Welcome to Solar Wave Convos! ☀️🌊

Join us for a transformative conversation with special guest Tappan, the Founder of LifePause Mental Wellness. Learn of a journey of self-discovery, creative expression, and community building centering the Black and LGBTQ+ experiences. Enjoy stories of how meditation, yoga, the impact of community events and authentic connection will unlock your purpose and foster healing.

This episode is packed with inspiration, actionable insights, and heartfelt stories!

Key topics include:

🛡️💖 Building safe spaces for healing

🎨🎶 Creative expression as a tool for wellness

🔮✨ The power of visualization and manifestation

📅🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Event planning for intentional community

🦁🚀 Overcoming fear and following your purpose

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0:01 - Slowing Down Time: The Power of Stillness, Presence & Being

2:51 - LifePause Origins: Building Safe Spaces for Black & LGBTQ+ Wellness

3:31 - Creative Outlets & Embracing New Skills

5:13 - The Mission of Life Pause: Meditation, Community, and Healing

6:23 - Creating What’s Missing: Turning Frustration Into Purpose

7:23 - Finding Purpose: Listening to Spirit and Choosing Fulfillment Over Money

10:00 - Receiving the Vision: The Call to Guide Meditation and Serve

11:58 - Learning & Building: Navigating LLCs and Entrepreneurship

14:20 - Healing Through Vulnerability: The Emotional Impact of the First Event

15:13 - Event Preparation: Intention, Creativity, and Community Connection

17:27 - Building Community: Introductions, Intentions, and Shared Purpose

18:18 - The Pillars of Life Pause: Affirmations, Gratitude, Visualization, Manifestation

21:32 - Relationships & Self-Awareness: Nurturing, Trust, and Forgiveness

23:13 - The Discovery Process: Neurodivergence and Spiritual Healing

24:33 - Late Diagnosis: The Overlooked Signs of ADHD in Women

25:11 - College Struggles: When Academic Success Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

25:58 - Questioning Self-Worth: Navigating Challenges in Higher Education

28:04 - Hyperfocus and Self-Care: Recognizing Neurodivergent Patterns

29:17 - Family Diagnosis: Accepting and Understanding Neurodivergence

31:26 - Self-Acceptance: Embracing Unique Ways of Operating

34:58 - Rethinking Education: How Traditional Systems Fail Neurodivergent Learners

36:14 - Accommodations and Advocacy: Learning About Support Systems

45:15 - Creative Expression as Healing: Writing, Singing, and Releasing Tension

46:26 - Transforming Pain: Songwriting as a Path from Low to High

47:16 - The Power of Creation: Gratitude and Shifting Focus Through Art

48:19 - Letting Go of Perfection: Overcoming Self-Judgment in the Creative Process

50:17 - Poetry Reading: “Break Me Down” – Resilience After Letdowns in Love

53:50 - Recognizing the Need for Pause: Signs It’s Time to Reset

54:30 - Preventative Self-Care: Meditating and Resting Before Stress Hits

58:33 - Prioritizing What Matters: Focusing on What You Can Control

1:00:13 - Rapid-Fire Wellness Games

1:02:02 - Healing Through the Senses: Exploring Detox, Renewal, and Gratitude

1:06:08 - Sharing a Recipe: Liver Revitalizing Juice for Detox

1:07:34 - The Detox Experience: Emotional and Physical Release

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