<![CDATA[Selah - A Deep Pause]]>It's a place to begin the journey back to self. Where through stories, simple truth and vulnerability we may begin the process of shedding, removing the masks, and finding a way back to yourself.  

]]>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2501639Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:52:51 GMTWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:03:40 GMT60Laura Deir<p>It's a place to begin the journey back to self. Where through stories, simple truth and vulnerability we may begin the process of shedding, removing the masks, and finding a way back to yourself.  </p>episodicLaura Deirbubhutch@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship]]>At some point, the relationship between a mother and daughter can begin to shift. You start seeing each other less through the roles you’ve always played and more as two women with their own stories, choices, and lives.

In this episode, Laura sits down with her daughter, Brandelyn, for an open conversation about their relationship, how it has changed over the years, and what healing between them has actually looked like.

They look back at who they were to each other when Brandelyn was growing up, the expectations and patterns they didn’t always recognize at the time, and what began to change as they both started doing their own inner work.

Brandelyn also shares how becoming a mother herself gave her a new perspective, including a recent moment with her daughter when she caught herself repeating something Laura used to do with her.

They talk about learning to trust each other’s growth, making choices without needing approval, letting go of old versions of one another, and giving each other room to become who they are now.

It’s a conversation about mothers, daughters, generational patterns, and how a relationship can change when both people are willing to see each other differently.

In this episode:

• Seeing your mother as a woman, not only as “Mom”
• How becoming a parent can change the way you see your own childhood
• Catching generational patterns as they happen
• Letting go of the need for approval
• Giving the people we love room to change
• Learning to trust each other differently
• Healing the mother-daughter relationship as both people grow

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen.

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by Breaking

Copyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc

⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed.

]]>c3ad6ad5-75db-4903-be50-698e9a6b81f6Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>At some point, the relationship between a mother and daughter can begin to shift. You start seeing each other less through the roles you’ve always played and more as two women with their own stories, choices, and lives.</p><p>In this episode, Laura sits down with her daughter, Brandelyn, for an open conversation about their relationship, how it has changed over the years, and what healing between them has actually looked like.</p><p>They look back at who they were to each other when Brandelyn was growing up, the expectations and patterns they didn’t always recognize at the time, and what began to change as they both started doing their own inner work.</p><p>Brandelyn also shares how becoming a mother herself gave her a new perspective, including a recent moment with her daughter when she caught herself repeating something Laura used to do with her.</p><p>They talk about learning to trust each other’s growth, making choices without needing approval, letting go of old versions of one another, and giving each other room to become who they are now.</p><p>It’s a conversation about mothers, daughters, generational patterns, and how a relationship can change when both people are willing to see each other differently.</p><h3>In this episode:</h3><p>• Seeing your mother as a woman, not only as “Mom”<br />• How becoming a parent can change the way you see your own childhood<br />• Catching generational patterns as they happen<br />• Letting go of the need for approval<br />• Giving the people we love room to change<br />• Learning to trust each other differently<br />• Healing the mother-daughter relationship as both people grow</p><p></p><p>🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.<br />We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.</p><p>💌 Connect with Us<br />Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause<br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" target="_blank">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a></p><p>🎙️ Host: Laura Deir<br />🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette<br />🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner</p><p>🎵 Music Credit<br />“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br />Artist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br />Music promoted by Breaking</p><p>Copyright: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a></p><p>⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed.</p>no00:56:38123Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationshipfull<![CDATA[What Does It Mean to Feel Safe in a Relationship? ]]>After an unexpected month away following a family emergency, we're back - and returning with one of the most honest conversations we've had.

This episode explores a question that quietly shapes every relationship:

What does it actually mean to feel safe in a relationship?

For one person, safety might mean feeling heard and emotionally connected. For another, it might mean being accepted without criticism, trusted without needing to perform, or simply being allowed to exist without having to earn love.

Together we unpack:

  • Why couples often have completely different definitions of emotional safety
  • How our nervous systems react long before our wisdom does
  • The surprising difference between presence and fixing
  • How identity, vulnerability, and conditioning shape the way we love
  • Why repair, not perfection, is what builds lasting relationships

Whether you're navigating conflict with a partner, rebuilding trust, or simply learning yourself more deeply, this conversation offers a different lens for understanding connection.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer another person isn't advice.

It's becoming a place where they finally feel safe enough to simply be.


🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

 

]]>50e4aac0-a3f1-4d4b-b7ec-9e1d98b96406Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>After an unexpected month away following a family emergency, we're back - and returning with one of the most honest conversations we've had.</p><p>This episode explores a question that quietly shapes every relationship:</p><p><b>What does it actually mean to feel safe in a relationship?</b></p><p>For one person, safety might mean feeling heard and emotionally connected. For another, it might mean being accepted without criticism, trusted without needing to perform, or simply being allowed to exist without having to earn love.</p><p>Together we unpack:</p><ul><li>Why couples often have completely different definitions of emotional safety</li><li>How our nervous systems react long before our wisdom does</li><li>The surprising difference between presence and fixing</li><li>How identity, vulnerability, and conditioning shape the way we love</li><li>Why repair, not perfection, is what builds lasting relationships</li></ul><p>Whether you're navigating conflict with a partner, rebuilding trust, or simply learning yourself more deeply, this conversation offers a different lens for understanding connection.</p><p>Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer another person isn't advice.</p><p>It's becoming a place where they finally feel safe enough to simply be.</p><p><br />🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br />We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" target="_blank">@SelahDeepPause</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" target="_blank">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br />🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br />🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br />“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br />Artist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br />Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p><p> </p>no00:44:59122What Does It Mean to Feel Safe in a Relationship? full<![CDATA[What If the Rupture Happened for the Relationship, Not Against It?]]>In this deeply raw and vulnerable episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Tim share what they call their “third energetic divorce” - a six-day separation that forced old identities, old coping mechanisms, and buried truths to finally surface.

What began as a simple disagreement unexpectedly opened the door to something much deeper: months of unspoken tension, nervous system overwhelm, adaptive childhood patterns, emotional withdrawal, and the fear of being truly seen.

Together they explore:

  • What rupture actually reveals inside long-term relationships
  • The difference between separation and disillusionment
  • How nervous systems hold unresolved patterns
  • Why truth can feel threatening to connection
  • Masculine emotional safety and the fear of vulnerability
  • The danger of self-abandonment inside partnership
  • How relationships evolve through repeated death-and-rebirth cycles

This conversation is not polished. It is not wrapped up neatly. It is two people sitting inside the ashes of what almost ended - and discovering what became possible when honesty finally arrived.

If you’ve ever questioned whether a relationship can survive change, distance, truth, or transformation… this episode is an invitation to reconsider what rupture may actually be asking of us.

