

hey, wait
Jay Moon Fields
Hey, Wait is a podcast about what happens when you stop reacting from old patterns—and start responding from what's actually true. Because those two little words—"Hey, wait"—can change what comes next for you.
Hosted by leading somatic coach, educator and author Jay Moon Fields, each episode brings real, unpolished conversations with people who know their stuff but keep it human—exploring what it takes to come home to yourself when it matters most. If you're navigating conflict, change, or just trying to show up with more self-worth in all that you do—you're in the right place.
Hosted by leading somatic coach, educator and author Jay Moon Fields, each episode brings real, unpolished conversations with people who know their stuff but keep it human—exploring what it takes to come home to yourself when it matters most. If you're navigating conflict, change, or just trying to show up with more self-worth in all that you do—you're in the right place.
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May 8, 2025 • 47min
Hey, Wait… Alcohol Is Keeping You Small: with Sarah Rusbatch | #3
Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life. In today's episode, Jay Moon Fields is joined by Award Winning Author, Wellbeing Coach, and Keynote Speaker, Sarah Rusbatch. Sarah's journey toward sobriety has covered a large portion of her life, and today she works tirelessly to support women all over the globe to create and live their best lives as they age. Sarah's "Hey, Wait" moment began by choosing a better life for herself, and she is generous enough to share her story with Jay throughout the course of the episode. They discuss at length "Grey Area Drinking", what it is, and how it impacts the entire lives of those that it affects. It's a can't miss conversation for anyone willing to try something different in an effort to improve their life. If you'd like to connect with Sarah for coaching directly, visit her website and set up a meeting at: https://sarahrusbatch.com/ And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. And be sure to connect with her across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways: We Can't Metabolize Alcohol the Same Way in our 40s and 50s as we did in our 20s. It's Not About Alcohol, It's About the Whole Picture of What Is and Isn't Working for You. Grey Area Drinking is the place between an "Alcoholic" and "Take-it-or-Leave-It" Drinkers. For Grey Area Drinkers it's easier to drink None Than One. Alcohol Use Disorder in Women Has Increased 80% in the last 30 Years. Alcohol Keeps Us Small– And Keeps Us Trapped in a Life We Don't Want. The Goal Isn't To Be Sober, the Goal Is to Love Yourself So Much You Don't Want to Drink. How Hard it Is at the Start… Is Not How Hard It Will Be Forever. Many Women Swap Alcohol for Sugar. Your Homework: Put Your Hand on Your Heart and Ask: "How Do I Feel, and What do I Need?" Know that Your Insides Matter… And the Right People Will Meet You There. More on Sarah Rusbach: Official Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/ Sarah's Book, "Beyond Booze": https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/ "The Women's Wellbeing Collective" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/ Sarah's FREE Guide, "100 Things to Do Instead of Drinking": https://sarahrusbatch.com/free-guide-100-things-to-do-instead-of-drinking Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

May 6, 2025 • 19min
How Are You, Really? | #2
Welcome back to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. Each episode we'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life. In today's episode, we are focusing on the first step in the 3 Step "Hey, Wait" Process… Noticing When You're Having a Bad Experience of Yourself Around Someone Else. In life we often go into autopilot mode. How many times have you driven home from work and totally forgot the entire drive once you've arrived? We often do the same thing when we're having a conversation with others– totally forgetting to acknowledge the way that we're feeling in our bodies throughout our interactions. Step 1 of "Hey, Wait" starts by recognizing how you're feeling. Take a moment. Connect. Breathe. By focusing inward as you carry on throughout your day and throughout your interactions with others, you are strengthening your neural pathways, bit by bit. And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it is released. You won't want to miss the conversations that Jay has lined up, and be sure to connect with her across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways: You Can Feel Grounded, Empowered, Self-Confident, and Peaceful Around Others Your Brain is Wired to Pay More Attention to What's Going on Around You… Than What's Going on Inside You. Safety, Belonging, and Mattering are the Core of Being Human Noticing Your Insides will Require Strengthening Your Neural Pathways The Things That Don't Feel Good Have Most to Do With the State You're In. The Social Engagement State is Your Goal Your Homework: Start Making 10% of Your "Inner Pings" About Yourself Try to Focus Inward & Stay Inward as You Do a Task– Notice How You're Feeling Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

May 1, 2025 • 32min
Hey, Wait! Your Reality Matters Too! | #1
Welcome to the Premiere episode of the "Hey, Wait" Podcast, hosted by embodiment coach, educator, and author Jay Moon Fields. In each episode she'll be sharing stories, insights, interviews, and practical tools to help you shift how you show up in your relationships, and in your life. In today's episode, Jay shares her story and the origin of "Hey, Wait"—and explains why it might be one of the most powerful phrases you can use every day. It's about choosing to stay solid in yourself. It's about choosing to have the kind of life and relationships you've always imagined. And it's about choosing to pause… check-in… and realign your insides with your outsides en route to recognizing that your reality matters too. The beauty of saying "Hey, Wait" is that you actually don't have to wait until you're by yourself to be kind to yourself. You CAN have your needs met, and you CAN give yourself a better experience in the world. And Hey, Wait! Before you go, make sure to subscribe to the "Hey, Wait" Podcast so you can follow along with every new episode as soon as it's released. You won't want to miss the conversations that Jay has lined up, and be sure to connect with her across all social media platforms so you can submit your questions to the Podcast. You just might be featured on a future episode! Key Takeaways: "Hey, Wait" is a Way of Interrupting Your Pattern of Losing Yourself Around Other People Your Reality is Real and Valid and Important The Day you Stop Saying "Hey, Wait" is the Day you Start Thinking there is Something Wrong with You For Wanting to Be Related To. The 3 Steps of "Hey, Wait": Notice When You're Having a Bad Experience of Yourself Give Yourself Permission to Pause Actually Say "Hey, Wait", Followed by "I", and a Statement About What's True for You Your Homework: Take a Moment to take a "Hey Wait" moment for yourself Share this Episode with a Friend Ready to Dive Deeper? More on Jay Moon Fields: Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/ Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields


