Threshold Moments

Welcome, dear ones.  This week we have with us Kristin Bosteels, a woman who has faced life and death multiple times. Her roots are deeper and wider than anything that can be taken from her. She is a well-practiced yogi, a disciple of mindset, and a human on a journey back to herself. Kristin teaches Yoga on the Inside . Her passion lies in teaching and sharing the therapeutic benefits of yoga wit...

In this week's Mini Musing, I share reflections from my time as an athlete, sports trainer, and yoga teacher to offer insight on how we can actually change unconscious patterns in our lives. Listen in to learn why it's important to observe, process, and upgrade in the moment. And to unpack what John Frappier teaches us — that "We can't learn new patterns in a state of fatigue." I end with reflecti...

Welcome back, dear ones. Today, we have a powerful episode featuring my friend and mothering mentor, Eliza Reynolds. Eliza is a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and professional mentor for pre-teens and teens. She and her mother co-authored the best selling book, Mothering and Daughtering, and facilitated sold-out workshops for mothers and their pre-teen and teen daughters for many year...

Welcome, dear listener. In today's mini musing, I'm sharing one of my favorite tools for threshold moments—resuscitation. And I'm gently asking the question, What could it look like to embrace a period of resuscitation with a "yes to myself" mindset? Using the framework of the window of tolerance, I describe how we might react to stress differently depending on the width of our window. I also shar...

Hello, dear ones! Today we're talking with Elena Brower, a woman who has profoundly impacted my life due to the integrity with which she lives her own. Elena is a mother, mentor, artist, teacher, bestselling author and host of the Practice You podcast. Her first poetry collection, Softening Time , comes out today!! Please do yourself a favor and grab a copy or two! Together, we discuss the powerfu...

Welcome, friends. Today I've invited my dear friend Therin Pohley to join me for a conversation about the seasonal shifts our bodies undergo in the Spring. Therin is an esthetician who has a profound passion for self-care and whole body wellness. She has a distinctive and extensive knowledge thanks to her 20 years in the beauty and wellness industry. And she thrives on demonstrating to customers h...

Welcome, friends. Today I'm talking with Nitika Chopra about something over 130 million Americans struggle with — living with chronic illness. Nitika is a certified life coach, wellness entrepreneur, founder of the Chronicon event, and a motivational lifestyle guru. It is her life's purpose to teach radical self-love and help people with chronic illnesses thrive. In this conversation, we explore w...

Welcome, friends. In today's episode, I'm reflecting on creating the conditions for more easeful nervous system regulation and how we know that healing is happening. I talk about the Activation Map by Peter Levine, which was updated into the "Three Directions Map," by Brigit Viskins to include looping. When activation occurs we may have the ability to distract and sooth back down to stabilization,...

Welcome, friends. Today we bring you Tamika Schilbe Cole for a discussion about her new book TruthAches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth. Tamika is an author, yoga instructor, and psychotherapist in private practice specializing in anxiety, trauma, betrayal, injury recovery, chronic illness, speaking difficult truths, spiritual support (multi-faith), and pandemic g...

Welcome, friends. In today's episode, I'm reflecting on the importance of taking our teachers and ourselves off the pedestal. I talk about my experiences as a yoga teacher, the grief of realizing our gurus are fallible, and a lesson I heard from Elizabeth Lesser over 13 years ago— that we're all just bozos on the bus. Join me as we release our heroes and come back to ourselves, so we can embrace p...

Welcome, friends. Today we bring you Jackie Gallo. Jackie has walked many paths. All of them have something to do with filling a gap between a very system-based protocol and a more human-based exploration. Currently, Jackie is the Director of Education at Roots, a place-based micro school that she created during the pandemic and continues to expand on every year. In this conversation, we explore t...

Hello, everyone! Today, I will be talking about the Five Point Sequence, with a focus on the first point: Preparation. How does your past inform how you currently build preparation into your life?  In this episode, I talk about the power of having a coherent preparation pattern, and how through somatic work we can go back on the timeline (timeline repair) and update and rewire patterning toward so...

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Linda Sivertsen. Linda and I talk about finding our own way to do the things we're pulled to do, trusting in our visions, and feeling the ache. Linda also gets into having grown children, her journey out of Hollywood, growing through motherhood, and the mission to save the wild horses. Let's dive in! Linda Sivertsen is an award-winning author; a  New York Times...

Hello, everyone! Today I will be talking about creation and destruction, as we unpack the question — Where is there health within this pairing and where is there dysfunction?   In this episode, I also explore the relationship of existence and exile within groups and how group ecosystems create opportunities for healthy dynamic mutual growth and dynamic mutual destruction.    And the inquiry at the...

Today, I'm joined by Kate Northrup to talk about the threshold from ambitious, entrepreneurial women to becoming new moms. In our conversation, Kate shares how her priorities shifted across that threshold, from big productions to small sacred community.  We also talk about the metaphorical winters in life - those times when ideas stop flowing. And we ask, how can we bundle ourselves up to relax in...

Hello, everyone!    Today's episode challenges the message that consistent production or having fun, exciting news to share year-round is normal.     Hearing about seasonal energy may normalize how you are feeling instead of how you think you should feel. Since we ourselves are nature, it makes sense that we too will experience energies that reflect the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winte...

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Ted King. We talk about Ted's journey into cycling, the genetics of a good cyclist, and lessons he has learned from his parents. Ted also gets into how he stays optimistic, the decision to go into retirement, and sipping on Maple Syrup. Let's dive in! Ted King took a fast track into pro cycling. Just three years post-college he was the number one ranked America...

Hello, everyone! Today, I will be talking about the power of curiosity, the possibilities from wondering, and manifestation. I also get into creating possibilities in the new year, how our words and thoughts make a difference, and clarity in non-attachment. In this episode you'll learn: [00:56] What's interesting about reticular formation. [03:27] Staying curious. [08:19] "I wonder…" [11:14] Manif...

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Amber Lilyestrom. We talk about the beauty of our past experiences, the importance of self-care, and practicing mindfulness. Amber also gets into the power of words, the celebration of slowing down, and we hear some profound thoughts from Amber's book,  Paddle Home . Let's dive in! Amber Lilyestrom is a business mentor, branding expert, author, and speaker. Her...

In this Mini Musings episode I share with you the map that inspired Threshold Moments. The Cycle of Awareness map was created by Don and Amba Stapleton PhD. I share this map at the beginning of most of my trainings because I find it highly orienting. When I feel lost, this map helps me see where I've been, where I am and where I'm going. If only it could let me know how long I'll be in any one sta...

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Michael Leary. We talk about the earliest pivotal moments in his life, the importance of creating a North Star of where you want to go, and how to parent with past trauma. We also talk about morning rituals, getting enough sleep to start the day, and making small changes to achieve happiness. Michael Leary is a husband, father, trainer, and dog-dad to Griff (th...

Hello, welcome. I'm Sarah Tacy and this is Threshold Moments, a podcast where guests and I share stories about the process of updating into truer versions of ourselves. The path is unknown and the pull feels real. Together, we share our grief, laughter, love and life-saving tools. Join us.