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Mom's Adventure Paradox
Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests.
Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox). Many have forgotten that the adventure is NOW - wherever we are, whatever is happening, and whoever we do it with, as much as it is all that we have done and all that we will do. Animals and nature help us do this, as do connecting with teachers and the principles of adventure.
We focus on goals and the realities that often keep us from attaining them, learning to master both in the fullness of "THE Adventure Paradox." Entrepreneurial Mothers, Caretakers and Women who crave elevated relationships and love animals and nature, will especially resonate with our message, community and offerings.
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Mom's Adventure Paradox
The Power of a Pause
In this live minisode, I reflect on the often-overlooked power of the pause—those moments when life invites us to slow down, listen, and just be. Whether it’s an unexpected snowstorm, a literal stop on a canyon road, or simply the hum of a washing machine in the background, I explore how pauses shape our growth, creativity, and clarity.
I talk about the difference between a pause and a full stop, and how even brief moments of stillness can help us course-correct, especially during seasonal transitions like spring. I also share personal stories about backcountry skiing, horse riding, and how I create space for quiet—even amidst the chaos of home life.
✨ Key Takeaways
- 🟡 Pause like a yellow light – It's not about stopping; it's about checking in before you proceed.
- 🧘♀️ Intentional silence is powerful – Whether it's natural quiet in the forest or noise-canceling headphones, silence creates space for reflection.
- ❄️ Nature forces us to pause – Snowstorms and wild weather remind us that slowing down is sometimes out of our control—but always valuable.
- 🔥 Surround yourself with idea-fueling friends – Choose people who add to your energy, not drain it.
- 🌱 You're always becoming – Every pause is a threshold into a new version of you. Embrace it.
🎧 Podcasts I Recommend
John Acuff – All It Takes Is a Goal Podcast
Mini-episode I loved: Friends Who Fuel vs. Friends Who Douse Your Dreams
(Feel free to share others with me! I love discovering new inspiring voices.)
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