Kim Colegrove
@kimcolegrove.bsky.social
Author, Mindfulness for Warriors 📚
Owner, Pause First Academy ⏸️
I work with trauma-exposed professionals.
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pausefirstacademy?si=zTXVmaqg4AMNEP42
Owner, Pause First Academy ⏸️
I work with trauma-exposed professionals.
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pausefirstacademy?si=zTXVmaqg4AMNEP42
Anybody want to learn how to meditate? (Or restart a practice?)
Join me for this super easy, no-pressure, 30-Day Meditation Challenge.
🎥 Watch for details ⬇️
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Join me for this super easy, no-pressure, 30-Day Meditation Challenge.
🎥 Watch for details ⬇️
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Join me for this free 30-Day Meditation Challenge Nov. 13, 2025
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Anybody want to learn how to meditate? (Or restart a practice?)
Join me for this super easy, no-pressure, 30-Day Meditation Challenge.
🎥 Watch for details ⬇️
youtu.be/94oGFudx0vI?...
Join me for this super easy, no-pressure, 30-Day Meditation Challenge.
🎥 Watch for details ⬇️
youtu.be/94oGFudx0vI?...
If you are exposed to the suffering of others as part of your job, it's important for you to understand Secondary Trauma.
October 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you are exposed to the suffering of others as part of your job, it's important for you to understand Secondary Trauma.
You are going to make a difference one way or another, why not make it a positive one?
October 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
You are going to make a difference one way or another, why not make it a positive one?
Does your job expose you to trauma or the trauma of others? Learn why wellness advice sometimes falls flat.
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Why You Might Need a Different Approach to Wellness Tools
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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October 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Does your job expose you to trauma or the trauma of others? Learn why wellness advice sometimes falls flat.
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Surely both sides can agree to this one thing: our long-held and precious right to speak freely.
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Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Surely both sides can agree to this one thing: our long-held and precious right to speak freely.
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Breathing: A Nervous Sytem Hack
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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July 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
If you don't find ways to process what you're feeling on the inside, you will likely process it in the outer world.
Possibly:
unconsciously,
unplanned,
unfiltered,
unhinged.
And rarely with positive outcomes.
Possibly:
unconsciously,
unplanned,
unfiltered,
unhinged.
And rarely with positive outcomes.
July 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you don't find ways to process what you're feeling on the inside, you will likely process it in the outer world.
Possibly:
unconsciously,
unplanned,
unfiltered,
unhinged.
And rarely with positive outcomes.
Possibly:
unconsciously,
unplanned,
unfiltered,
unhinged.
And rarely with positive outcomes.
We live in a world full of emotionally dysregulated adults, many of whom are suffering from generational trauma, neglect, or abuse.
Did you experience Adverse Childhood Experiences? Learning about this can help you heal and break the chain of pain.
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Did you experience Adverse Childhood Experiences? Learning about this can help you heal and break the chain of pain.
academy.pausefirst.com/courses/unde...
Understanding ACEs
How adverse childhood experiences can impact health and wellbeing in adulthood
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July 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We live in a world full of emotionally dysregulated adults, many of whom are suffering from generational trauma, neglect, or abuse.
Did you experience Adverse Childhood Experiences? Learning about this can help you heal and break the chain of pain.
academy.pausefirst.com/courses/unde...
Did you experience Adverse Childhood Experiences? Learning about this can help you heal and break the chain of pain.
academy.pausefirst.com/courses/unde...
Learn how to self-regulate.
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July 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Learn how to self-regulate.
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Learn to Pause: A comprehensive roadmap to mental and emotional wellbeing
Science-backed. Trauma-informed. Created specifically for trauma-exposed professionals; people navigating high-stress careers, burnout, and the suffering of others.
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July 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Fireworks can be extremely triggering for military veterans. 🙏🏻 Please keep that in mind.
Noise from fireworks can reach levels louder than the sound of a jackhammer or a jet plane taking off. Here are Wirecutter’s tips for keeping yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.
How to Block Fireworks Noise for Adults, Kids, and Pets
Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.
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June 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Fireworks can be extremely triggering for military veterans. 🙏🏻 Please keep that in mind.
Mindfulness Made Easy with my Breathe-Body-Be Method
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I'm teaching at a Law Enforcement/CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) conference this week.
People cry in my classes. Pretty often.
They do that motionless, I don't want anybody to know I'm crying kind of cry.
