Crystal Zinn Podcast

Simple Hacks for stress, anxiety, gut health, fatigue and more with Brandon from @hyperionherbs  *INSTAGRAM LIVE RECORDING  He shared a powerful and simple video on his YouTube and on Instagram, reminding us that “we are OK, it’s going to be OK and we can do it !!”  I love talking to Brandon, because this message of hope simplicity and healing comes through and all of his stories and advice. He’s...

This episode is  important to me, because we both experienced death in the last couple weeks. I’m also feeling the collective grieving of loved ones passing during Covid. Join us as we discuss the different personal experiences of death we’ve had in our lives, the grieving process, the acceptance and allowance of this transition in all forms, and a beautiful story from a shaman, who ushers people...

Why is it important to tone and stress your body systems sometimes and what are the benefits? Julie Larson has been a safe teacher and facilitator of mine and I was thrilled she was willing to come on the podcast and share her knowledge, origin stories and personal experience with the medicine Kambo 🐸  Have you heard of it? It’s legal and used to treat depression, anxiety, malaria, chronic illnes...

What were you taught or inferred from your childhood examples and experience about the accessibility and acceptability of anger as an emotion? I think it’s pretty common for us to be raised in an environment where being told to calm down and being removed from experiences due to overwhelming emotions, was quite common! This sends the message that there is something inherently wrong with feeling th...

Why are more men showing up to the work now? We loved hearing about Jeff's journey from his childhood experiences that framed his original ideas of masculinity to excelling at multiple sports to landing in debilitating back pain that ultimately set him on his journey through yoga and the healing arts. I love what he says at the end about what he's found as the path through the masculine...

In A Course In Miracles, we learn the capital “T” Truth that we were always whole and it is the removal of wrong minded thinking and the remembrance of this that brings us into spontaneous miracles.  In this episode, Nicole and I talk about having this orientation as you approach your healing journey, and remembering your wholeness. In the chakra system, it is blockages that prevents your energeti...

Evan is a husband, father of 3 boys, violent crimes detective specializing in domestic violence, 35 years teaching and studying martial arts, retired marine and has his masters degree in administration and bachelors degree in psychology. You can imagine the wisdom and powerful perspective we get to hear on this subject!  Evan was my first martial arts (Kenpo) instructor and I have been inspired by...

Lu’s vision and compassion and understanding of what women need to feel confident in this way and take care of themselves is expansive! She is a skin care nerd, makeup junkie, and expert on many beauty practices.  Hearing her story and intentions for her passion project will make you feel seen, supported and inspired. Let us know if uou can relate! She shared her heart with us and I feel lucky to...

Jen Marie is an expert in self defense and specializes in bringing these techniques to civilians and making them pertinent to our healing journey, health and discipline in our current lives and situations. She is a purpel belt in Brazilian jujitsu, and a second-degree black belt in Krav Maga. She also practices Mui, Thai, boxing and teaches self-defense classes for women.  We crossed paths almost...

We’re recording a series of mini pods to bring you thoughts on the anatomy and energetics underlying each chakra area in the body. Let me know on social or in the comments below what subjects you’d love to hear more discussion on. https://instagram.com/crystalzinnyoga https://instagram.com/zinnyoga

Is the recovery model different today than it was 20 years ago? I believe we need to leave the labels behind us and move into more freedom and creation after addiction & recovery. We have a lot more tools and research available to us than we did 15 years ago. But despite that Robbie still figured out a system, added tools to his tool belt of spiritual healing practices and grew his spiritual g...

Why is movement so important on you’re healing journey? And when is it type to pull yourself out of the repetitive dark night of the soul? What movement practices have been necessary for your mental health  Annie Law's life has been a journey of perpetual motion. Through dance, kickboxing, CrossFit, and yoga, she has learned to embrace the ebb and flow of life's constant shifts. However,...

Rachael is a fellow anatomy curriculum creator, yoga lover, brilliant thinker, people person and biomechanics enthusiast. Her story is absolutely incredible. She went from being an Ivy League scholar in New York to being on her deathbed several times, not even being able to complete her favorite sudoku puzzles, through a journey of self discovery, Buddhist mindfulness practices, yoga trainings, so...