Sometimes what feels like an ending is actually the crossing of a threshold your soul can no longer avoid.

]]>57a9ea20-c8be-46cd-ae58-8592bd53f357Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this deeply raw and vulnerable episode of <i>Selah: A Deep Pause</i>, Laura and Tim share what they call their “third energetic divorce” - a six-day separation that forced old identities, old coping mechanisms, and buried truths to finally surface.</p><p>What began as a simple disagreement unexpectedly opened the door to something much deeper: months of unspoken tension, nervous system overwhelm, adaptive childhood patterns, emotional withdrawal, and the fear of being truly seen.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><ul><li>What rupture actually reveals inside long-term relationships</li><li>The difference between separation and disillusionment</li><li>How nervous systems hold unresolved patterns</li><li>Why truth can feel threatening to connection</li><li>Masculine emotional safety and the fear of vulnerability</li><li>The danger of self-abandonment inside partnership</li><li>How relationships evolve through repeated death-and-rebirth cycles</li></ul><p>This conversation is not polished. It is not wrapped up neatly. It is two people sitting inside the ashes of what almost ended - and discovering what became possible when honesty finally arrived.</p><p>If you’ve ever questioned whether a relationship can survive change, distance, truth, or transformation… this episode is an invitation to reconsider what rupture may actually be asking of us.</p><p>Sometimes what feels like an ending is actually the crossing of a threshold your soul can no longer avoid.</p>no00:46:10121What If the Rupture Happened for the Relationship, Not Against It?full<![CDATA[The Trainwreck to Healing: A Man’s Journey Through Pain, Power, and Letting Go with Slade Thompson]]>This episode is an invitation to see beyond the surface.

When you look at a man who appears strong, grounded, and unshakable…
 you’re not seeing the full story.

Our very special guest, Slade Thompson, shares his journey from chaos, addiction, and emotional suppression to a path of deep healing, presence, and service.

In this conversation, we explore:

  •  The hidden pain many men carry 
  •  Why asking for help is the hardest… and most powerful… step 
  •  The difference between performing strength and actually living it 
  •  What healing really looks like… beyond the highlight reel 
  •  How transformation happens both inside and outside of ceremony 

This isn’t about perfection.
 It’s about honesty.
 It’s about courage.
 It’s about coming back to the heart.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>150aa43d-509b-4dc6-8f26-375274654243Sat, 02 May 2026 23:33:26 GMT<p>This episode is an invitation to see beyond the surface.</p><p>When you look at a man who appears strong, grounded, and unshakable…<br /> you’re not seeing the full story.</p><p>Our very special guest, Slade Thompson, shares his journey from chaos, addiction, and emotional suppression to a path of deep healing, presence, and service.</p><p>In this conversation, we explore:</p><ul><li> The hidden pain many men carry </li><li> Why asking for help is the hardest… and most powerful… step </li><li> The difference between performing strength and actually living it </li><li> What healing really looks like… beyond the highlight reel </li><li> How transformation happens both inside and outside of ceremony </li></ul><p>This isn’t about perfection.<br /> It’s about honesty.<br /> It’s about courage.<br /> It’s about coming back to the heart.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br />We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" target="_blank">@SelahDeepPause</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" target="_blank">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br />🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br />🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br />“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br />Artist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br />Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>yes00:46:14119The Trainwreck to Healing: A Man’s Journey Through Pain, Power, and Letting Go with Slade Thompsonfull<![CDATA[The Light I Learned to Turn Off: A story of protection, memory, and returning to self]]>In this deeply personal episode, Laura shares a powerful realization that unfolded after a recent Wachuma journey… not during the ceremony, but in the quiet days that followed.

What began as a simple, repeated vision revealed something much deeper - a moment from childhood where a part of her learned to turn off her light in order to feel safe.

Together, we explore how the nervous system protects us, how childhood adaptations shape who we become… and what happens when those protective parts begin to come back online.

This conversation isn’t about fixing what’s broken.

It’s about recognizing that nothing was ever broken in the first place.

It was protected.

And when safety returns… so can we.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

  • The moment Laura realized when and why she dimmed her light
  • How the body stores memory beyond what we consciously remember
  • What integration actually looks like (and why it’s not instant)
  • The role of safety in reconnecting with yourself
  • Moving from protection into agency… at your own pace

This episode closes with a gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect with a younger part of yourself… and begin building safety from within.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>40de0d6c-a00c-4299-a51f-70fd00c361c9Fri, 01 May 2026 20:29:16 GMT<p>In this deeply personal episode, Laura shares a powerful realization that unfolded after a recent Wachuma journey… not during the ceremony, but in the quiet days that followed.</p><p>What began as a simple, repeated vision revealed something much deeper - a moment from childhood where a part of her learned to turn off her light in order to feel safe.<br /></p><p>Together, we explore how the nervous system protects us, how childhood adaptations shape who we become… and what happens when those protective parts begin to come back online.</p><p>This conversation isn’t about fixing what’s broken.</p><p>It’s about recognizing that nothing was ever broken in the first place.</p><p>It was protected.</p><p>And when safety returns… so can we.</p><p>✨ In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>The moment Laura realized when and why she dimmed her light</li><li>How the body stores memory beyond what we consciously remember</li><li>What integration actually looks like (and why it’s not instant)</li><li>The role of safety in reconnecting with yourself</li><li>Moving from protection into agency… at your own pace<br /></li></ul><p>This episode closes with a gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect with a younger part of yourself… and begin building safety from within.<br /><br />🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br />We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" target="_blank">@SelahDeepPause</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" target="_blank">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br />🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br />🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br />“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br />Artist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br />Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>yes00:49:50120The Light I Learned to Turn Off: A story of protection, memory, and returning to selffull<![CDATA[The Sacred Colapse]]>What if the moment everything falls apart is actually the beginning? 

In this deeply personal episode, Laura invites her husband, Tim, into the Selah space to share the sacred collapse that nearly ended their marriage - and ultimately transformed it. With Krissi guiding the conversation, they reflect on: 

  • Living in the "gap" between where you are and where you think happiness lives
  • The roles we fall into (and how they quietly disconnect us)
  • How our bodies speak when our hearts are ignored
  • The moment of “enough” and what it cracked open
  • Doing the work… separately and together
  • Presence over perfection - and how to truly see each other again

Laura closes the episode with a powerful embodied prayer for anyone navigating their own sacred collapse.
 
This one is raw, real, and tender. A must-listen for anyone in relationship - especially the one you have with yourself.
 

