Feeling drained after scrolling? Overwhelmed by everyone else’s “highlight reel”? In this episode of The Pause Between, Ate Gia guides you through a gentle, mindful digital reset—perfect for busy lives and overstimulated minds.

Join her as she shares a grounding story about late-night scrolling, the anxiety it triggered, and the moment she realized it was time for a reset. This episode explores how social media shapes our mental well-being, how comparison culture sneaks up on us, and why small, intentional pauses can restore our clarity and inner peace.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The subtle signs you need a digital detox or social media reset
• How constant scrolling impacts your brain and mental state
• What research says about reducing or limiting social media use
• Micro-actions that help create healthier digital habits
• Practical ways to declutter your feed and curate nourishing content
• Ritual replacements that break the scroll cycle—journaling, mindful mornings, no-tech zones, art sessions, and more
• How intentional digital minimalism helps you refocus on what truly matters

Ate Gia also guides you through a one-minute breathing pause—your invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and return to the present moment.

🌿 This episode is for you if:
You’re feeling anxious or “behind” after scrolling
You pick up your phone out of habit
You want a healthier relationship with social media
You’re craving clarity, calm, and more intentional digital spaces

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Rest to thrive, shine, and rise. Every pause sharpens you.

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Learning how to say no without guilt is one of the most important self-care skills you can develop. In this episode of The Pause Between, host Gia breaks down why saying no feels so hard, how guilt often shows up when we try to set boundaries, and what it really means to protect your rest—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

You’ll discover:
✅ How to set healthy boundaries that protect your time and energy
✅ Practical ways to say no kindly without overexplaining or feeling selfish

If you often feel overwhelmed, burned out, or drained because you say yes too often, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and peace of mind. Learn how to set boundaries with confidence, practice self-care without guilt, and finally give yourself permission to rest.

✨ Tune in to The Pause Between and start saying yes to yourself.

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Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:
Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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Are you the strong one who keeps giving but feels completely drained inside? Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or burnt out? This Night Mode episode with Ate Gia is your essential guide to how to rest when you’re running on empty : emotionally, mentally, and physically.

If you’re tired of pretending you’re okay and always “strong,” this episode offers powerful affirmations and validation to remind you that resting is not selfish and you deserve to protect your mental health.

Learn why it’s okay to take a break, how to stop feeling guilty for stepping back, and how to refill your energy without apologies.

Whether you’re struggling with burnout, emotional exhaustion, or just need a reminder to care for yourself, this episode is your permission slip to pause, heal, and prioritize your peace — because even the strongest need rest.

Tune in for mental health tips, self-care affirmations, and heartfelt encouragement that will help you reclaim your energy and strength.

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Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:

Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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Pagod Ka Na Ba Sa Trabaho? 😩

Kung pakiramdam mo hindi mo na kayang huminga dahil sa dami ng deadlines at stress sa work, this episode of The Pause Button is exactly what you need. Let me share some real, doable ways to rest and reset kahit sobrang busy ka. Mula sa quick breathing hacks, simple stretches, hanggang paano mag-set ng boundaries para hindi ka ma-burnout.

Ito ang survival guide para sa mga nagwa-work hard pero gustong magpahinga pero hindi alam kung saan maguumpisa.

Learn how to:

• Take effective microbreaks kahit busy ang workday
• Reset your mind and body in just a few minutes
• Set boundaries at work
• Recharge your energy para mas productive at focused
• Protect your mental health kahit nasa hustle mode ka

Kung gusto mo ng practical tips na swak sa real life mo, this episode is your permission to pause, breathe, and reclaim your energy.

Tune in now and discover how rest can actually make you better at what you do—because you deserve more than just surviving.

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Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:

Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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🎧 Introducing Series 1 of The Pause Between – The Pause Button: Resets for Busy Lives

Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind? You're not alone and this series is for you. The Pause Button is a mini-series within The Pause Between podcast, created for busy humans who need a reset.

