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, performance, and well-being 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.
Episodes
18 episodes
E17: A Sleep Scientist on What Rest Actually Does with Dr. Alen Juginović
OverviewIn this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we sit down with a guest who spends his days sleep-depriving mice to answer a question that should unsettle anyone skimping on rest: does poor slee...
E16: Your Job Isn't the Problem, Your Open Tabs Are with Mary (Wendroff) Petto
OverviewIn this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we sit down with a guest who makes the case that burnout, quiet quitting, and workplace disengagement aren't really about hours or workload, they'r...
E15: Storytelling Tools For Mindfulness And Mental Health with Maia Kinney-Petrucha
Overview In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we're joined by Maia Kinney-Petrucha, storyteller and cognitive neuroscientist, to talk about what OCD actually looks like from the inside, n...
E14: The Marine Who Became a Neuropsychologist: Fasting, Jung, and the Science of Sitting Still with Dr. Ciro Visone
Overview In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we sit down with a guest whose path into brain science started with watching fellow Marines come home from war with injuries no one fully und...
E13: What If Your Body Knows The Truth First with Deb Glassman
Overview In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we sit down with a guest whose path through medical training led her straight to mindfulness and never really back out. She shares what a rea...
E12: Healing Starts When You Stop Guessing with Lisa Marie Anzaldua
Overview In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we're joined by Lisa Marie Anzaldua, a holistic psychotherapist and neurodiverse couples counselor who works with couples in which one partne...
E11: Show Up And Stay True with Corey Williams
Overview We kick off Season 2 with Corey Williams, SoulCycle instructor and Philadelphia native, whose journey through movement, family, and intentional living is a masterclass in showing up authentically — even when it's har...
E10: You Cannot Control Life, Only Your Response with Lauren Garner
Overview In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast (soon to be Architect of Calm), we sit down with a guest who makes the case that burnout, quiet quitting, and workplace disengagement aren't really about hours or workload, ...
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
OverviewIn 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 balan...
E7: Healing Together: The Power of Community in Mental Health with Dr. Gerri K. Connaught, PhD, LMSW
OverviewIn 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 Conna...
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
OverviewIn 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 di...
E4: Knowing Thyself: Mindfulness and Holistic Wellbeing with Tony Ware II, SHRM-CP
Overview In this episode of PausePoint: The Podcast, Tony Ware II, SHRM-CP, a Muhlenberg College alumnus with a background in psychology, shares his journey from special education to HR roles across various sectors. The c...
E3: Burnout to Bliss: Daniela Wolfe on Mindfulness and Preventive Self-Care
OverviewIn this week's episode of PausePoint: The Podcast, join us as we sit down with Daniela Wolfe, a seasoned social worker and burnout prevention specialist. Daniela shares her personal journey through burnout and the strategies ...
E2: Better Never Bitter: Resilience and Mindfulness in Career Navigation with Alicia Sebastien
OverviewIn this episode of our podcast, join Alicia Sebastien as she shares her professional journey and personal growth. She reflects on the profound insights gained through her experiences in various corporate roles and her pursuit...
E1: Navigating Burnout and Building a Better Workplace: A Journey with Julian Cohen-Serrins
OverviewIn this enlightening episode of our podcast, Julian Cohen-Serrins delves deep into the critical issue of workplace burnout and shares his expertise on creating supportive work environments. Drawing from his background in soci...
Welcome to PausePoint: The Podcast!
Welcome to PausePoint: The Podcast! Join your host, Felisa Wiley, CEO and Founder of PausePoint, as we embark on a transformative journey together. This series offers insightful discussions, actionable tips, and real-life stories—all crafted to...