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17631922Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>What if the moment everything falls apart is actually the beginning? </p><p>In this deeply personal episode, Laura invites her husband, Tim, into the Selah space to share the sacred collapse that nearly ended their marriage - and ultimately transformed it. With Krissi guiding the conversation, they reflect on: </p><ul><li>Living in the "gap" between where you are and where you think happiness lives</li><li>The roles we fall into (and how they quietly disconnect us)</li><li>How our bodies speak when our hearts are ignored</li><li>The moment of “enough” and what it cracked open</li><li>Doing the work… separately and together</li><li>Presence over perfection - and how to truly <em>see</em> each other again</li></ul><p>Laura closes the episode with a powerful embodied prayer for anyone navigating their own sacred collapse.<br /> <br />This one is raw, real, and tender. A must-listen for anyone in relationship - especially the one you have with yourself.<br /> </p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:59:3514The Sacred Colapsefull<![CDATA[Tales from the Tunnel - What Happens When You’re No Longer Needed in Midlife]]>What happens when the roles that once defined you start to fall away?

In this episode of Selah – A Deep Pause, Laura, Tim, and Krissi explore what most people call a midlife crisis, but what they’ve learned to call The Tunnel. A season where kids are grown, work shifts, identities loosen, and you’re left asking a quieter, more unsettling question: Who am I when no one needs me?

They talk honestly about the shift from performance to presence, anger as an invisibility trigger, disassociation and numbing as nervous system relief, and what it means for men to have a safe place to land, with their partner and with other men.

This episode is for the men in the tunnel. And for the people who love them.

Guest: Tim Deir

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18636208Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when the roles that once defined you start to fall away?</p><p>In this episode of <b>Selah – A Deep Pause</b>, Laura, Tim, and Krissi explore what most people call a midlife crisis, but what they’ve learned to call <b>The Tunnel</b>. A season where kids are grown, work shifts, identities loosen, and you’re left asking a quieter, more unsettling question: <em>Who am I when no one needs me?</em></p><p>They talk honestly about the shift from performance to presence, anger as an invisibility trigger, disassociation and numbing as nervous system relief, and what it means for men to have a safe place to land, with their partner and with other men.</p><p>This episode is for the men in the tunnel. And for the people who love them.</p><p><b>Guest</b>: <b>Tim Deir</b></p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:52:28115Tales from the Tunnel - What Happens When You’re No Longer Needed in Midlifefull<![CDATA[Mistakes as Medicine: Transforming Judgment into Wisdom]]>Where does judgment live in your body — your jaw, your chest, that whisper of “I should have known better”?

In this week’s episode, Laura and Krissi explore what it means to see our mistakes as medicine — not proof that we’ve failed, but invitations to soften, reflect, and reconnect. Because let’s be honest… we’ve all had those “I would never” moments that turned into “until I did.”

Together we unpack what it looks like to:
 💭 pause the shame spiral and find grace again
 💗 hold ourselves (and each other) with compassion when things get messy
 ✨ remember that even here — we are still worthy of love

Take a deep pause with us. Mistakes as Medicine is an invitation to breathe, reflect, and begin again.

💫 If this episode meets you where you are, share it with someone who needs a little grace today.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
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Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18108552Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Where does judgment live in your body — your jaw, your chest, that whisper of <em>“I should have known better”?</em></p><p>In this week’s episode, Laura and Krissi explore what it means to see our mistakes as medicine — not proof that we’ve failed, but invitations to soften, reflect, and reconnect. Because let’s be honest… we’ve all had those “I would never” moments that turned into “until I did.”</p><p>Together we unpack what it looks like to:<br /> 💭 pause the shame spiral and find grace again<br /> 💗 hold ourselves (and each other) with compassion when things get messy<br /> ✨ remember that even here — we are still worthy of love</p><p>Take a deep pause with us. <em>Mistakes as Medicine</em> is an invitation to breathe, reflect, and begin again.</p><p>💫 <b>If this episode meets you where you are, share it with someone who needs a little grace today.</b></p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:49:45110Mistakes as Medicine: Transforming Judgment into Wisdomfull<![CDATA[Speaking the Unspeakable: Resentment, Truth, and Radical Honesty with Jon Jennings]]>What happens when the things we never say begin shaping our relationships?

In this episode of Selah – A Deep Pause, we sit down for a conversation with our friend, Jon Jennings, about truth, resentment, and the courage it takes to stop editing ourselves in relationships.

Many of us grow up looking outside ourselves for answers. Parents, teachers, religion, and culture often tell us what we should think, feel, and believe so we can be accepted and belong. But what happens when the truth we’ve been searching for isn’t outside of us at all?

Jon shares stories from his own life about learning to listen to the wisdom of the body, confronting resentment before it quietly builds, and discovering the freedom that comes from speaking what feels unspeakable.

Together we explore how silence can slowly create distance in relationships, how honesty can feel risky but ultimately freeing, and why learning to recognize the signals in our bodies can lead us back to deeper connection with ourselves and others.

This conversation is about the courage to speak truth, the humility to listen, and the possibility of meeting each other more fully when we stop pretending everything is fine.

Take a breath. Slow down. And join us for this deep pause.

Guest

Jon Jennings is a self-described solar-powered fun junkie who loves being outside and fully in his body. When he isn’t playing volleyball, pickleball, spikeball, or basketball in the sun, he’s exploring the deeper mysteries of life and spirit. A curious psychonaut, Jon is endlessly interested in the inner landscape of the human experience. His greatest teachers have been his wife of 30 years and their three children. Jon is here to live the full human experience, one day at a time.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18792036Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when the things we never say begin shaping our relationships?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Selah – A Deep Pause</em>, we sit down for a conversation with our friend, <b>Jon Jennings,</b> about truth, resentment, and the courage it takes to stop editing ourselves in relationships.</p><p>Many of us grow up looking outside ourselves for answers. Parents, teachers, religion, and culture often tell us what we should think, feel, and believe so we can be accepted and belong. But what happens when the <b>truth </b>we’ve been searching for isn’t outside of us at all?</p><p>Jon shares stories from his own life about learning to listen to the <b>wisdom of the body</b>, confronting resentment before it quietly builds, and discovering the freedom that comes from speaking what feels unspeakable.</p><p>Together we explore how <b>silence can slowly create distance in relationships</b>, how honesty can feel risky but ultimately freeing, and why learning to recognize the signals in our bodies can lead us back to deeper connection with ourselves and others.</p><p>This conversation is about the courage to speak truth, the humility to listen, and the possibility of meeting each other more fully when we stop pretending everything is fine.</p><p>Take a breath. Slow down. And join us for this deep pause.</p><h1>Guest</h1><p><b>Jon Jennings</b> is a self-described solar-powered fun junkie who loves being outside and fully in his body. When he isn’t playing volleyball, pickleball, spikeball, or basketball in the sun, he’s exploring the deeper mysteries of life and spirit. A curious psychonaut, Jon is endlessly interested in the inner landscape of the human experience. His greatest teachers have been his wife of 30 years and their three children. Jon is here to live the full human experience, one day at a time.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:58:10117Speaking the Unspeakable: Resentment, Truth, and Radical Honesty with Jon Jenningsfull<![CDATA[Bridging the Gap: His Side of the Distance]]>In our last episode, Laura shared the moment she felt truly heard. Today (In Part 2 of our listening and repair series), Tim is back to tell his side - what changed in the quiet, how listening with his whole body replaced the urge to fix, and how that single pivot reshaped their marriage, parenting, and community. 

