Pause First Academy

I took the 21-Day meditation course from Kim and I learned so much! Up until that point I'd only been doing guided meditation here and there because I wasn't really sure how to do it on my own. Kim broke it down into easy to follow steps, boosted my confidence and took the unknown out of the practice. Now I have a daily meditation practice that I feel confident about and look forward to.

Kim's meditation practice has been a powerful part of my wellness journey. I genuinely enjoy her grounded, approachable style and the way she meets everyone exactly where they are, whether they're new to meditation or are carrying deep emotional weight. As a first responder, having tools like this to stay centered is essential, and Kim makes meditation not only accessible, but something I truly look forward to. She creates space for healing, and that means everything to me.

Pause First Academy has taught me that I can indeed meditate. My mind tends to race all the time, and I felt that there was no way to shut it off. I learned through taking courses through the academy, that I can indeed learn to let those thought go and just drift by. Thank you Kim Colegrove and Pause First!

"Thank you for an amazing training! I learned a lot from it and took many new resources with me that I will definitely use and pass along to the officers at my agency."

Let me say that the Pause First Academy is a valuable and useful tool that I have made great use of. As a recently retired first responder, with 21 years experience/exposure in the role of firefighter/AEMT, I find the material offered extremely helpful in building and maintaining skills of resilience. Having said that, I have been able to process my own PTSD diagnosis and take steps towards a new and healthier life. Many thanks to you all.

I had the opportunity to meet Kim at a training and was so impressed by her story and passion behind her mission. She is making a difference in the first line, boots to the ground, first responders that struggle. Many struggle in silence and either don't know how to ask for help, or believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. I love that the training teaches a group of officers how we can make a difference and then provides us the tools to make it happen. We can then not only help those in need, but teach others to help people.