“If you want to understand the universe think in terms of energy, vibration and frequency” Nikola Tesla How does SOUND effect your body and your brain? Nichole Tandy has created a beautifully simple course called “Mindful Sound Healing” to help people learn how to utilize different instruments like crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, drums, chimes, and more to create contrast between sound an silence an...

This is a recording of a raw instagram live with Hugh Vail. The material is so powerful! From Hugh's horse metaphors to his explanation of the nervous system and insights about trauma bonding... this is a beautiful conversation you don't want to miss. There is so much information here so be sure to check out the links below so you can revisit material and stay in the know for opportuniti...

“True healing comes from looking at our emotions as messengers from the body and use these concepts to begin to detangle the overwhelming diagnosis of mental illness.” Reid Reid is a Psychiatrist (for his day job) acro and vinyasa yoga teacher & practitioner, and runs clinics trials and research in psychedelics and plant medicine for mental health. He sees patients for eating disorders, depres...

Today we’re going to break down the principles of regulating your nervous system, using the quantum realm in your meditations, and understanding so that you can shed your perceived limitations. We were excited to spend time with Lynsey and hear about her personal experiences, teachings, and insight on this topic! Dr Lynsey Rangel lives in northern Utah. She is dedicated to holistic healing with th...

I was a guest on Beth’s podcast “Surf The Cosmos” again! We discuss the archetype of Lilith through mythology and astrology and how it related to shadow work. What shadow work really is, when you should do it, and what it means to integrate this work for a better outcome in your life. Beth is honest, authentic, willing to do the work, and hold space for others. She has been one of my greatest frie...

Have you always wanted to meditate but didn’t know where to start? Ruston Jones is the perfect person to talk about how to begin meditating and then approachable and palatable way. He has an amazing story about how he fell into one modality after another on his journey, how he survived a motorcycle accident, and the day of his spontaneous, awakening or second life as he calls it. I really enjoyed...

This is a recording of a instagram live! What do all these things have in common? This was a fascinating conversation with Brandon from Hyperion Herbs where he shares his personal story, what led him to creating his high quality herbal supplement company and the Eastern philosophies and practices that support his continued healing. He talks about mental illness, the evolution of the health industr...

Brandy has been one of MY most influential teachers on my yoga journey! She is an international yoga champion (which she says feels like a lifetime ago) because since then she has become a leader and an icon all over the world, creates the most incredible yoga retreats, founded Ivy Standard Yoga, trains YTT’s in 26&2 and integrated series and most importantly is a mama of 3 beautiful children...

Creation for the sake of creation is healing for your body and brain! Tamra takes us though some of her personal experiences with chronic illness, her knowledge of art mediums and elementary education and the tools that she learns and still practices today to connect to spirit.  Her knowledge of different art mediums is impressive to say the least but what you NEED to hear is her perspective on us...

This episode is from “Beth and friends surf the cosmos” Check it out on Spotify and follow Beth on instagram @psychicintegration We had the most beautiful conversation surrounding the book, Loving What Is by Byron Katie. This book catalogs her journey, and her moment of awakening in realization and subsequent practice of questioning the thoughts in your head. It’s powerful and deep and Beth and I...

Change the way you move and you can change your whole life! In this episode, we get to hear from Sarah Godfrey who is a CLMA (Certified Laban-Bartenieff Movement Therapist) & RSMT (Registered Somatic Movement Therapist) But what does that mean?? She basically utilizes many tools including movement to help people heal, find confidence and embody leadership qualities on a deeper level. She share...

What if doing less is the answer that will bring about the greatest change? We get to learn all about Abigail’s story from business executive and super momma to a life threatening stroke mid yoga class, advocating for herself and her subsequent journey to full recovery, life/work balance and offering Yin Training’s, Adaptive Yoga Teacher Trainings, Tea Ceremonies, Ayurveda & Herb knowledge and...