We explore: 

  • Willingness over winning: dropping the agenda and the mask.
  • Nine days apart: learning to listen to self before listening to a partner.
  • Rupture & repair year one: catching patterns faster (hours, not days).
  • The doorway to intimacy: why being heard makes vulnerability possible.
  • Practical prompts to start hard conversations without “fixing.”


✨ Quote we sit with: “To really listen is to lean in softly with a willingness to be changed by what you hear.”
 
Try this: Laura closes with a guided practice to notice where distance lives in your body and take one breath-step closer — no fixing required.
 

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17791048Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In our last episode, Laura shared the moment she felt truly <em>heard</em>. Today (In Part 2 of our listening and repair series), Tim is back to tell his side - what changed in the quiet, how listening with his <em>whole body</em> replaced the urge to fix, and how that single pivot reshaped their marriage, parenting, and community. </p><p>We explore: </p><ul><li><b>Willingness over winning</b>: dropping the agenda and the mask.</li><li><b>Nine days apart</b>: learning to listen to <em>self</em> before listening to a partner.</li><li><b>Rupture &amp; repair</b> year one: catching patterns faster (hours, not days).</li><li><b>The doorway to intimacy</b>: why being heard makes vulnerability possible.</li><li><b>Practical prompts</b> to start hard conversations without “fixing.”</li></ul><p><br />✨ Quote we sit with: “To really listen is to lean in softly with a willingness to be changed by what you hear.”<br /> <br /><b>Try this:</b> Laura closes with a guided practice to notice where distance lives in your body and take one breath-step closer — no fixing required.<br /> </p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:50:2916Bridging the Gap: His Side of the Distancefull<![CDATA[The Softening: Waking Up from the Soul Crushing Patterns: Samantha's Story]]>What happens when “success” looks perfect on paper but feels empty inside?

 In this heart-forward episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, we sit with dear friend Samantha Guthrie to explore the moment she said “enough.” Together, they unpack the patterns that keep high-achievers on autopilot—people-pleasing, overworking, and equating worth with output—and the brave practice of pausing long enough to choose yourself. 🌿

Samantha shares her journey from running a nationwide business in full hustle mode (aka the “soul-crusher”) to realigning her life with authenticity, creativity, and faith. We talk childhood origins of overachievement, why comfort can keep us stuck, and how community mirrors back new possibilities. You’ll hear practical ways to shift your inner dialogue (hello, “erase, erase” 🧠✨), break tiny habits to make big change, and soften into a life that actually feels good.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How childhood approval loops fuel adult hustle 🔁
  • Autopilot vs. awareness—and simple pattern interrupts 🚦
  • Choosing yourself when you don’t yet know “what’s next” 🧭
  • Boundaries, receiving support, and being seen 👀
  • Community as catalyst: witnessing others to expand your own “possible” 🤝

Laura closes with a grounding blessing, The Seed—an invitation to honor the part of you that hustled while planting new seeds of softness, authenticity, and enoughness. 🌱

💌 Connect with Sam
Follow Samantha Guthrie on Instagram: @samanthaguthrieiam
Learn more about her work: www.thesamanthaguthrie.com

✨ If you’re navigating overwhelm, burnout, or a quiet tug toward change, this conversation is your gentle nudge to pause, breathe, and remember: real success isn’t in the doing—it’s in the being. 💫

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17945510Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when “success” looks perfect on paper but feels empty inside?</p><p> In this heart-forward episode of <i>Selah: A Deep Pause</i>, we sit with dear friend <b>Samantha Guthrie</b> to explore the moment she said <b>“enough.”</b> Together, they unpack the patterns that keep high-achievers on autopilot—people-pleasing, overworking, and equating worth with output—and the brave practice of pausing long enough to choose yourself. 🌿</p><p>Samantha shares her journey from running a nationwide business in full hustle mode (aka the “soul-crusher”) to realigning her life with authenticity, creativity, and faith. We talk childhood origins of overachievement, why comfort can keep us stuck, and how community mirrors back new possibilities. You’ll hear practical ways to shift your inner dialogue (hello, “erase, erase” 🧠✨), break tiny habits to make big change, and soften into a life that actually <i>feels</i> good.</p><p><b>In this episode, we explore:</b></p><ul><li>How childhood approval loops fuel adult hustle 🔁</li><li>Autopilot vs. awareness—and simple pattern interrupts 🚦</li><li>Choosing yourself when you don’t yet know “what’s next” 🧭</li><li>Boundaries, receiving support, and being <i>seen</i> 👀</li><li>Community as catalyst: witnessing others to expand your own “possible” 🤝</li></ul><p>Laura closes with a grounding <b>blessing, <i>The Seed</i></b>—an invitation to honor the part of you that hustled while planting new seeds of softness, authenticity, and enoughness. 🌱<br /><br />💌 <b>Connect with Sam</b><br />Follow Samantha Guthrie on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/samanthaguthrieiam" target="_blank"><b>@samanthaguthrieiam</b></a><br />Learn more about her work: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thesamanthaguthrie.com" target="_blank"><b>www.thesamanthaguthrie.com</b></a></p><p>✨ If you’re navigating overwhelm, burnout, or a quiet tug toward change, this conversation is your gentle nudge to pause, breathe, and remember: <b>real success isn’t in the doing—it’s in the being.</b> 💫</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br />We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" target="_blank">@SelahDeepPause</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" target="_blank">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br />🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br />🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br />“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br />Artist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br />Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no01:00:3018The Softening: Waking Up from the Soul Crushing Patterns: Samantha's Storyfull<![CDATA[Sacred Tension - What Conflict Reveals]]>Community is beautiful… and messy. Wherever humans gather, there will be difference, tension, and sometimes rupture. In this episode, Laura and Krissi dive into the uncomfortable but transformative space of conflict in community. 

Together they explore:
 ✨ Why conflict is not failure, but a sign of life and care
 ✨ The myth of “perfect” community vs. authentic connection
 ✨ How old patterns of control, avoidance, and needing to be right show up in conflict
 ✨ The wounds women carry around being pitted against each other - and the healing possible when we choose repair over retreat
 ✨ Simple somatic practices to stay present with conflict in your body instead of spinning out in your head 

Conflict isn’t something to run from. It can be sacred tension, fertile ground for trust, compassion, and deeper belonging. 