Whether you're a 9-to-5 employee, a freelancer juggling deadlines, a student battling burnout, a creative stuck in a rut, or a parent running on empty, these episodes are deep dive, reflective pauses to help you breathe, reset, and feel YOU again.

Hosted by Ate Gia, this intro episode sets the tone for a series grounded in practical tools, gentle guidance, and real talk about rest, boundaries, and burnout recovery.

✨ Topics in this series include:

• Work stress and burnout
• Social media overwhelm
• Remote work fatigue
• Creative blocks and feeling stuck
• Rest strategies for students, parents, and the self-employed
• Guilt-free pauses for people who care for others

If you’ve been feeling stretched too thin whether mentally, emotionally, or physically, this is your invitation to press pause. One small pause at a time.

💌 Let’s stay connected

📸 Follow me on Instagram: @thepausebetweenpodcast\

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Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:

Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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You’re lying in bed, drained from the day but no matter how hard you try, sleep just won’t come. Why does that happen?

In this calming Light Mode episode of The Pause Between, Let us explore a question so many of us quietly ask:
“Why can’t I sleep kahit pagod na pagod na ako?”

Whether you’re lying in the dark with thoughts spiraling, or you simply can’t turn off the day, this episode offers practical tools and soothing reminders to help you find your way back to rest.

✨ Perfect for anyone navigating:

• Late-night overthinking
• Anxiety before bed
• Burnout and exhaustion
• Difficulty “shutting down” after work or stress

Take a short, nourishing pause with me and remind your mind and body: You’re safe now. You’re allowed to rest.

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Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:
Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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Take a gentle pause tonight with me tonight. In this special night mode episode, you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember how far you’ve come.

Even if growth feels quiet or invisible, it’s there. You’ve faced challenges, made hard choices, and kept going; bit by bit, you’ve changed. You’re not the same person you were back then, and that’s something to honor.

Perfect for winding down at the end of the day, this soft audio hug is here to remind you:

🌱 You are evolving, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

🕯️ You are not behind—you’re becoming.

🤍 You deserve to rest in that truth.

No pressure to do anything. Just press play, take a breath, and let this gentle reminder hold you through the night.

💌 Let’s stay connected

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Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:

Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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#NightMode #Rest #EveningReflection #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellness #GentleReminders #YouveChanged #ThePauseBetweenPodcast #SelfCompassion #HealingJourney #affirmations #gentlegroundedaffirmations

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Ever felt tired even after you’ve rested? Like you took a nap, scrolled less, or tried to “unplug” but still woke up feeling… off? In this episode of The Pause Between, we’re going beyond the usual self-care advice to explore something deeper: rest that’s actually designed for YOU.

Ate Gia gently guides you through the 8 different types of rest—including physical, mental, emotional, sensory, and even soulful rest—to help you figure out what kind of reset your body, mind, or heart really needs right now.

You’ll hear about:

• Why some rest doesn’t feel restful at all
• How to notice which parts of your day leave you most drained
• Simple questions to reflect on when you’re not sure what’s missing
• Practical, doable ways to recharge—even when life feels full
• Why rest changes with every season of life (and how to honor that)

✨ Plus: Download the free Reset Reflection PDF here: http://bit.ly/41Zd1zV

Perfect for you if you’ve ever Googled:

• “Why am I tired all the time?”
• “Types of rest I didn’t know I needed”
• “How to reset without a full day off”
• “Why naps aren’t helping me feel better”
• “What kind of rest do I need right now?”

Whether you’re feeling a little stretched, emotionally heavy, or just running on low battery; this episode is your gentle permission to pause, reflect, and reset in ways that actually work for you.

🎧 Hit play to start discovering your personal rest language—and give yourself the kind of break that restores you from the inside out.

💌 Let’s stay connected
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @thepausebetweenpodcast
🎵 Watch & rest with me on TikTok: @thepausebetweenpodcast

📩Follow me on X/Twitter: @PauseBtwnPod

📩 Got reflections or stories to share? Email me at: official.thepausebetween@gmail.com

Until then, keep pausing, keep thriving, and remember:
Every pause sharpens you. 🧡

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