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This Made Me Pause.
This Made Me Pause is a podcast about those quiet, unexpected moments that catch you off guard—at work, halfway up a mountain, or in the middle of a messy day.
I’m Prerna Goel—fintech veteran, artist, and hiker. In each short episode, I share a true story or thought from my life as it’s unfolding. You won’t find five-step fixes here. Just real, in-the-moment reflections—honest, imperfect, and unfolding in real time.
If you’ve been wondering what matters—or how to make space for something different—this might be your kind of pause.
Episodes
17 episodes
Are you steering too hard?
A short reflection on control, uncertainty, and why we try so hard to force our lives into a direction they may not want to go. It’s about trusting yourself a bit more than you currently do.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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4:32
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Where did you first find peace?
The first time I hiked, I was eight — and something in me stilled. Years later, through all the noise of life and work, that feeling returned. This episode is about remembering where you first felt completely at peace with yourself — and findin...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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4:21
What if the cure is sunlight?
I grew up hearing “Go sit in the morning sun, it’s good for you.” At the time, it sounded like one of those things you were just supposed to do — like drinking haldi milk or doing Surya Namaskar. But now, science says they wer...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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6:45
When did you last really notice?
I went out looking for mushrooms. That’s it. Nothing fancy.And somehow, it turned into one of the happiest days I’ve had in a long time.This episode is about rediscovering childlike joy — the kind that hides in small thin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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2:51
What does it really mean to show up?
We often say I’m here for you — but are we really showing up in ways that help, or just in ways that suit us? In this episode, I explore what real support looks like: lowering the effort for the other person, asking instead of assuming...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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3:29
Are we managing health, or living it?
After listening to Dr. Rhonda Patrick talk longevity science, I found myself wondering — are we all becoming a bit too obsessed? We track, hack, and optimise, yet often miss the basics: sunlight, movement, rest, simple food. This episode explor...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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3:55
What can change in five days?
I share a Japanese tradition of seventy-two microseasons — each just five days long — and how it inspired me to notice the small shifts in my own life. From fallen leaves and spider webs to restless energy and quiet evenings, these mini-seasons...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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3:32
What if pain and joy belong together?
A line from The Sandman made me pause: “There is no such thing as a one-sided coin.” In this episode, I sit with what it means to hold both sides — grief and laughter, ache and hope, endings and beginnings — and what wholeness might lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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3:47
Are you ready to hear yourself?
I’ve been thinking about what happens when you stop softening the edges and start telling the truth — not to other people, but to yourself. It’s uncomfortable. It’s freeing. And it made me pause.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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2:49
Who should adjust?
A women’s event. A soft-spoken panel. A woman at the back who asked for more than a seat at the front—and in doing so, made me rethink the whole setup. This is the moment that made me pause.Not just because of what she said, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:14
Is everyone just faking it?
If even Bob Dylan needed reassurance, what chance do the rest of us have? In this episode, I share a story that completely reframed how I think about imposter syndrome — not as a flaw, but as a signpost. Maybe feeling like you’re out of your de...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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3:49
Can a sentence define you?
Some childhood memories fade. Others leave a mark so deep, they shape who we become — even when we don't realise it. In this episode, I share the one sentence I heard as a child that quietly rewired the way I moved through the world. It’s a sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:08
When is it time to stop?
I didn’t reach the summit. And that’s where the real reflection began.This episode is about a climb I didn’t finish — and what that decision taught me about limits, timing, and quiet strength. Sometimes, the lesson isn’t in push...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:17
Is it just stuff?
It started with a junk drawer.One of those quiet afternoons where the clutter felt too much. What began as a simple purge made me pause — and ask why I’ve been holding on to so much, and what actually matters.This episode is about...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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3:53
Who’s it really for?
I didn’t expect a question about my LinkedIn headline to stop me in my tracks.But it did.This episode is about the strange discomfort of being recognised — and the even stranger idea that sharing our wins might not be about us at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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3:41