Power Pauses: The Secret to Reducing Stress & Boosting Energy

02/25/25 • 41 min

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Are you constantly on the go, feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of burnout? In this episode of Healthspan Digest, host Aaron Shaw welcomes yoga instructor, personal trainer, and author Megan Nolan to explore the power of movement as a tool for emotional well-being, stress relief, and overall resilience.

Megan shares her game-changing “Power Pause” method—a simple yet effective way to reset your nervous system, boost energy, and regain focus in just two minutes. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, busy professional, or high-achiever struggling with stress, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can implement today.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How movement and breath-work directly impact stress and anxiety

✔️ The science behind shifting your nervous system in seconds

✔️ Practical strategies to build resilience without overhauling your schedule

✔️ How to integrate Power Pauses into your daily routine for lasting benefits

🔔 Your One Action Item: Set an alarm today for a short movement break and experience the impact firsthand!

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it! For more insights on exercise, nutrition, sleep, emotional well-being, and preventative care, follow Aaron Shaw and check out Megan’s book The Warrior’s Journey.

🎧 Listen now and start taking control of your stress & energy today!

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What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How movement and breath-work directly impact stress and anxiety

✔️ The science behind shifting your nervous system in seconds

✔️ Practical strategies to build resilience without overhauling your schedule

✔️ How to integrate Power Pauses into your daily routine for lasting benefits

🔔 Your One Action Item: Set an alarm today for a short movement break and experience the impact firsthand!

🎧 Listen now and start taking control of your stress & energy today!

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Interview with Dr. Sonja Olson - How to Build Emotional Resilience (Before It’s Too Late!)

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In this episode of Healthspan Digest, host Aaron Shaw sits down with Dr. Sonja Olson, an expert in emotional resilience, well-being, and stress management. With over 25 years of experience as an emergency veterinarian and a decade dedicated to veterinary wellness education, Dr. Olson shares invaluable insights on navigating high-stress professions.

They explore the unique emotional demands of caregiving roles—whether in veterinary medicine, healthcare, education, or other high-pressure environments—and provide actionable strategies to build resilience, prevent burnout, and reclaim well-being. Dr. Olson also introduces the concept of “empathic strain,” explains how self-care is an ethical duty, and breaks down practical steps for fortifying emotional and physical health.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, emotional exhaustion, or the weight of responsibility in your career, this conversation is for you.

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✅ The hidden stressors of caregiving professions and how to combat them

✅ Practical self-care strategies that actually work

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✅ Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a professional responsibility

📖 Dr. Olson’s book: “Creating Well-Being and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession: A Call to Life.

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Healthspan Digest - Power Pauses: The Secret to Reducing Stress & Boosting Energy

Transcript

Welcome to Healthspan Digest. My name is Aaron Shaw and I am excited today because I have a guest on my show. But if you're a first time listener, let me set the stage for you. I am a lifelong student of Healthspan. This is Healthspan Digest after all. Healthspan is a length of time within our lifespan that we are healthy, active, vibrant, and really engaging in life. And I really focus on what I think are five pillars to Healthspan.

being exercise, nutrition, sleep, emotional wellbeing,