And what I know is, they feel seen,validated, or understood, or I struck a nerve. #healing
People cry in my classes. Pretty often.
They do that motionless, I don't want anybody to know I'm crying kind of cry.
And what I know is, they feel seen,validated, or understood, or I struck a nerve. #healing
June 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I'm teaching at a Law Enforcement/CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) conference this week.
People cry in my classes. Pretty often.
They do that motionless, I don't want anybody to know I'm crying kind of cry.
And what I know is, they feel seen,validated, or understood, or I struck a nerve. #healing
People cry in my classes. Pretty often.
They do that motionless, I don't want anybody to know I'm crying kind of cry.
And what I know is, they feel seen,validated, or understood, or I struck a nerve. #healing
Secondary Trauma (being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others) can leave you with many of the same symptoms as a person diagnosed with PTSD.
In this video, I break it down & talk about something called Post Traumatic Stress INJURY.
youtu.be/BF7FPUtOIDM?...
In this video, I break it down & talk about something called Post Traumatic Stress INJURY.
youtu.be/BF7FPUtOIDM?...
PTSD, PTS, and PTSI Explained
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Secondary Trauma (being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others) can leave you with many of the same symptoms as a person diagnosed with PTSD.
In this video, I break it down & talk about something called Post Traumatic Stress INJURY.
youtu.be/BF7FPUtOIDM?...
In this video, I break it down & talk about something called Post Traumatic Stress INJURY.
youtu.be/BF7FPUtOIDM?...
If worrying solved problems you probably wouldn't have any problems.
Mental breaks are important. Try a brief guided meditation (they're easy to find), listen to music, read, watch clips of comedians...
The neuroscience behind this is fascinating. I'm almost out of characters so just trust me:)
Mental breaks are important. Try a brief guided meditation (they're easy to find), listen to music, read, watch clips of comedians...
The neuroscience behind this is fascinating. I'm almost out of characters so just trust me:)
June 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If worrying solved problems you probably wouldn't have any problems.
Mental breaks are important. Try a brief guided meditation (they're easy to find), listen to music, read, watch clips of comedians...
The neuroscience behind this is fascinating. I'm almost out of characters so just trust me:)
Mental breaks are important. Try a brief guided meditation (they're easy to find), listen to music, read, watch clips of comedians...
The neuroscience behind this is fascinating. I'm almost out of characters so just trust me:)
If you work in public safety, social work, or healthcare, I have resources to help you heal and protect your mental & emotional health. (Spouses welcome too!)
There's a free (robust) resource list, a free mini course, a free stress assessment, plus lots more.
⬇️Take a peek⬇️
academy.pausefirst.com
There's a free (robust) resource list, a free mini course, a free stress assessment, plus lots more.
⬇️Take a peek⬇️
academy.pausefirst.com
Pause First Academy
academy.pausefirst.com
June 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If you work in public safety, social work, or healthcare, I have resources to help you heal and protect your mental & emotional health. (Spouses welcome too!)
There's a free (robust) resource list, a free mini course, a free stress assessment, plus lots more.
⬇️Take a peek⬇️
academy.pausefirst.com
There's a free (robust) resource list, a free mini course, a free stress assessment, plus lots more.
⬇️Take a peek⬇️
academy.pausefirst.com
ISO 🎧🎙️
I'd like to talk to more podcasters about the mental health crisis among trauma-exposed professionals (social work, public safety, healthcare, military, etc).
So if you have an aligned podcast or you'd like to recommend me to one, please and thank you! 🙏🏻
kimcolegrove@pausefirst.com
I'd like to talk to more podcasters about the mental health crisis among trauma-exposed professionals (social work, public safety, healthcare, military, etc).
So if you have an aligned podcast or you'd like to recommend me to one, please and thank you! 🙏🏻
kimcolegrove@pausefirst.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
ISO 🎧🎙️
I'd like to talk to more podcasters about the mental health crisis among trauma-exposed professionals (social work, public safety, healthcare, military, etc).
So if you have an aligned podcast or you'd like to recommend me to one, please and thank you! 🙏🏻
kimcolegrove@pausefirst.com
I'd like to talk to more podcasters about the mental health crisis among trauma-exposed professionals (social work, public safety, healthcare, military, etc).
So if you have an aligned podcast or you'd like to recommend me to one, please and thank you! 🙏🏻
kimcolegrove@pausefirst.com
Don't stress over things you can't control. Try this self de-escalation exercise.
