STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award for Podcasting, STOPTIME:Live in the Moment combines mindfulness, well being and the performing arts and features thought provoking and motivational conversations with high performing creative artists around practicing the art of living in the moment and embracing who we are, and where we are at. Long form interviews are interspersed with brief solo episodes that prompt and invite us to think more deeply. Hosted by Certified Professional Coach Lisa Hopkins, featured guests are from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond. Although her guests are extraordinary innovators and creative artists, the podcast is not about showbiz and feels more like listening to an intimate coaching conversation as Lisa dives deep with her talented guests about the deeper meaning behind why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way. Lisa is a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner and CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist at Wide Open Stages. She specializes in working with high-performing creative artists who want to play full out. She is a passionate creative professional with over 20 years working in the performing arts industry as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. STOPTIME Theme by Philip David Stern🎢 πŸŒŸβœ¨πŸ“š **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** πŸ“šβœ¨πŸŒŸ Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! πŸŒˆπŸ‘‡ πŸ”— [Purchase Your Copy Here](https://a.co/d/d3FLZRo) 🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?** πŸ”— Visit [Wide Open Stages](https://www.wideopenstages.com) πŸ“Έ **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** [@wideopenstages](https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/) πŸ’– **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME) 🎡 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern** πŸ”— [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg)

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August 2, 2026 β€’ 12 mins

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What if you could transform your entire day just by starting with a few moments of mindfulness? Begin your mornings with an unshakeable sense of gratitude and positivity as we guide you through a soothing morning meditation. Join us as we ease into a state of peaceful wakefulness with deep, cleansing breaths, freeing your mind from the clutter of past and future concerns. Feel the energy fl...

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Ever find yourself making choices you regret almost immediately? Discover how to break free from this cycle of self-sabotage and impulsivity in our latest episode. We'll dive into the psychology behind why we often choose short-term gratification over our long-term goals and how this impacts our mental well-being. Listen in as Lisa Hopkins  provides practical strategies to slow down an...

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What if peace isn’t something you hold, but a place you can always return to? We invite you into a guided meditation that starts with the breath, softens the grip of racing thoughts, and opens the heart to a wider circle of care. Across a few grounded minutes, we move from inner calm to compassionate connection, showing how awareness—not control—creates space for steadines...

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July 23, 2026 β€’ 8 mins

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What if there was a simple way to let go of what's weighing on you—and make more room for what's going well?

In this episode, I share one of my favorite coaching exercises: Vent & Victory.

It begins with a vent—not to dwell on what's frustrating you, but to release it. There's a big difference between intentionally expressing what's bothering you in a supportive space and endl...

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Ready to realign your energy and find balance in just 12 minutes? This guided chakra meditation takes you on a transformative journey through your body's seven energy centers using the powerful combination of breath, visualization, and color.

We begin at your root chakra, where a glowing red light helps you feel grounded and safe, releasing fears that may be holding you back. As we m...

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July 16, 2026 β€’ 6 mins

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We often think of tolerance as a virtue.

But what happens when tolerating becomes a way of abandoning ourselves?

In this episode, I explore the subtle ways we adapt, accommodate, and contort ourselves long after something has stopped serving us. Whether it's a relationship, a commitment, a habit, or even something we once loved, there comes a point when holding on drains more energy than it g...

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Let the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean's waves usher you into serenity—no need for packing or travel plans, just a simple decision to press play. Embark on a journey where each breath unlocks deeper layers of calm, and every affirmation anchors you firmly in the present moment. In our intimate session on breathing and visualization for anxiety, we unfurl the secrets of soothing yo...

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Sometimes the hardest part of creating isn't the work itself—it's everything that happens before we begin.

In this episode, I share an unedited piece of stream-of-consciousness writing that I never intended to publish. It's an honest glimpse into creative procrastination, distraction, self-doubt, and the quiet moment when something begins to shift.