Laura closes with a guided reflection and blessing to help you sit with what conflict stirs in you, and to lean into the possibility of repair. 

Take a pause with us. 

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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💌 Connect with Us
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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17866408Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Community is beautiful… and messy. Wherever humans gather, there will be difference, tension, and sometimes rupture. In this episode, Laura and Krissi dive into the uncomfortable but transformative space of <b>conflict in community</b>. </p><p>Together they explore:<br /> ✨ Why conflict is not failure, but a sign of life and care<br /> ✨ The myth of “perfect” community vs. authentic connection<br /> ✨ How old patterns of control, avoidance, and needing to be right show up in conflict<br /> ✨ The wounds women carry around being pitted against each other - and the healing possible when we choose repair over retreat<br /> ✨ Simple somatic practices to stay present with conflict in your body instead of spinning out in your head </p><p>Conflict isn’t something to run from. It can be sacred tension, fertile ground for trust, compassion, and deeper belonging. </p><p>Laura closes with a guided reflection and blessing to help you sit with what conflict stirs in you, and to lean into the possibility of repair. </p><p>Take a pause with us. </p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:56:1017Sacred Tension - What Conflict Revealsfull<![CDATA[This Wasn’t Release… This Was Completion]]>In this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura shares a deeply personal and embodied experience that unfolded over several days… one that didn’t come as a story, but as something that moved through her.

What began as a physical response in her body revealed something much deeper. Not just emotion, but a somatic and relational experience tied to old wounds, generational patterns, and a level of healing that couldn’t be accessed through understanding alone.

This wasn’t about analyzing what happened.
 It was about allowing the body to feel, complete, and finally receive.

Through moments of rupture, being held in a safe space, and unexpected guidance, Laura describes what it means to stay present instead of bypassing… and what can happen when the body is given the opportunity to finish what it started long ago.

This conversation invites you to listen differently.
Not for answers… but for what you notice within yourself.

As you listen, you may find yourself asking:

What part of me feels seen right now?
What part of me is still holding something unfinished?

This episode isn’t here to fix anything.
It’s here to be felt.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18887853Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <em>Selah: A Deep Pause</em>, Laura shares a deeply personal and <b>embodied experience</b> that unfolded over several days… one that didn’t come as a story, but as something that moved through her.</p><p>What began as a physical response in her body revealed something much deeper. Not just emotion, but a <b>somatic and relational experience</b> tied to old wounds, generational patterns, and a level of healing that couldn’t be accessed through understanding alone.</p><p>This wasn’t about analyzing what happened.<br /> It was about <b>allowing the body to feel, complete, and finally receive</b>.</p><p>Through moments of rupture, being held in a safe space, and unexpected guidance, Laura describes what it means to <b>stay present instead of bypassin</b>g… and what can happen when the body is given the opportunity to finish what it started long ago.</p><p>This conversation invites you to listen differently.<br />Not for answers… but for what you notice within yourself.</p><p>As you listen, you may find yourself asking:</p><p>What part of me feels seen right now?<br />What part of me is still holding something unfinished?</p><p>This episode isn’t here to fix anything.<br />It’s here to be felt.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no01:03:25118This Wasn’t Release… This Was Completionfull<![CDATA[Rupture, Repair, and Returning to Self with Dr. Michelle]]>In this episode, Laura and Krissi sit down with Laura’s longtime friend, Dr. Michelle Cox — a physician, veteran, and regenerative medicine practitioner who also works with psychedelics and breathwork. 🌿

What starts as a “let’s just see where this goes” kind of chat turns into a deep, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about rupture and repair, anger as wisdom, and the power of saying no when something doesn’t feel right. 💬🔥

The three explore what it means to reclaim your agency, honor your emotions, and trust your own intuition — whether that’s in healing work, relationships, or midlife reinvention. They also talk about pleasure, play, and life-force energy, because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. 💗✨

It’s real, raw, a little wild, and full of reminders that you already hold the medicine you’re looking for. 🌕

🎙 Guest: Dr. Michelle Cox

🌀 Content note: Adult language and open discussion of mental health and psychedelics.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18024880Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Laura and Krissi sit down with Laura’s longtime friend, <b>Dr. Michelle Cox</b> — a physician, veteran, and regenerative medicine practitioner who also works with psychedelics and breathwork. 🌿</p><p>What starts as a <em>“let’s just see where this goes”</em> kind of chat turns into a deep, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about <b>rupture and repair</b>, <b>anger as wisdom</b>, and the power of saying <b>no</b> when something doesn’t feel right. 💬🔥</p><p>The three explore what it means to <b>reclaim your agency</b>, <b>honor your emotions</b>, and <b>trust your own intuition</b> — whether that’s in healing work, relationships, or midlife reinvention. They also talk about <b>pleasure, play, and life-force energy</b>, because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. 💗✨</p><p>It’s real, raw, a little wild, and full of reminders that <b>you already hold the medicine you’re looking for.</b> 🌕</p><p><b>🎙 Guest: Dr. Michelle Cox</b></p><p>🌀 <b>Content note:</b> Adult language and open discussion of mental health and psychedelics.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no01:05:1619Rupture, Repair, and Returning to Self with Dr. Michellefull<![CDATA[Holiday Traditions-The Pattern of Obligation (and Itchy Armpits!!)]]>Hormones and the holidays🦃… what could possibly go wrong?

In this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Krissi get honest about what happens when midlife hormone shifts collide with family traditions, expectations, and “be pleasant and fine” energy.

Laura shares the story of returning from a three-and-a-half-week honeymoon cocoon feeling soft, grounded, and in love, only to crash hard once “real life” and old stressors rushed back in. From itchy armpits to night peeing to zero give-a-shit for poor Tim, she realizes her body is not just reacting, it is telling the truth.

Together they explore:

    💫 How perimenopause and menopause change the way stress lands in the body

    💫  Why family holidays can feel like a contract you never consciously signed

   💫  The grief of outgrowing old roles, and the freedom that comes when you finally say “enough”

   💫  The difference between true gratitude and self-abandonment

   💫  How choosing to pause, rest, and listen can quietly rewrite patterns for the next generation

If you have ever pulled up to a holiday gathering with a casserole in your lap and a knot in your throat, this conversation is your permission slip to do it differently.

At the end, Krissi offers three practical invitations for this season:

  1. Create a “no list” before the holiday and choose at least one thing you are not doing this year.
  2. Build in one simple body anchor like stepping outside for a breath, feeling the sun on your face, or putting a hand on your heart before you say yes.
  3. Reclaim one ritual as your own so the day includes you, not just your roles.

