Thursday, January 8th,
7 - 9 pm
Loopwell is honored to welcome Jillian Pransky for the exclusive launch of her forthcoming book, The Power of the Pause—a timely guide to cultivating clarity, steadiness, and compassion in a world that rarely slows down. The evening will be moderated by Lisa Weinert, author, editor, and founder of Narrative Healing.
In her new book, Jillian reveals how a simple 90-second pause can interrupt stress patterns, regulate the nervous system, and shift us from reactive to intentional. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, somatic wisdom, and decades of teaching, The Power of the Pause offers a practical, compassionate roadmap for navigating modern life with greater presence.
Join us for an intimate conversation between Jillian and Lisa as they explore:
Why pausing is essential in a world of constant stimulation
How a brief pause helps regulate the nervous system
The shift from habitual reactions to intentional responses
How pausing opens the door to deeper connection—with ourselves and each other
The evening includes a guided reflection, meaningful discussion, and an open Q+A as we celebrate the release of Jillian’s new work.
In this intimate workshop, you can expect:
Fireside Chat led by Lisa Weinert
Guided reflection with Jillian
Q + A
Lite bites & mocktails
Book signing
Community gathering
Signature Event Price: $75
A portion of the proceeds goes to the Givewell Project™
Book Sales in Partner with
Photo: Sophia Marvides (sophiastudio.co)About Jillian Pransky
Jillian Pransky is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), mindfulness teacher, and integrative wellness expert.
She’s the author of the bestselling book Deep Listening, released in 2017 and now in its third printing, and her forthcoming book The Power of the Pause will be released in January 2026 from Sterling Ethos/Hachette Book Group.
Jillian’s work has been featured in The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, CNN, and Yoga Journal, and she’s a longtime faculty member at Kripalu, Omega, and Esalen.
A student of Pema Chödrön’s work since 1998, Jillian infuses her teachings with mindfulness practices, compassion, and ease. For over 30 years, she's been teaching people all over the world the principles of pausing and deep listening through classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings.
Jillian blends the principles of deep listening and pausing through mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic wisdom to create practices that are both deeply grounding and highly accessible. Whether she’s leading a retreat, training teachers, or guiding her global community online, her message remains the same: When we learn to pause, to truly land in our bodies and meet ourselves with compassion, we are able to be more connected in our relationships and with the world around us.
Learn More: jillianpransky.com
Instagram: @jillianpransky
Lisa Weinert:
Lisa Weinert is an author, editor, and founder of Narrative Healing, a body-centered writing methodology that blends storytelling, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices. A former editor at Penguin Random House with nearly a decade at Knopf/Doubleday, she has coached and supported dozens of bestselling and award-winning authors.
Lisa currently teaches in writing programs at Wesleyan University and The Authors Guild and is the author of Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story (Hachette, 2024). A certified restorative and therapeutic yoga teacher and MSW candidate at Fordham University, Lisa’s work centers on the belief that our stories hold powerful medicine—personally and collectively—and that healing begins in the body.
Learn More: www.lisaweinert.com
Instagram: @narrativehealing
Introductions by Kanan Kapila
Loopwell’s Director of Spiritual Well-being and Licensed Psychotherapist.
Instagram: @kanankapila