If you've ever found yourself organizi...

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Tonight’s meditation is an invitation to slow down and gently transition from wakefulness into rest.

We begin by settling into the space where you’ll sleep—tending to the small external details that help your body and nervous system feel safe and uninterrupted. From there, we turn inward, using breath and awareness to soften mental activity and release the day.

This guided p...

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A chance encounter on a train becomes a moment to challenge assumptions about nationality and kindness. When an elderly couple attributes my patience to being Canadian, I return to clarify that values, not citizenship, define our interactions with others.

β€’ Reassuring an anxious elderly couple that their pace wasn't inconveniencing me
β€’ Couple assuming my kindness was because I wa...

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A guided meditation designed to help you move through emotional heaviness using the imagery of a storm transforming into sunlight and a rainbow. This visualization mirrors life's natural cycles of darkness and light, reminding us that transformation often begins in unexpected places.

β€’ Beginning in the midst of a storm that represents emotional weight and heaviness
β€’ Experiencing ...

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Have you ever considered that our obsession with measuring time might be missing the point entirely? Khalil Gibran's masterpiece "The Prophet" offers us a profound alternative perspective that could transform how we experience each moment of our lives.

Today I felt moved to share a beautiful passage from "The Prophet" that speaks to the nature of time itself. Published in 1923, this ...

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Can you imagine turning your deepest frustrations and grief into a source of peace and strength? This episode takes you on a transformative journey through the power of visualization meditation. First, we guide you through a stormy lake, using the energy from your pent-up emotions as a force to paddle against the current. As you confront and move through these turbulent waters, the scene gr...

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June 18, 2026 β€’ 9 mins

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Ever felt like you're pushing a boulder uphill trying to help someone who just won't budge? This powerful coaching session tackles the exhausting cycle of trying too hard to create change in others when they're not ready to receive it.

We explore the fascinating shift from operating out of obligation ("I have to do this work") to approaching your passion with a sense of privilege ("I...

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Ross Baum & Angelica ChΓ©ri on Trust, Collaboration & the Road to Broadway

What does it take to stay connected to yourself while building a dream over more than a decade?

In this inspiring and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Broadway-bound collaborators Ross Baum and Angelica ChΓ©ri, creators of WANTED, the acclaimed new musical opening this fall at the James Earl Jones Theat...

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What has happened to the art of capturing genuine, spontaneous moments? Join me, Lisa Hopkins, as I reflect on the essence of photography and the elusive beauty of imperfect memories. From the joyous chaos of photo booths during our teenage years to the meticulous curation of our lives on social media, I ponder the balance between capturing real experiences and our pursuit of digital perfec...

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When the world gets loud, motivation can feel slippery. This short motivational grounding practice is your calm, focused reset—a reminder to stop forcing momentum and start remembering the steady confidence already within you. Through simple breathwork, clear affirmations, and gentle visualization, you’ll invite your nervous system to settle and your focus to return to what trul...

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Are you tethered to your comfort zone, mistaking it for true happiness? This episode, hosted by Lisa Hopkins, embarks on a transformative journey, challenging you to confront 'what-if' scenarios that shake the very foundations of our daily lives. We delve into the art of questioning our dependencies and attachments, guiding you to make more enlightened choices that resonate with your values...

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May 31, 2026 β€’ 4 mins

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Freedom awaits just outside your front door. When was the last time you stepped out with absolutely no agenda, no timeline, and nowhere specific to be? 

Wandering deliberately through life might be the most revolutionary act in our overscheduled world. This reflective exploration delves into how we've become prisoners of direction—constantly told where to go since childhoo...

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We’re all moving so fast — planning ahead, rushing toward the next thing, trying to get it all right. But what if the clarity we’re searching for only arrives when we slow down long enough to notice what’s right in front of us?

In this episode, Lisa narrates Leo Tolstoy’s beloved parable “The Three Questions” — a timeless story that reveals the...

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