May this episode be a balm for the part of you that is tired of performing and ready to belong to yourself first.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18188345Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p><b>Hormones </b>and the <b>holidays</b>🦃… what could possibly go wrong?</p><p>In this episode of <b><em>Selah: A Deep Pause</em></b>, Laura and Krissi get honest about what happens when midlife hormone shifts collide with family traditions, expectations, and “be pleasant and fine” energy.</p><p>Laura shares the story of returning from a three-and-a-half-week honeymoon cocoon feeling soft, grounded, and in love, only to crash hard once “real life” and old stressors rushed back in. From <b>itchy armpits</b> to night peeing to <b>zero give-a-shit</b> for poor Tim, she realizes her body is not just reacting, it is telling the truth.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><p>    💫 How perimenopause and menopause change the <b>way stress lands in the body</b></p><p>    💫  Why family holidays can feel like a <b>contract you never consciously signed</b></p><p>   💫  The grief of outgrowing old roles, and the freedom that comes when you finally say “<b>enough</b>”</p><p>   💫  The difference between true <b>gratitude and self-abandonment</b></p><p>   💫  How choosing to <em>pause, rest, and listen</em> can quietly rewrite patterns for the next generation</p><p>If you have ever pulled up to a holiday gathering with a casserole in your lap and a knot in your throat, this conversation is your permission slip to do it differently.</p><p>At the end, Krissi offers three practical invitations for this season:</p><ol><li>Create a “<b>no lis</b>t” before the holiday and choose at least one thing you are not doing this year.</li><li>Build in one simple <b>body ancho</b>r like stepping outside for a breath, feeling the sun on your face, or putting a hand on your heart before you say yes.</li><li><b>Reclaim </b>one ritual as your own so the day includes you, not just your roles.</li></ol><p>May this episode be a balm for the part of you that is tired of performing and ready to belong to yourself first.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:58:12111Holiday Traditions-The Pattern of Obligation (and Itchy Armpits!!)full<![CDATA[My Body Knew: The Cost of Quiet]]>In this episode of Selah, Laura and Krissi explore what happens when your body knows something before your mind is ready to admit it.

From childhood conditioning to adult relationships, many of us were trained to override our signals in the name of being polite, spiritual, patient, or “measured.” Over time, that quiet comes at a cost. Not always in lost relationships or outcomes, but in delayed boundaries, second guessing, and erosion of self-trust.

Laura shares personal reflections on early marriage, masking, agency, and the moment of “enough.” Together, they unpack what it means to reclaim authority without creating rupture, and how awareness becomes the first step toward alignment.

In this conversation:
 • What “agency” actually means and how we unconsciously give it away
 • The difference between contraction and expansion in the body
 • Masking, self-abandonment, and nervous system conditioning
 • How to listen without needing to fix or prove
 • Simple ways to start noticing your first signal

This episode is not about confrontation. It’s about awareness.

If something in you leans back, tightens, or expands, that is information. The work is not to overanalyze it. The work is to notice.

Laura closes with a prayer for discernment, sovereignty, and the courage to respond when your body speaks.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
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🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18741751Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Selah, Laura and Krissi explore what happens when your body knows something before your mind is ready to admit it.</p><p>From childhood conditioning to adult relationships, many of us were trained to override our signals in the name of being polite, spiritual, patient, or “measured.” Over time, that quiet comes at a cost. Not always in lost relationships or outcomes, but in delayed boundaries, second guessing, and erosion of self-trust.</p><p>Laura shares personal reflections on early marriage, masking, agency, and the moment of “enough.” Together, they unpack what it means to reclaim authority without creating rupture, and how awareness becomes the first step toward alignment.</p><p>In this conversation:<br /> • What “agency” actually means and how we unconsciously give it away<br /> • The difference between contraction and expansion in the body<br /> • Masking, self-abandonment, and nervous system conditioning<br /> • How to listen without needing to fix or prove<br /> • Simple ways to start noticing your first signal</p><p>This episode is not about confrontation. It’s about awareness.</p><p>If something in you leans back, tightens, or expands, that is information. The work is not to overanalyze it. The work is to notice.</p><p>Laura closes with a prayer for discernment, sovereignty, and the courage to respond when your body speaks.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:57:00116My Body Knew: The Cost of Quietfull<![CDATA[Welcome to Selah - A Deep Pause]]>✨ In this very first episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, host Laura Deir and producer Krissi Burdette invite you into the heart of what this podcast is all about: truth, transformation, and the sacred power of slowing down. 

Laura shares the origin of the word Selah—a message whispered through a past life regression—and how it became a guiding light for this space. Together, she and Krissi explore what it means to unravel from a life of performance and begin returning to the self. 

They talk about: 

  • Why so many women feel like they’re holding their breath
  • The “career girl” survival archetype
  • Laura’s powerful awakening moment during an energy session
  • The emotional cost of constantly checking all the boxes
  • Why being seen—really seen—changes everything


 This is a conversation about remembering. About honoring the parts of ourselves we forgot we buried. About building a bridge from survival to soul.
 
 And at the end, Laura offers a simple but powerful reflection:
  "Today, I begin the process. I am being born into myself."

 Host: Laura Deir
Producer: Krissi Burdette 

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17405592Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:00:00 GMT<p>✨ In this very first episode of <em>Selah: A Deep Pause</em>, host <b>Laura Deir</b> and producer <b>Krissi Burdette</b> invite you into the heart of what this podcast is all about: truth, transformation, and the sacred power of slowing down. </p><p>Laura shares the origin of the word <em>Selah</em>—a message whispered through a past life regression—and how it became a guiding light for this space. Together, she and Krissi explore what it means to unravel from a life of performance and begin returning to the self. </p><p>They talk about: </p><ul><li>Why so many women feel like they’re holding their breath</li><li>The “career girl” survival archetype</li><li>Laura’s powerful awakening moment during an energy session</li><li>The emotional cost of constantly checking all the boxes</li><li>Why being seen—<em>really seen</em>—changes everything</li></ul><p><br /> This is a conversation about remembering. About honoring the parts of ourselves we forgot we buried. About building a bridge from survival to soul.<br />  <br /> And at the end, Laura offers a simple but powerful reflection:<br />  <b>"Today, I begin the process. I am being born into myself."</b></p><p> <b>Host:</b> Laura Deir<br /> <b>Producer:</b> Krissi Burdette </p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:23:3311Welcome to Selah - A Deep Pausefull<![CDATA[When Hearts Shout: The Distance Between Us]]>In this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Krissi dive into the art of listening, not just with our ears, but with our whole presence. Beginning with an ancient teaching about why we shout when we’re angry, Laura shares how distance between hearts shows up in relationships, and how listening can become a powerful act of love.

