And the ones who care about this have no power in our government.
Author, Mindfulness for Warriors 📚 Owner, Pause First Academy ⏸️ I work with trauma-exposed professionals. 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pausefirstacademy?si=zTXVmaqg4AMNEP42
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And the ones who care about this have no power in our government.
Will do. Take care. 💖
Take a break from the news 🫨🫠 and breathe along with me for two minutes. youtu.be/vzS0JccqhmE?...
I'm sorry to hear that, friend. I really like, The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van der Kolk. And learning how to regulate your nervous system is my go-to rec when things are tough. You can email me any time if I can help in any way. kimcolegrove@pausefirst.com Our Luna is great!
You are forgiven. 😁 How ya doin, Jocelyn?
Enjoy!
Oh man, those things used to be everywhere!
If you don't find ways to process what you're feeling on the inside, you will likely process it in the outer world. Possibly: unconsciously, unplanned, unfiltered, unhinged. And rarely with positive outcomes.
We live in a world full of emotionally dysregulated adults, many of whom are suffering from generational trauma, neglect, or abuse. Did you experience Adverse Childhood Experiences? Learning about this can help you heal and break the chain of pain. academy.pausefirst.com/courses/unde...
Learn how to self-regulate. 🌀😌❤️
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Fireworks can be extremely triggering for military veterans. 🙏🏻 Please keep that in mind.
3 simple, doable steps. Come learn & experiment with me! youtu.be/qwK3_jux7n8?...
I'm teaching at a Law Enforcement/CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) conference this week. People cry in my classes. Pretty often. They do that motionless, I don't want anybody to know I'm crying kind of cry. And what I know is, they feel seen,validated, or understood, or I struck a nerve. #healing
Secondary Trauma (being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others) can leave you with many of the same symptoms as a person diagnosed with PTSD. In this video, I break it down & talk about something called Post Traumatic Stress INJURY. youtu.be/BF7FPUtOIDM?...
If worrying solved problems you probably wouldn't have any problems. Mental breaks are important. Try a brief guided meditation (they're easy to find), listen to music, read, watch clips of comedians... The neuroscience behind this is fascinating. I'm almost out of characters so just trust me:)
If you work in public safety, social work, or healthcare, I have resources to help you heal and protect your mental & emotional health. (Spouses welcome too!) There's a free (robust) resource list, a free mini course, a free stress assessment, plus lots more. ⬇️Take a peek⬇️ academy.pausefirst.com
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ISO 🎧🎙️ I'd like to talk to more podcasters about the mental health crisis among trauma-exposed professionals (social work, public safety, healthcare, military, etc). So if you have an aligned podcast or you'd like to recommend me to one, please and thank you! 🙏🏻 kimcolegrove@pausefirst.com
Agree wholeheartedly. I fight the urge to post about politics (pretty much daily), but I have a job and that's to bring healing and support to people. So I'm staying in that lane. Great post!
Don't stress over things you can't control. Try this self de-escalation exercise. youtu.be/JTdovQo6oQc?...
Hahaha awwwww. Hi Martha.
Silent suffering is more common than you might think across trauma-exposed professions. We need to raise awareness about Secondary Trauma: being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others. 🔗 to my YouTube channel in bio. youtube.com/shorts/3lGlZ...
Do you keep things bottled up? youtube.com/shorts/T17aI...
Thank you for your kind words, Holly. 🌻
Thank you so much. 🙏🏻
Beyond honored. 🇺🇦🙏🏻 I've been asked to speak at a Ukrainian conference on the topic of mindfulness for military and first responders. The organizer said they read my book, Mindfulness for Warriors, five years ago and they've used it ever since when working with military and veterans.
I'm having a really hard time resisting the urge to post about politics and the state of my nation. But my job is to bring peace and healing to society's traumatized helpers. So I shall refrain and instead, share this. youtu.be/AnaxMhtrUew?...
