My Sacred Pause: Daily reflections on looking within, loving who you are, and living out loud by Melinda Scime. Ph.D. is a collection of essays designed to inspire busy women to pause and take a few minutes for themselves each day. The daily reflections are a culmination of Dr. Scime's work as a therapist, yoga teacher, and Badass Self-Care® coach. The stories and strategies that she shares within the book grew out of her experiences as a woman navigating self-care in this patriarchal world. Readers will learn how to give themselves the same beautiful care they so easily give others. They will be inspired by the simple yet powerful mindfulness and self-care strategies within the book. My Sacred Pause invites you to find peace and presence inside of your daily life.