Together they explore:

  • Why anger and shouting often signal distance, not just emotion
  • How true listening requires a willingness to be changed by what you hear
  • The role of fear, protection, and old patterns in shutting down connection
  • A deeply personal story from Laura and Tim about rebuilding their relationship on truth and authenticity
  • Practical tools for couples (and friends) to create safe spaces for hard conversations

The episode closes with a gentle somatic practice you can use to soften distance and invite heart-centered listening into your own life.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17713534Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <em>Selah: A Deep Pause</em>, Laura and Krissi dive into the art of listening, not just with our ears, but with our whole presence. Beginning with an ancient teaching about why we shout when we’re angry, Laura shares how distance between hearts shows up in relationships, and how listening can become a powerful act of love.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><ul><li>Why anger and shouting often signal distance, not just emotion</li><li>How true listening requires a willingness to be changed by what you hear</li><li>The role of fear, protection, and old patterns in shutting down connection</li><li>A deeply personal story from Laura and Tim about rebuilding their relationship on truth and authenticity</li><li>Practical tools for couples (and friends) to create safe spaces for hard conversations</li></ul><p>The episode closes with a gentle somatic practice you can use to soften distance and invite heart-centered listening into your own life.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:54:1315When Hearts Shout: The Distance Between Usfull<![CDATA[The Year of Shedding - Danielle on Grief, Rebirth, and Coming Home to Ourselves]]>In the final episode of 2025 - and the closing chapter of Season One - Laura and Krissi welcome Danielle for a deeply honest conversation about grief as initiation, shedding old identities, and finding the courage to come home to ourselves.

Framed by 2025 as the year of shedding - the Year of the Snake, a time of dissolving illusions and accelerated transformation - this episode follows Danielle’s descent after losing her best friend, Jessi. Her grief cracked her open, stripping away the identities she had built, revealing long-ignored truths, and initiating her into a profound rebirth.

Together, the three explore:

 ✨ How grief becomes one of life’s greatest initiators
 ✨ What it feels like to walk through a “dark night of the soul”
 ✨ The micro-moments that rebuild self-trust after a lifetime of over giving
 ✨ Recognizing the whispers of intuition beneath the noise of survival
 ✨ What happens when saying “no” disrupts old patterns
 ✨ Choosing yourself even when others label it selfish
 ✨ Leaving marriages, careers, and identities that no longer fit
 ✨ Leaping into the unknown before you can see the destination
 ✨ The magic that unfolds when you finally listen to your inner knowing

Danielle shares how the two years following Jessi’s death led her to leave a 20-year aesthetics career, a long-term relationship, and an outdated version of herself - ultimately stepping into a life aligned with her truth, her healing, and her calling.

Laura closes the season with a blessing for anyone standing at the threshold of their own rebirth, honoring all we’ve shed, survived, remembered, and softened into during this transformative year.

Learn more about Danielle’s work at https://healwithdaniellemarie.com

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
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🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18339219Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>In the final episode of 2025 - and the closing chapter of Season One - Laura and Krissi welcome <b>Danielle </b>for a deeply honest conversation about <b>grief </b>as initiation, shedding old identities, and finding the courage to come home to ourselves.</p><p>Framed by 2025 as <em>the year of shedding</em> - the <b>Year of the Snake</b>, a time of dissolving illusions and accelerated transformation - this episode follows Danielle’s descent after losing her best friend, Jessi. Her grief cracked her open, stripping away the identities she had built, revealing long-ignored truths, and initiating her into a profound <b>rebirth</b>.</p><p>Together, the three explore:</p><p> ✨ How grief becomes one of life’s greatest initiators<br /> ✨ What it feels like to walk through a “dark night of the soul”<br /> ✨ The micro-moments that rebuild self-trust after a lifetime of over giving<br /> ✨ Recognizing the whispers of intuition beneath the noise of survival<br /> ✨ What happens when saying “no” disrupts old patterns<br /> ✨ Choosing yourself even when others label it selfish<br /> ✨ Leaving marriages, careers, and identities that no longer fit<br /> ✨ Leaping into the unknown before you can see the destination<br /> ✨ The magic that unfolds when you finally listen to your inner knowing</p><p>Danielle shares how the two years following Jessi’s death led her to leave a 20-year aesthetics career, a long-term relationship, and an outdated version of herself - ultimately stepping into a <b>life aligned with her truth</b>, her healing, and her calling.</p><p>Laura closes the season with a blessing for anyone standing at the threshold of their own rebirth, honoring all we’ve shed, survived, remembered, and softened into during this transformative year.</p><p>Learn more about Danielle’s work at <a href="https://healwithdaniellemarie.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://healwithdaniellemarie.com</b></a><br /><br /></p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:59:12112The Year of Shedding - Danielle on Grief, Rebirth, and Coming Home to Ourselvesfull<![CDATA[Reorganizing Relationships - Making Space for What’s New]]>In this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Krissi explore a tender but powerful theme: reorganizing relationships. Not because anyone is “wrong,” but because something new is asking to be supported.

Laura shares what it felt like to move through a season of shedding, where emotions got louder and her body stopped letting her ignore the truth. Together, they talk about sacred reciprocity, the difference between loyalty and self-abandonment, and how relationships can shift by season without needing to become dramatic endings.

You’ll hear real talk, relatable humor (yes, menopause makes a cameo), and grounded reflection on questions like: Do I feel ease here, or do I brace? Am I holding onto history, or honoring the present? Is this relationship nourishing me, or quietly draining me?

This episode is an invitation to pause before you act, listen before you explain, and let space reveal what’s real. Love can remain, and access can change. You are allowed to make space for what supports who you are becoming.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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💌 Connect with Us
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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18563045Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>Selah: A Deep Pause</b>, Laura and Krissi explore a tender but powerful theme: <b>reorganizing relationships</b>. Not because anyone is “wrong,” but because something new is asking to be supported.</p><p>Laura shares what it felt like to move through a season of shedding, where emotions got louder and her body stopped letting her ignore the truth. Together, they talk about <b>sacred reciprocity</b>, the difference between loyalty and self-abandonment, and how relationships can shift by season without needing to become dramatic endings.</p><p>You’ll hear real talk, relatable humor (yes, menopause makes a cameo), and grounded reflection on questions like: Do I feel ease here, or do I brace? Am I holding onto history, or honoring the present? Is this relationship nourishing me, or quietly draining me?</p><p>This episode is an invitation to pause before you act, listen before you explain, and let space reveal what’s real. Love can remain, and access can change. You are allowed to make space for what supports who you are becoming.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:44:13114Reorganizing Relationships - Making Space for What’s Newfull<![CDATA[When the Body Whispers "Enough"]]>What happens when your body speaks - but no one, not even you, is listening? 