1) What IS a trauma-exposed professional? 2) How do I help them? 👉 Tap below for the answer to #1. From there, tap into the full video or go to my YouTube channel main page for the answer to #2. youtube.com/shorts/KAe--...
🫨Today might be a good day to drop everything and breathe along with me for five minutes. youtu.be/QyZk8cqWsZY?...
Court personnel, healthcare folks, first responders, social workers and others... Please educate yourself about Secondary Trauma and how it impacts your brain & body...and your life. youtu.be/7f6T9jga7Fs?...
Feeling stressed to the max? Burned out? Running out of compassion? Trouble sleeping? Gut problems? Leaning on unhealthy coping mechanisms? I want you to know you're not alone. Find one person you can talk to. Don't suffer in silence. Seek resources. Reach out. youtube.com/shorts/YHiH4...
Court Reporters! I see you. Your job can be SO stressful. The things you see and hear can negatively impact your mental & emotional health but NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS. ⬇️Must watch⬇️ youtu.be/_c2RsU5tGE0?...
Today is my birthday. My sweet 5yr old granddaughter saw a video from my YouTube channel that was well-lit and filmed with a wee bit of a filter, and she said, Oh look grandma! That's you before you had *draws air circles around my head* this face! Me: Do you mean this OLD face? Her: Yes!! 😐👵🏻 🥳
Nurses! (Brand new, veteran, or already retired). Give this a watch...then... Go to (PauseFirst.com) and check out my course called, Learn to Pause: A comprehensive roadmap to mental & emotional wellbeing youtu.be/TJAsvt2Cg9A?...
You won't heal by pretending you're not hurt. #trauma #invisiblewounds
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The moment this person realized he wasn't alone...everything changed for him. (You can watch the full video on my Pause First Academy YouTube channel) youtube.com/shorts/LwAuw...
Thank you Nita!
I will turn 59 on Saturday and today I gave birth to my first-ever, comprehensive, transformational online course for the weary warriors who work in healthcare, social work, public safety, the court system...and anyone else whose job exposes them to trauma. academy.pausefirst.com/products/cou...
They told me I would never get cops on board with Meditation. I said, Hold my beer. Guess what I've been doing for the past eight years? 😏
Oh my gosh! Thank you Holly. You can't imagine how much comments like this mean. 🫶
I very much prefer this to name calling & pot shots about the way someone looks. 👍 Love me some Sec Pete. 😁
Wow! Those tomatoes are beautiful.
I love this. My goofy dog makes me laugh daily. 😁
Attention nurses, social workers, victim advocates, first responders, court personnel and others! youtube.com/shorts/7E128...
You were meant to see this. It's your reminder to B-R-E-A-T-H-E 🌀
Same! But my swear jar would be pretty full too. 😆
⏸️ There's a lot of great (and free) stress relief info on my YouTube channel.😌 youtube.com/shorts/RE2aZ...
If you're new to or curious about meditation, I have a free mini course. 😁😌 academy.pausefirst.com/courses/101m...
Every so often I get to participate in a Heart Wisdom conversation. 💖 Last week, my friend @nitasweeney.com and I got to tag-team a conversation about self-regulation & meditation. Give it a listen! Nita shares some great tips and leads us through a simple practice. youtu.be/qvUeFiQpTHE?...
Breathing exercises work. 📚 Evidence-based 🔬 Backed by science youtube.com/shorts/b_nw_...
Does your job expose you to the trauma of others? That means you show up for others when they are in need. Now, it's time to show up for yourself. #learntopause
Here's a quick, simple lesson on HOW breathing helps regulate your nervous system + a 2-minute guided practice. 🔥 Hot Tip: Jump to 5:00 mark if you want to skip right to the guided exercise. youtu.be/vzS0JccqhmE?...
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Does anyone remember airplane meals in the 70s? 😏
There's nothing more empowering than discovering you have the ability to regulate your own internal landscape.
