Today we talk about all things Bentonite Clay.

First of all, what is Bentonite Clay?

Another versatile, multi purposeful, everyone needs this in their bathroom cupboard kinda topic.

We love sharing what we use personally that support our self care in many ways.

Green Calcium Bentonite Clay is renowned for its healing properties and has long been used traditionally by Native Americans for thousands of years.

A superior clay, also known as calcium bentonite clay, is famed for its rich mineral content is versatile use as:

• Skin masks
• Detox clay baths
• Toothpaste/Mouth wash
• Sun Burn (Absorbs radiation)
• And more!

Bentonite clay uses are as many as the imagination. Formed from Volcanic ash producing a negative electrical charge that acts like a magnet drawing out toxins, heavy metals, and impurities.

Join us to discover what we use it for, how we use it, and an extremely important explanation that shares how to not deactivate it's electrical charge.

If you want to explore more and try it for yourself visit www.grassesoflife.co.nz

Bentonite Clay: https://www.grassesoflife.co.nz/product/bentonite-ultra-fine-detox-clay-450g/

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Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

In this episode, we sit down with Dani Catania, an Accredited Dietitian with nearly twenty years of experience in health, nutrition, and wellness. Dani is known for her holistic and alternative approach to health, and she is passionate about empowering women and families to understand and support their wellbeing through practical nutrition and lifestyle education.

Today, Dani shares her expertise on thyroid function — a topic that affects so many people, yet is so often overlooked. She walks us through the crucial things you need to know about your thyroid health, what to look out for, and the important questions you should be asking your doctor.

Be sure to check out the link below to Dani's in-depth blog article, which covers everything you need to know about thyroid health. And if you'd like further advice or support, don't hesitate to reach out using the details provided below.

CLICK HERE FOR BLOG ARTICLE ON THYROID HEALTH

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Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

Many of us think creativity is something reserved for artists, writers, or musicians. But creativity lives within all of us. It's how we solve problems, express ourselves, connect to our intuition, and bring new ideas into the world.

The challenge is that busyness, stress, overthinking, and self-doubt can block that natural flow.

Today we're sharing a simple experiential tool to help you reconnect with your creativity and allow your inner wisdom to come forward.

The Practice: Breathe, Ground, Flow

Step 1: Ground Through Breath

• Take a few slow, intentional breaths.
• Feel your feet on the floor.
• Relax your shoulders.
• Bring your awareness into your body.

Step 2: Creative Flow Writing
Set a timer for 1 minute and write continuously without stopping.

Remember:

• Don't edit.
• Don't judge.
• Keep the pen moving.

If you're stuck, simply write, "I don't know what to write," until something else begins to flow.

Final Thought

You may be surprised by what comes through when you give yourself permission to slow down and simply write. Often, the answers, ideas, and insights we're searching for are already within us.

Join us today, grab a pen and paper, take a breath, and see what unfolds when you allow your creativity to flow.

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Press Pause Email - Presspauseconnect@gmail.com
Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about the Importance of taking Vitamin D. This message has been around for decades. Vit D has an influence on our genes and can be found in every cell of our body!

This could be apart of why it is so important to make sure you are getting enough.

Join us as we talk about:

• The list of benefits from taking Vit D and why.
• Many foods that provide Vit D. (which is important to know about during colder seasons of the year).
• Why it could be important to have it tested.

Our bodies are so incredible and provides us with our own source of Vit D which is very fortunate for us. However we can not rely on just that alone.

So get outside if you see the sun shining. It's also a great moment to pause!

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Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Press Pause Email - Presspauseconnect@gmail.com
Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

Feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or like life is moving a little too fast?

This episode is designed to be a simple resource you can return to whenever you need a moment to slow down, reconnect, and regulate your nervous system.

In this guided practice, Katrina will lead you through a gentle body scan, inviting you to bring awareness to your body from your toes to the top of your head. This simple act of noticing and connecting can help shift you out of autopilot and back into the present moment.

