<![CDATA[Connected Pause ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why Conversations on Nervous System Safety, Belonging, and Being Human.

A conversational space exploring modern life and the return to ourselves and others.

Through the lens of nervous system science, mysticism, and lived experience, Connected Pause explores the fracture between modern life and embodied presence, what it means to be human in a world that keeps pulling us away from ourselves and others, human separation, safety, identity, and the deeper longing to belong.

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:49 GMT en b82e2c37-bec6-5545-a870-96de630e1e69 https://media.rss.com/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why/20260217_090219_789f3926a4279ba01683fa3026bc387e.png Connected Pause https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why yes Connected Pause Claudia Winkler and Guy Granger Claudia Winkler and Guy Granger true episodic podcast Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa <![CDATA[The Journey of Healing and Connection]]> Join our Connected Pause Winter Sound Journey a space of deepening.

In this episode, Guy and Claudia unpack the healing journey, moments of "stuck" and the power of connection.

Some points discussed:

  • 02:05 Breaking free from autopilot
  • 04:44 The importance of being present
  • 07:35 Connection and disconnection in modern life
  • 09:57 Understanding the nervous system
  • 12:19 The impact of trauma on the body
  • 15:11 Healing through connection
  • 17:40 The role of breathwork and sound in healing
  • 20:04 Neuroplasticity and the brains ability to heal
  • 22:29 Moving from head to heart
  • 24:43 The journey of healing and integration

DM Claudia @claudia.winkler.wellness or Guy @stylesyndicatedesign with questions, and follow their new Instagram page @connectedpause to stay in rhythm with what they're creating and launching: sensory spaces that honour restoration.

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why/2824329 011bfadb-c341-4f00-a051-dd8cf227afc6 2276 full 6 6 false Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:49 GMT <![CDATA[Fear and Love and so much more GUIDED PRACTICE at the end]]> In this episode, Guy and Claudia tuck into fear and love and so much more.

Join us for a GUIDED PRACTICE at the end.

Some points discussed:

00:41 Exploring Metacognition and Self-Identity

02:38 Reframing Limiting Beliefs

04:11 The Role of Fear I Our Lives

08:23 Understanding Ego and Control

13:06 The Epidemic of Loneliness

16:15 Co-Regulation and Connection

20:31 The Nature of Real Connection

23:22 Forgiveness and Letting Go

28:43 Embracing Love Over Fear – a guided experience

DM Claudia @claudia.winkler.wellness or Guy @stylesyndicatedesign with questions, and follow their new Instagram page @connectedpause to stay in rhythm with what they're creating and launching: sensory spaces that honour restoration.

guy@connectedpause.com

claudia@connectedpause.com

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why/2667175 2e0cf741-6ca5-4c46-9018-7215cbc31230 2351 full 5 5 false Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:16:32 GMT <![CDATA[Feeling stuck? Understanding how powerful you actually are...]]> In this episode, Guy and Claudia delve into the experience of feeling “stuck” and how to start becoming untuck.

Some points discussed:

02:38 The Role of Trust and Safety in Overcoming Stuckness

05:05 The Key to Action and Resistance

08:13 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Actions

10:38 Completing the Feedback Loop: Healing Through Awareness

13:34 Quantum Perspectives: The Power of Observation

14:59 Breaking Free From Patterns: The Importance of Awareness

16:47 Creating New Pathways: The Journey to Unstuckness

19:33 The Role of Compassion in Self-Awareness

22:12 Micro Habits: Small Changes doe Big Impact

24:48 The Power of Imagination and Awareness in Change

DM Claudia @claudia.winkler.wellness or Guy @stylesyndicatedesign with questions, and follow their new Instagram page @connectedpause to stay in rhythm with what they're creating and launching: sensory spaces that honour restoration.

guy@connectedpause.com

claudia@connectedpause.com

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why/2645353 30c5c633-bb58-4944-aee2-7048d09810bd 1972 full 4 4 false Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:50:12 GMT <![CDATA[Falling into What?]]> In this episode, Guy and Claudia delve deeper into the surrendering of the survival self and pick up on what is it that we surrender to? And how scary is that, actually?

Some points discussed:

· Who will I be if I let go of my trauma?

· Finding your path to where you want to be

· Beyond separation

· The Eternal: beyond dualism

· The longing to surrender

· Acceptance as out first step towards change

· Finding trust in life’s journey

DM Claudia @claudia.winkler.wellness or Guy @stylesyndicatedesign with questions, and follow their new Instagram page @connectedpause to stay in rhythm with what they're creating and launching: sensory spaces that honour restoration.

guy@connectedpause.com

claudia@connectedpause.com

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why/2603939 54600ea0-7308-4ff5-97cf-5364118c73e2 1974 full 3 3 false Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:47:30 GMT Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa <![CDATA[Survival as Adaptation...]]> In this episode Guy and Claudia explore the notion of the "survival self" and "survival" as an adaptation. Along their journey, they unpack:

00:00 Navigating Modern Survival: The Need for Adaptation

09:58 Surrendering to Love: The Challenge of Letting Go

18:49 Healing Through Release: Moving Beyond the Past

25:47 The Journey of the Survival Self: Acknowledgement and Honour

DM Claudia @claudia.winkler.wellness or Guy @stylesyndicatedesign with questions, and follow their new Instagram page @connectedpause to stay in rhythm with what they're creating and launching: sensory spaces that honour restoration.

claudia@connectedpause.com

guy@connectedpause.com

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/we-re-disconnected-and-often-don-t-even-realise-why/2560573 b499ffc7-1e2f-436e-bce1-0c099caeafd3 2016 full 2 2 false Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:37:05 GMT Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa <![CDATA[We're disconnected and often don't even realise why]]> When was the last time you felt truly met by someone?

Not a surface interaction, but deeply seen? Safe enough to be visible? Safe enough to belong?

In this opening episode, Guy and Claudia explore why real connection can feel unfamiliar and even threatening. How our nervous systems adapt to protect us. Why hiding, performing, or even escaping into spirituality can feel safer than being seen. And why, beneath it all, we are still wired for belonging.

Connected Pause is a container; a space designed to restore nervous system safety so we can reconnect with ourselves, with each other, and with something greater.

This is the beginning of returning.

For more information email

claudia@connectedpause.com

guy@connectedpause.com

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

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