Meditation for beginners. 😌 Start learning today over on my Pause First Academy YouTube channel. Whatv'e ya got to lose? youtube.com/shorts/3wxkA...
Nothing will stress you out more than trying to control the uncontrollable.
After you scroll through today's political news, be sure to come back here and breathe along with me for 3 minutes. 🫨🫠 ➡️ 😌 youtu.be/hA26cZtXhNk?...
Never followed him.😎
Here's your reminder to take a couple of deep breaths. 🌀 🌀 And make sure there's space between your teeth.
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If you tend toward extreme independence & responsibility, and you're a trauma survivor or you endured adverse childhood experiences, this video is for you: youtu.be/IOZyBnYBYLM?...
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One of the best things you can do for yourself right now is learn about self-regulation, how to build resilience, and mindfulness. It's so easy to find YouTube videos, podcasts, and apps that can help you with this for free. Trust me, you will need these skills in the coming weeks and months.
In the past 15 years, I've taught thousands of beginners and skeptics how to meditate, and I can teach you, too. 😌 It's costs exactly zero dollars and zero cents to learn from me on my YouTube channel:) youtube.com/@pausefirsta...
FIGHT or FLIGHT? Or...? youtube.com/shorts/rwYPs...
If you see this post, take at least one deep, full breath.
Oh no! I hope everyone stays safe.
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I'd really like to connect with people here on Bluesky who are interested in meditation, mindfulness, Spirituality, personal growth & responsibility, self-empowerment, and human evolution. Anyone? Anyone?
In a society full of dysregulated adults, you don't have to be one:) If this world has you stressed, anxious, and angry, focus on what you CAN control. Self-regulation is empowering and easier than you think. youtu.be/x4LPDvZRANA?...
Am I connected with any trauma-exposed professionals here? I teach stress reduction and resilience-building, with an emphasis on evidence-based personal practices like meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises and I'd love to know, if you're willing to share, what your pain points are.
After my coffee this morning I'm going to journal. Thanks for sharing this quote. It has inspired a journaling session:)
Here's another video for ya to check out. Breathe along with me for 5 minutes. 😌 youtu.be/drn9vKakXfY?...
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Oh wow Holly, thank you so much. 🙏🏻
I thought I might try dropping some of my videos over here & see if anyone's interested. I teach stress management & resilience-building, with a focus on trauma-exposed professionals. Anyone resonate with this hyper-independence thing? Hint: Could stem from childhood. youtu.be/IOZyBnYBYLM?...
Reminder: There's a trial set for May 5 that would be getting a ton of attention if we weren't living in absolute insanity all day every day. It's time for this world to end abuse, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, human trafficking… All of it. Way past time.
You were meant to see this and it's your sign to take a deep breath.
For the love of all things holy, if there was ever a time to learn how to meditate, now is the time. 😩😰 eepurl.com/jcasqI
Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary. I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
$8,000,000.00 *per day* – That's how much Rocket boy makes from the US government. Eff him. Listen to this short video and repost ad infinitum.
We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado. 11,000 people showed up. Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
Amazing!
I always say, if your job exposes you to trauma or the trauma of others, you're a Warrior, and I'm here to help you. Now I feel the need to say, if your government exposes you to trauma, you're a warrior, and I'm here to help you. youtube.com/@pausefirsta...
Me: -1 Trillion PTS
Ev ery thing EVERYTHING
I wish I could sit down with my Grandpa and talk about what we're currently living through.
Here come all the former high school football standouts with their analyses of the Chiefs. 🙄
Sing it with me! 🎤🎶 … Every breath you take ...Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take...
That piece alone is an abomination. DOGE is a made-up entity without legal authority that is dismantling our government. We indeed need a breakthrough here.
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Luna girl. 💞
It's just unbelievable, Nita. Each day is worse than the last.
I'm on a work trip and was busy all day so I saw zero news. I'm back in my hotel room now and decided to pop in to see what I missed. Immediate regret. 🫣🫠