Architect of Calm
Formerly: PausePoint- The Podcast
Architect of Calm is a conversation-driven podcast exploring how specialists, researchers, and practitioners actually build calm into their lives, not as an aspiration, but as a system.
Each episode, host Felisa Wiley sits down with the people who study human behavior and performance, and wellbeing for a living, and asks the question most podcasts skip: what does this look like in your own life?
Honest, interview-format conversations with the people who know this work from the inside.
Architect of Calm
Latest Episodes
E9: Transforming Law Enforcement Through Mindfulness: Suzanna Hasnay's Mission
OverviewIn this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast, we're joined by Susanna Hasnay, a retired FBI agent and founder of PoliceSpirit. Since 2012, Susanna has pioneered the integration of mindfulness into law enforcement, training team...
E8: Discovering Your Ikigai with Ashna Patel: Integrating Joy Into Your Daily Routine
Overview:In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast, I sit down with growth coach Ashna Patel to explore her journey toward burnout prevention and mindfulness. Ashna shares insights on maintaining well-being, achieving work-life bala...
E7: Healing Together: The Power of Community in Mental Health with Dr. Gerri K. Connaught, PhD, LMSW
Overview:In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast, we delve into the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health professionals and the ongoing necessity for adaptive changes in the post-pandemic world. Dr. Gerri Conn...
E6: Transforming Healthcare: A Conversation with Becky Wolfe
Overview:In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast, we're joined by Becky Wolfe, a former cardiologist turned leadership consultant, who shares her transition from practicing medicine to coaching healthcare teams. Becky opens up abo...
E5: Rewriting the Narrative: A Journey to Mindfulness with Natalie Valle
Overview:In this episode of PausePoint, we welcome Natalie, a first-generation Latina and Nike-signed mindfulness coach, to share her transformative journey from struggle to serenity. Natalie discusses her path from battling eating d...