Lauren will then guide you through a series of calming sounds designed to stimulate the vagus nerve and support your parasympathetic nervous system — the part of your nervous system responsible for rest, recovery, and relaxation. Through sound and vibration, you'll be encouraged to release tension, soften, and create a greater sense of ease within.

Together, these practices offer a simple yet powerful way to:

• Slow down and reconnect with yourself
• Reduce feelings of stress and overwhelm
• Support nervous system regulation
• Increase body awareness
• Cultivate a sense of calm and grounding

Think of this episode as a tool for your wellbeing toolkit — something you can come back to whenever you need a few moments to reset, breathe, and simply be.

Take a comfortable seat, find a quiet space if you can, and allow yourself this time to pause.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Press Pause Email - Presspauseconnect@gmail.com
Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

We are so excited to chat with Irma from Mamamuti, a woman with a wealth of knowledge and what we lovingly call the "Cacao Queen."

Irma truly lives and breathes cacao, drinking up to a litre a day. Cacao has been a powerful part of her own healing journey, supporting her through many of life's challenges and helping her cultivate deeper connection, wellbeing, and self-care.

In this episode, Irma shares everything you need to know about cacao — its rich history, how it is grown and prepared, and the journey it takes before becoming the beautiful, decadent drink so many of us enjoy today. She also explores the many health and wellbeing benefits that have made cacao a cherished ritual for cultures around the world.

If you've heard people talking about cacao but aren't quite sure what it is, or you're curious about how it could become a meaningful addition to your self-care practice, then this episode is for you.

Irma has a captivating way of sharing her passion for this ancient superfood, and we know you'll come away inspired, informed, and perhaps even ready to brew yourself a cup.

You can connect with Irma on her social media platforms

Facebook - HERE

Instagram - @mamamuticacao

Website - https://www.mamamuti.com/

And Katrina also stocks Mamamuti Cacao in her Self-Care shop HERE

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Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Press Pause Email - Presspauseconnect@gmail.com
Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

What is your relationship with AI?

Do you use it? How do you use it? Does it create more time for you to do more things for you? Or does is make you want to do more and achieve more because of the speed you can achieve things at now?

Where ever you sit with this new unfolding technology we are here today to bring up the important topic of balance and self enquiry around what place it has in your world, and knowing if that serves you.

We all know it's important to keep up with the times, so as we do that, how do we also know what balance looks like along the way?

We encourage you to ask what does an intuitive balance look like, so that we are to use AI for meaningful progress as opposed to dumbing us down, and doing everything for us.

Here at the Press Pause Podcast we want you to reflect on how you can have a healthy balanced relationship with AI, while also living to your greatest potential, as well as maintaining self care and personal development.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Press Pause Email - Presspauseconnect@gmail.com
Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

In this episode we chat with yoga teacher and studio owner Tracy Jenkinson about all things yoga, wellbeing, connection and inner calmness.

Tracy shares how she first walked into a yoga class 18 years ago as a complete beginner, not even knowing if yoga was “her thing.” Before long, her journey led her to living onsite at Kawai Purapura while completing her yoga teacher training.

She is now the proud owner of At Yoga and is passionate about helping guide others through their own journey of discovering the positive impact yoga can have on both mind and body.

Tracy’s unique and welcoming approach to teaching makes yoga feel accessible for anyone, no matter their age, experience or ability. She loves helping people find inner calmness, connection and space to simply slow down and reconnect with themselves.

In this conversation we dive into:

• The benefits of yoga for everyday life
• Different styles and types of yoga
• How beginners can get started
• Why yoga can become such an important daily resource
• The connection between movement, breath and mindfulness

A beautiful conversation full of warmth, wisdom and encouragement for anyone curious about starting their own yoga journey.

You can connect to Tracy for more information or to join one of her classes at

https://www.atyoga.kiwi/ or email her on tracy@atyoga.kiwi

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Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Press Pause Email - Presspauseconnect@gmail.com
Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com