Mind Blend is all about real experiences and meaningful conversations — it is meant to inspire and empower you as you navigate your unique journey. On the show, I explore interesting topics with incredible people — each an expert in their own way. Through our conversation, these experts share their experience, advice, sometimes hacks, to get to where they are today.
No fluff, no rehearsed speeches—just real conversations to challenge the way you think, spark new ideas, and help you carve your own way forward.
Mind Blend is all about real experiences and meaningful conversations — it is meant to inspire and empower you as you navigate your unique journey. On the show, I explore interesting topics with incredible people — each an expert in their own way. Through our conversation, these experts share their experience, advice, sometimes hacks, to get to where they are today.
No fluff, no rehearsed speeches—just real conversations to challenge the way you think, spark new ideas, and help you carve your own way forward.
We often glorify hustle, speed, and constant output, but what if your next big breakthrough comes after a pause?
In this episode, I mind-blended to Pamela Dangelmaier—mindfulness expert, leadership coach, and author of The Power of the Pause. Pamela shares how her own experience of hyperacusis and burnout forced her to slow down and reconnect with what truly mattered.
Together, we explore:
The neuroscience behind why silence feels uncomfortable—and why we need it
How intentional pauses help you shift from reaction to reflection
The role of mindfulness in leadership, creativity, and decision-making
The surprising ways stillness improves your communication and presence
What Pamela learned on silence—and how it changed her
We also talk about how “being busy” can become a shield we hide behind. You don’t need to disappear to a cabin in the woods or silence your whole life to reap the benefits. Even micro-pauses, 30 seconds between meetings, a breath before responding, can recalibrate your nervous system and bring you back to center.
If you're feeling overstimulated, stuck, or just off, this conversation is a gentle (but powerful) reminder: Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is stop.
About Pamela Dangelmaier
Pamela is an accomplished mindfulness practitioner, certified life coach, and motivational speaker known for her relatable humor and engaging storytelling. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Teaching & Learning from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), where she received the Award for Outstanding Achievement. Her warm, accessible style makes even complex ideas easy to understand and apply.
Pamela is also a graduate of Martha Beck’s prestigious Wayfinder Life Coaching program and an ICF-certified life coach, committed to professional excellence. Her authentic, down-to-earth approach has made her a sought-after speaker for audiences seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper connection to purpose.
A founding member of the Mindful Coach Association and a professional member of the American Mindfulness Research Association, Pamela stays at the forefront of mindfulness research and teaching. She’s passionate about helping others tap into their inner wisdom and live more intentional, fulfilling lives.
In addition to her mindfulness practice, Pamela is a TEDx speaker, successful e-commerce business owner, gardening enthusiast, graphic designer, stage and film actress, and novelist. She credits her diverse accomplishments to the mindfulness techniques she practices daily—tools that spark her creativity, reduce stress, and help her embrace life’s many adventures.
You can connect with her on
LinkedIn: pameladangelmaier, Website: You Mind and You, Instagram: your_mind_and_you and YouTube: pameladangelmaier8182
Mind Blend is all about real experiences and meaningful conversations—through sharing these insights, I hope to inspire and empower you as you navigate your unique journey.
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