In this powerful episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Krissi explore the moment when your body quietly (or not-so-quietly) whispers “enough.”  Through raw personal stories, they unpack how we learn to silence our truth to keep the peace, earn love, or fit in - and what it takes to finally reclaim our voice. 

From the pressure of perfection to the slow burn of resentment, this is an honest look at how easy it is to lose yourself - and how deeply healing it can be to come back home. 

 "Reclaiming your voice isn’t about being loud. It’s about being true. It’s about remembering the sound of your soul—raw, honest, maybe trembling, but real."


 
🪞 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
 

  • The moment Laura realized she married her mother (yep, really)
  • How fear-based conditioning keeps women silent
  • The body’s role in intuition, resistance, and eruptive truth
  • How seeking mirrors and safe spaces leads to real transformation
  • Why choosing yourself often comes with loss—and why it’s still worth it
  • A guided reflection on listening for the whispers in your own life

Host: Laura Deir

Producer, Editor: Krissi Burdette

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17563692Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when your body speaks - but no one, not even you, is listening? </p><p>In this powerful episode of <em>Selah: A Deep Pause</em>, Laura and Krissi explore the moment when your body quietly (or not-so-quietly) whispers <em>“enough.”</em>  Through raw personal stories, they unpack how we learn to silence our truth to keep the peace, earn love, or fit in - and what it takes to finally reclaim our voice. </p><p>From the pressure of perfection to the slow burn of resentment, this is an honest look at how easy it is to lose yourself - and how deeply healing it can be to come back home. </p><p> "Reclaiming your voice isn’t about being loud. It’s about being true. It’s about remembering the sound of your soul—raw, honest, maybe trembling, but real."</p><p><br /> <br />🪞 <b>What You’ll Hear in This Episode</b>:<br /> </p><ul><li>The moment Laura realized she married her mother (yep, really)</li><li>How fear-based conditioning keeps women silent</li><li>The body’s role in intuition, resistance, and eruptive truth</li><li>How seeking mirrors and safe spaces leads to real transformation</li><li>Why choosing yourself often comes with loss—and why it’s still worth it</li><li>A guided reflection on listening for the <em>whispers</em> in your own life</li></ul><p>Host: Laura Deir</p><p>Producer, Editor: Krissi Burdette</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:53:1313When the Body Whispers "Enough"full<![CDATA[The Body Speaks: Pain, Whispers, and the Sacred Unraveling]]>Selah: A Deep Pause – Episode 2

Host: Laura Deir
Producer & Editor: Krissi Burdette

Laura and Krissi return with a powerful conversation about the wisdom held within our bodies.

💫 Topics in this episode:

  • How physical pain can be our body’s way of speaking truths we’re ignoring
  • Laura’s raw and personal story of 12 years of chronic back pain—and the moment she refused to accept someone else’s version of her future
  • The sacred unraveling: why falling apart might be the first step toward authentic healing
  • The courage it takes to listen to the whispers beneath the noise of life
  • How community and connection can help us navigate fear, shame, and the unknown

Laura shares a vulnerable invitation to listeners: place your hand on your heart, breathe, and ask your body what it’s trying to say.

Because sometimes, the unraveling isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of becoming who you’re truly meant to be.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17473249Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p><b>Selah: A Deep Pause – Episode 2</b></p><p><em>Host: Laura Deir</em><br /> <em>Producer &amp; Editor: Krissi Burdette</em></p><p>Laura and Krissi return with a powerful conversation about the wisdom held within our bodies.</p><p>💫 <b>Topics in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>How physical pain can be our body’s way of speaking truths we’re ignoring</li><li>Laura’s raw and personal story of 12 years of chronic back pain—and the moment she refused to accept someone else’s version of her future</li><li>The sacred unraveling: why falling apart might be the first step toward authentic healing</li><li>The courage it takes to listen to the whispers beneath the noise of life</li><li>How community and connection can help us navigate fear, shame, and the unknown</li></ul><p>Laura shares a vulnerable invitation to listeners: place your hand on your heart, breathe, and ask your body what it’s trying to say.</p><p>Because sometimes, the unraveling isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of becoming who you’re truly meant to be.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:24:5312The Body Speaks: Pain, Whispers, and the Sacred Unravelingfull<![CDATA[2025: Ouch!! Didn’t See That Coming - What Worked, What Didn’t, and What We’re Stepping Into]]>2025 had surprises. Some were beautiful. Some were… OUCH!!!

In this episode, Laura and Tim reflect on what this year revealed, what actually worked, what didn’t, and the patterns that kept showing up until they finally landed.

We talk about learning to catch triggers sooner, listening without fixing, setting boundaries without guilt, and why “just because I can doesn’t mean I should” became a turning point. You’ll also hear how a solo trip to Portugal became a powerful moment of trust, freedom, and identity shift, plus what it looked like to choose “us” over fix-it energy when life got loud.

Then we look ahead to 2026 with a theme of movement and momentum, and Laura’s word for the year: reap - receiving what you’ve planted and letting it be enough.

We close with a reflection and prayer for anyone moving from shedding into what’s next.

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.
💌 Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause
Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 

🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18471517Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>2025 had surprises. Some were beautiful. Some were… <b>OUCH</b>!!!</p><p>In this episode, Laura and Tim reflect on what this year revealed, what actually worked, what didn’t, and the patterns that kept showing up until they finally landed.</p><p>We talk about learning to catch triggers sooner, listening without fixing, setting boundaries without guilt, and why “just because I can doesn’t mean I should” became a turning point. You’ll also hear how a solo trip to Portugal became a powerful moment of trust, freedom, and identity shift, plus what it looked like to choose “us” over fix-it energy when life got loud.</p><p>Then we look ahead to 2026 with a theme of movement and momentum, and Laura’s word for the year: <b><em>reap</em></b><em> </em>- receiving what you’ve planted and letting it be enough.</p><p>We close with a reflection and prayer for anyone moving from shedding into what’s next.</p><p>🎧 <b>Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.</b><br /> We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. </p><p>🔔 <b>Subscribe</b> to the podcast so you never miss a moment.<br />💌 <b>Connect with Us</b><br />Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/SelahDeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SelahDeepPause</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause</a> </p><p>🎙️ <b>Host</b>: Laura Deir<br /> 🎛️ <b>Producer/Editor</b>: Krissi Burdette<br /> 🎨 <b>Artwork Credit</b>: Mural featured in the video by <b>E. Guenthner</b> </p><p>🎵 <b>Music Credit</b><br /> “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)<br /> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br /> Artist: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA</a><br /> Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href="https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc</a> </p><p> ⚖️ <b>Disclaimer:</b> The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed. </p>no00:37:031132025: Ouch!! Didn’t See That Coming - What Worked, What Didn’t, and What We’re Stepping Intofull