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Stop Trying to Control the Uncontrollable! Do this instead.
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Don't stress over things you can't control. Try this self de-escalation exercise.
youtu.be/JTdovQo6oQc?...
youtu.be/JTdovQo6oQc?...
Silent suffering is more common than you might think across trauma-exposed professions.
We need to raise awareness about Secondary Trauma: being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others.
🔗 to my YouTube channel in bio.
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We need to raise awareness about Secondary Trauma: being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others.
🔗 to my YouTube channel in bio.
youtube.com/shorts/3lGlZ...
Talking About Secondary Trauma
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Silent suffering is more common than you might think across trauma-exposed professions.
We need to raise awareness about Secondary Trauma: being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others.
🔗 to my YouTube channel in bio.
youtube.com/shorts/3lGlZ...
We need to raise awareness about Secondary Trauma: being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others.
🔗 to my YouTube channel in bio.
youtube.com/shorts/3lGlZ...
Do you keep things bottled up?
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Beyond honored. 🇺🇦🙏🏻
I've been asked to speak at a Ukrainian conference on the topic of mindfulness for military and first responders.
The organizer said they read my book, Mindfulness for Warriors, five years ago and they've used it ever since when working with military and veterans.
I've been asked to speak at a Ukrainian conference on the topic of mindfulness for military and first responders.
The organizer said they read my book, Mindfulness for Warriors, five years ago and they've used it ever since when working with military and veterans.
June 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Beyond honored. 🇺🇦🙏🏻
I've been asked to speak at a Ukrainian conference on the topic of mindfulness for military and first responders.
The organizer said they read my book, Mindfulness for Warriors, five years ago and they've used it ever since when working with military and veterans.
I've been asked to speak at a Ukrainian conference on the topic of mindfulness for military and first responders.
The organizer said they read my book, Mindfulness for Warriors, five years ago and they've used it ever since when working with military and veterans.
I'm having a really hard time resisting the urge to post about politics and the state of my nation.
But my job is to bring peace and healing to society's traumatized helpers.
So I shall refrain and instead, share this.
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But my job is to bring peace and healing to society's traumatized helpers.
So I shall refrain and instead, share this.
youtu.be/AnaxMhtrUew?...
How Talking and Listening Can Help Heal Trauma
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I'm having a really hard time resisting the urge to post about politics and the state of my nation.
But my job is to bring peace and healing to society's traumatized helpers.
So I shall refrain and instead, share this.
youtu.be/AnaxMhtrUew?...
But my job is to bring peace and healing to society's traumatized helpers.
So I shall refrain and instead, share this.
youtu.be/AnaxMhtrUew?...
1) What IS a trauma-exposed professional?
2) How do I help them?
👉 Tap below for the answer to #1. From there, tap into the full video or go to my YouTube channel main page for the answer to #2.
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2) How do I help them?
👉 Tap below for the answer to #1. From there, tap into the full video or go to my YouTube channel main page for the answer to #2.
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What is a trauma-exposed professional?
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
1) What IS a trauma-exposed professional?
2) How do I help them?
👉 Tap below for the answer to #1. From there, tap into the full video or go to my YouTube channel main page for the answer to #2.
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2) How do I help them?
👉 Tap below for the answer to #1. From there, tap into the full video or go to my YouTube channel main page for the answer to #2.
youtube.com/shorts/KAe--...
🫨Today might be a good day to drop everything and breathe along with me for five minutes.
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Just Breathe | A Simple Guided Practice (5 Minutes)
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🫨Today might be a good day to drop everything and breathe along with me for five minutes.
youtu.be/QyZk8cqWsZY?...
youtu.be/QyZk8cqWsZY?...
Court personnel, healthcare folks, first responders, social workers and others...
Please educate yourself about Secondary Trauma and how it impacts your brain & body...and your life.
youtu.be/7f6T9jga7Fs?...
Please educate yourself about Secondary Trauma and how it impacts your brain & body...and your life.
youtu.be/7f6T9jga7Fs?...
A Start-to-Finish Roadmap to Healing and Wellbeing
YouTube video by Pause First Academy
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June 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Court personnel, healthcare folks, first responders, social workers and others...
Please educate yourself about Secondary Trauma and how it impacts your brain & body...and your life.
youtu.be/7f6T9jga7Fs?...
Please educate yourself about Secondary Trauma and how it impacts your brain & body...and your life.
youtu.be/7f6T9jga7Fs?...