You know that feeling when something just feels right and there’s no other way to explain it? It’s almost like your mind and your body say, “Ahhh yes. Finally! This is it.” That’s how Paula Jane Newman felt when she experienced meditation for the first time. The rest is history! Erin and Paula Jane talk about everything from what it means to develop a meditation practice to how humor can really be the best medicine. If you’re looking for a remedy for the everyday stress that creeps up and a few deep belly laughs along the way – this is the episode for you. More about Paula Jane Newman: British Paula is known as the “Real Deal.” She couldn’t be fake if an Oscar depended on it. As a comedian and trained theater actress in Los Angeles, Paula initiated the first Carnegie Mellon West Coast showcase. She was quickly cast in the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, but sustained a repetitive strain injury doing office work and investigated meditation to deal with living in chronic physical pain.  Paula investigated methods outside of opioids to deal with pain and studied over 6,500 hours to become a recognized Vedic Meditation teacher and the founder of Aware Meditation – a non-profit to help others gain healing with meditation and leap off the pain medication cycle. She has worked in over 60 TV projects, film projects, and video games. She’s performed stand-up internationally including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sydney Comedy Club, and Happy Endings Sydney.  ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Complete Gabby Bernstein’s Positive Energy Meditation. Show Links: ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Paula Jane Newman: ·       Paula Jane’s LinkedIn ·       Paula Jane’s Instagram ·       Paula Jane’s linktree P    Paula Jane's website   Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)