Breathe In, Breathe Out with Krystal Jakosky

In last week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Tom Cronin and I spoke about the beauty of meditation and the power that already exists within all of us. This week, Tom returns to guide us through his Golden Heart Meditation. Tom Cronin spent 26 years in finance markets as one of Australia’s leading bond and swap brokers. He discovered meditation in the early stages of his career, when the anxi...

In our modern world, stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. The last several years have thrown us into a state of crisis where we’re left to deal with this new normal. How do we find peace and regain control amongst the chaos? The answer lies within. In this week’s episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, my guest and I dive into what an enlightened planet could look like and why meditation is a b...

Social anxiety can affect us all. When you realize everyone can have those same feelings of anxiety, a small weight is lifted. Hear me when I tell you that you are not alone. In this episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, I share my own recent struggles with social anxiety.    ______   FIRST TIME HERE? Hey, there! I’m Krystal Jakosky - a teacher, writer, and transformational life coach based in CO. I...

Like meditation, there are many misconceptions surrounding the art of tarot. Old wives tales, superstitions, and stereotypes distract us from the fact that it’s a beautiful tool we can use on our path towards personal growth and self-care. In today’s episode, my guest demystifies this beautiful lost art and walks us through a reading of our own. Emily McGill is a spiritual seeker, tarot reader, st...

In the process of creating and expanding this business, I’ve had the chance to really fine tune my message and hone in on my strengths and experiences as a teacher. As you know, I teach people to own their shit. I teach them to stop walking the paths others have placed before them and to create the lives that  they  want to live. The difficult part, though, is in order to truly teach others to own...

There’s nothing quite as taboo as the subject of sex. That’s why - in true Breathe In, Breathe Out fashion - we’re bringing it front and center in this week’s episode. Today’s conversation with my guest explores the essential role self-ownership plays in our sex lives and how to communicate clearly for what you want. It’s filled with beautiful nuggets of wisdom, actionable tips, and perfectly-time...

In last week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, we discussed how the concept of "spring cleaning" isn't just for dusty bookshelves and dingy windows. It's also a great concept to apply to our lives - what do we need to clean out and leave behind in winter? This week, I guide you through a gentle meditation to help you on your journey of spring cleaning.     ______   FIRST TIME HERE? Hey, there!...

Here in Colorado, spring is finally in full-swing. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and everything is turning green once again. Winter has come and gone and it's time to dust out the cobwebs and prepare for the new possibilities this season can offer. For most, spring cleaning is a time to wipe down baseboards and get rid of the clutter in the attic. But who says the same concept can't a...

The last few years have been full of chaos and confusion to say the least. In uncertain times, it’s easy to feel completely powerless. In today’s episode, Krystal and her guest remind us that the power has been within us all along and it’s our job to reclaim it.   Brighid Murphy is a shamanic practitioner and transformational healer who believes we all have an ultimate truth. Her teachings, traini...

We're big on celebrating victories around here - big  and  small. Today, we celebrate ONE YEAR of this podcast. That's one entire year - or 52 episodes - of growing, learning, and stretching in ways we never thought possible. In honor of Breathe In, Breathe Out's birthday, Krystal muses on what she's learned over the last year and shares the direction she's excited to take the podcast next.    ___...

Sometimes life's lessons can come from the most unexpected and magical places. For Krystal, it's pottery. This week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out features the five lessons that pottery has taught her about life and self-care. 

Have you ever gotten home from an exciting day and you want to tell your partner every single detail but they aren’t mentally or emotionally ready for it? You launch into your long story anyway and your partner is frustrated with you for not understanding why they’re not receptive to hearing it. We've all been there.  In this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal shares why this misco...

Journaling can seem like this really big, scary thing - but it really doesn't have to be. In this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal identifies and dispels the five common narratives that keep us from journaling.

For many of us with chronic pain or unidentifiable pain, it can be hard to cope at times. In this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal walks us through a guided meditation to help you through physical pain. 

Grief has been on the forefront of our minds and hearts lately as we watch those around us endure the devastation of the last several years. It's an unfortunate constant in life and it seems like the best way we can support our listeners is to dive in deeper and learn what we can. What is grief? How does it manifest? What can we do to help ourselves through it? What can we do to support loved ones...

In this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal reflects on the incredible opportunity she had to attend the TEDWomen 2021 conference in Palm Springs, California. 

Sometimes taking a few deep breaths is all you really need. In true Breathe In, Breathe Out fashion, this week Krystal guides us through a super simple meditation to help you tune out everything else and just...breathe.

What does "integrity" mean to you? In this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal shares a personal story about what it means to follow through - even when no one is watching.

Ever wonder how to stop ruminating on the past and worrying about the future? Want to learn how to be fully present in the here and now? In this episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal muses on one of her favorite quotes from Lao Tzu. 

"Back in September of 2021, I recognized a bit of a listless quality to life. Not depression, per say. I was simply going through the motions and slowly losing my spark. Languishing. Sliding. Wanting to feel strong and yet continually feeling a little “less” day by day. Ever been there?" In this week's episode, Krystal talks about what led to her needing to take a much-needed, honest-to-goodness b...

In last week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, we spoke about shifting gears and turning our eyes to bigger and brighter things. If you find you're in need of a gear shift, this meditation is for you. 

The last few weeks have been full of incredible change for our team. As we lay 2021 to rest and turn towards 2022 with fresh eyes, we find ourselves shifting gears. In this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, Krystal shares three questions to ask yourself when you find you're in need of a gear shift. 

The month of January is fraught with social comparison, sky-high expectations, and toxic rhetoric as we all race to become the best version of ourselves and forget all about our mistakes from the past. Everywhere we look is someone selling us on the idea of “new year, new you.” Though this might be motivating for some people, we'd rather focus on the wonderful human being you already are. In this...

We've all set sky-high New Year's Resolutions for ourselves on January 1st, only to fall short of our own expectations the very next week. The secret to actually achieving those goals? The answer lies in this week's episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out.

2021 has been quite the year. Our team sat down to chat about what lessons we’re taking away from 2021 and bringing into 2022. In this week's episode, Krystal shares a few of these thoughts and sentiments.