🧠 Why pausing changes your brain chemistry—and how to make it a high-performance habit

• 🐍 How to work with your "reptile brain" (Hint: Feed the mouse, pet the monkey 🐭🐒)

• 🔑 The 3 essential psychological needs you must meet to feel resilient

• 🌱 How your mindset literally shifts your biology

• 💪 Rick’s recipe for building unshakable inner strength (and how many neurons you’re working with)

🎯 If you’re a leader, founder, or high performer who wants to stop reacting and start leading with calm authority—this episode is for you.

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Interactive Challenge for Listeners:

After you listen, ask yourself:
👉 “Where in my leadership am I reacting instead of responding?”
Then DM me your biggest insight—or what you’re committing to shift.

✨ Ready to go deeper? If you want support integrating these tools into your leadership, I’ve got spots open for 1:1 coaching. Let’s make your inner growth your greatest advantage.

About Rachael O'Meara

Rachael O’Meara, MBA, MA, ACC is an executive coach helping successful leaders learn the proven tools and strategies to rise to their next level of leadership - without the overwhelm. Her previous thirteen years at Google helps her have a pulse on what it takes to be a successful leader. Her first book⁠ Pause⁠ was a top business book for your career. She's been featured in the New York Times, WSJ.com and on the⁠ TEDx stage⁠. Learn more at ⁠www.rachaelomeara.com

#NoMoreExcuses #TimeToTakeAction #emotionalintelligence #podcast #pausecast #CorporateLeaderGoals 🔥 Let's do this! 🌟 #EndProcrastination #TakeActionNow #LeadWithPurpose #Rickhanson #buddhasbrain

Still putting off the things that matter most - in 13 minutes you will learn exactly what to do.
You’re not lazy—you’re caught in a loop your brain thinks is protecting you. But high performers can’t afford to stall.

In this milestone episode, you’ll learn:

• 🔢 A quick self-assessment (1–5) to rate your procrastination habits

• 🧠 What neuroscience says about why we delay—even when we know better

• 🧭 The exact questions I use with clients to turn avoidance into aligned action

• ✅ How to finally finish what you start—with clarity and calm

🎯 If you’re ready to move from “I’ll get to it” to “It’s done,” this episode is your starting line.

💡 Want support turning insight into momentum? Let’s work together—your next level is waiting.

We’re taught not to brag. To be humble. To downplay. But here’s the thing: if you don’t own your story, no one else will. 🤷🏽‍♀️

In this episode, we cover:

✅ what a redemptive narrative is and why you need one

💪 Why you need to stop downplaying your journey—now 🚦

🗣️ How to confidently share your wins (without oversharing or over-explaining) 🎤 🔥 The moment I stopped laughing uncomfortably and started standing in my power 💡 📢 How to help others by showing up fully—without apology 🙌

Your Challenge: What’s one thing you’ve accomplished that you never give yourself credit for? 🎉 DM me and own it right now! 💬

👉 That’s a wrap on this series that began with Ep. —but if you’re ready to take your next big step, let’s make it happen - your next step is to message me 'ready' and I'll follow up. 🚀

Feeling wired, overwhelmed, or just not yourself lately? 😵‍💫
This episode is a brief moment to pause, reset, and come back home — to your breath, your body, and your calm center. 🧘‍♀️✨

Join me for a 7-minute BreathLab body scan, a gentle breathwork practice designed to:
💨 Calm your frazzled nervous system
🛑 Interrupt the spiral of overthinking
🧬 Trigger a natural reset through alkalosis, supporting better immunity & clarity
📉 Reduce stress by bringing you back into your body

Whether you're a beginner or on the path, this is beginner-friendly — no experience needed, just your breath and a few quiet minutes. 🙏

PLUS — I break down the science 🧠 behind why this works (hint: your CO₂ levels play a BIG role) and how breath can shift your state faster than your thoughts can.

✨If you want to feel more in the calm zone and less in the stress zone, join me live!

👉 You’re invited to my FREE 60-minute BreathLab Experience — a full-body reset you won’t want to miss.

📅 May 21st
⏰ 4PM PT / 7PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom
🎟 Reserve your spot now: pages.rachaelomeara.com/breathlab

What you’ll get:
✅ A calming, meditative breathwork session (lying down, beginner-friendly!)
📝 Pre + post journal prompts to help you integrate & reflect
💓 Space to get out of your head and back into your body

Because resetting your nervous system isn’t a luxury — it’s your leadership edge. 🦋

Ever wonder if you can actually train your brain to be more focused, present, and resilient—especially when the pressure’s on?

In this standout re-airing of one of our most popular VIP guest episodes, I sit down with Dr. Amishi Jha—neuroscientist, professor, and bestselling author—before her groundbreaking book Peak Brain hit the shelves. She shares cutting-edge insights from her lab’s research with high-stress, high-performance groups like soldiers, athletes, and professionals just like you.

Whether you're someone who wants to meditate but never quite sticks with it—or you're craving real, science-backed tools to help your mind stay clear amidst the chaos—this episode is for you.

We explore:

• 🧠 Have we hit a mindfulness tipping point in society?

• 🎯 What mindfulness actually trains—and what it doesn’t.

• 💡 Why brain-training apps can only go so far.

• ⚙️ What makes generalized mindfulness training different (and effective).

• 🪖 How mindfulness tools helped pre-deployed military units do their jobs better—and the magic number researchers discovered.

• 🤔 What the heck is MBAT (and how it might help you too)?

• 🛑 Dr. Jha’s go-to ways to pause in her own life.

• 📝 Why making a Pause Pledge matters more than you think.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who leads under pressure, lives in their head, or feels constantly on. (Sound familiar?)

About Dr. Jha:
Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. A cognitive neuroscientist by training, her work explores how attention and mindfulness impact the brain’s performance under stress. She’s worked with the U.S. military, elite athletes, first responders, and corporate leaders to bring these tools into real life.

🎧 Hit play—and discover what your mind is capable of when you start training it with intention.

Learn more at: https://amishi.com/

Amishi's TED Talk Taming Your Wandering Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df2JBnql8lc

About Rachael O'Meara

Rachael is an Executive Leadership Coach and author who helps her fellow humans at every level of leadership to amplify their impact without the overwhelm. Sign up for her upates and future trainings at www.rachaelomeara.com

You know that nagging feeling that something’s off, but you tell yourself it’s fine?

The “I’ll wait until the timing is right” trap? 🙃

I know it well—I stayed in it while working on my book, thinking the answer would magically appear. Spoiler: it didn’t.

In Ep. 196 of The Pausecast, we cover:

🚦 The hidden signs that you’re ready for a change (even if you don’t feel ready yet) 🔍 😰 How staying stuck actually drains you MORE than making a move ⚡

📖 What working on my book taught me about doing “almost enough” inner work 🤯 💪 How to tell when it’s time to stop preparing—and start acting 🚀

Your Challenge: What’s one area of your life where you’re “almost but not quite” happy? 🎭 DM me and let’s get real about it! 💬

👉 Next up: The mindset shift that makes all the difference—how to OWN your story without shrinking or oversharing. 🔥

Watch on Youtube Pausecast Channel: https://youtu.be/WctU2yroHQM

In Ep. 195 of the Pausecast...we continue on the series of how saying yes to yourself starts with inner work - here's what we cover:

💡 Why inner work is the missing piece in every big decision 🔑

🔥 The mindset shifts that gave me the clarity (and courage) to take my next leap 🚀

😬 How we avoid the hard work of facing ourselves—and why it keeps us stuck ⚠️

🛠️ A simple way to start preparing for your next move NOW (before it’s urgent)

Bonus Challenge: What’s ONE thing you know deep down you need to face before your next big step? 💭 Be honest—DM me or comment here! 💬

👉 Next up Ep. 196: What happens when you stay stuck for too long… and why most people wait way too long to leap. Stay tuned! ⏳