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)

Episodes

July 3, 2025 β€’ 6 mins

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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 beca...

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This meditation creates a safe space for anyone navigating unknown territory, feeling burnout, or carrying the weight of worry and stress. It offers practical techniques to release tension and reconnect with your center, reminding you that uncertainty doesn't mean you're lostβ€”it means you're still becoming.

β€’ Guided body scan to release tension in the head, jaw, shou...

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What happens when a creative powerhouse learns to embrace all facets of herself? Kristen Anderson-Lopezβ€”the brilliant songwriter behind Frozen's "Let It Go," Coco's "Remember Me," and WandaVision's "Agatha All Along"β€”opens up about the delicate dance between artistic ambition and motherhood, revealing how these seemingly opposing forces have actu...

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Have you ever wondered what might happen if you allowed yourself to truly look inward? What truths might you discover if you moved beyond surface-level engagement with yourself?

During a recent book club gathering for "The Places When There Are Spaces," something extraordinary happened. A participantβ€”someone who confessed to rarely making time for reading and being uncomf...

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Discover a sanctuary of inner peace with this transformative chakra meditation designed to reconnect you with the wisdom that resides within your body, not your mind. For the next 13 minutes, you'll journey through your seven main energy centers, gently awakening and harmonizing each one as you remember your innate strength and clarity.

Starting at your root chakra, you'l...

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Have you ever wondered why you keep falling into the same reactive patterns? The answer lies in understanding the TEA methodβ€”Thought, Emotion, Actionβ€”and how these three elements flow together when we're operating on autopilot.

When we react without awareness, there's virtually no space between our thoughts, emotions, and the actions we take. We gulp down the TEA without ...

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We explore how the desire to connect can transform into over-explaining and dilute our message when we're driven by the need to be understood, validated, and accepted.

β€’ The coach identifies a pattern of tangential explanations stemming from worry about listeners' perceptions
β€’ Client recognizes her habit of constantly explaining rather than trusting her message
β€’...

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A guided meditation designed to release daily tension and ease you into deep, restorative rest through body scanning and visualization techniques. We create a safe space where you can let go of anxious thoughts, allow yourself to be held, and trust that everything will be okay.

β€’ Settling into a comfortable position and connecting with your natural breath
β€’ Visualizing golden l...

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We explore how the common phrase "it goes without saying" creates missed opportunities for meaningful connection and how explicitly expressing our feelings strengthens our relationships.

β€’ Examining the dangers of assuming our feelings are understood without expression
β€’ Why important emotions like love, pride, and gratitude should never remain unspoken
β€’ The diff...

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Have you ever noticed how a simple shift in language can completely transform how you feel? In this enlightening episode, I share a powerful insight from my conversation with the incredibly talented Kristen Anderson Lopez about what I call "energetic choice."

We dive deep into the transformative power of shifting from "I should" (which keeps us trapped in shame)...

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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 itsel...

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Perfectionism keeps us small. It holds us captive with the false belief that we must be polished and complete before showing our work to the world.

Today, I'm breaking free from that trap by sharing something vulnerable - an unfinished chapter from my upcoming book, "I Get To: The Power of Energetic Choice." This brief but powerful segment introduces the concept of e...

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In this powerful and honest episode, Lisa shares a candid conversation that took place during a book club she hosted for fellow coaches. When one respected peer opened up about feeling jealous after learning he had written a bookβ€”something he had long aspired to doβ€”it sparked a meaningful dialogue about comparison, creativity, and energetic awareness.

Together, they explore:

  • How jealousy ...
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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€’ Exper...

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What happens when we expand our understanding of diversity beyond demographics to include thought patterns and energetic contributions? This fascinating conversation explores how honoring the diverse energies people bring to situations creates richer environments and more authentic connections.

We dive deep into a paradoxical truth: our greatest strengths often conceal our most sig...

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Surrender to the gentle rhythm of rest with this soothing body scan meditation designed to guide you into deep, nourishing sleep. As day transforms into night, this practice creates a sacred transition space where you're invited to set down the weight of your responsibilities and fully embrace the present moment of stillness.

The journey begins with permissionβ€”permission to ac...

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Ever wonder why a stranger's approval often feels more valuable than our own self-acceptance? This thought-provoking episode explores our collective obsession with external validation and the exhausting mathematics of people-pleasing.

We dive into the dangerous equation many of us follow: dividing ourselves into smaller and smaller pieces to meet others' expectations unti...

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Have you ever felt misunderstood because people reduce you to a single trait? This powerful conversation dives into the frustration of being labeled "optimistic" when what's really at play is something much deeper – authentic values of curiosity, connection, and openness.

We unpack the significant difference between toxic positivity (the forced brightness that refuse...

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Take a deep breath and pause with me. Right now. This guided five-minute reset offers something we all desperately need but rarely give ourselvesβ€”permission to stop, even briefly, and reconnect with ourselves.

Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy day, this practice guides you through a gentle but powerful sequence of mindful breathing, subtle movement, and sensory awareness. A...

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"Dreams are possible." These three simple words capture the essence of Susie Carroll's extraordinary journey from a determined 10-year-old in Utah to a Broadway performer in hit shows like Back to the Future, Mean Girls, and The Prom.

In this heartfelt conversation, Susie reveals the beautiful paradox at the core of her success: while adult Susie battles perfectionis...

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