Embracing Wisdom with Stacie

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm sharing a personal update on my ongoing hip journey and something I've been reflecting on along the way. After years of surgeries, I've noticed how often people want someone to blame. Sometimes they blame the surgeons. Sometimes they wonder if I made the wrong decisions. It comes from a place of caring, but it has made me ask a deeper question:...

Send us Fan Mail After years of chronic pain, multiple surgeries, and feeling like my nervous system was stuck in survival mode, I decided to try something new: neurofeedback. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal experience during my first weeks of treatment, why I chose this path, and the surprising discoveries from my brain mapping session. One of the most fascinating findings? My brain...

Send us Fan Mail Balance isn't about doing everything equally — it's about noticing where you've drifted and finding your way back. In this episode, Stacie uses the infinity symbol (∞) as a visual framework for understanding life balance. On one side: stress, overwhelm, trauma, and pain. One the other: happiness, healing, and coping strategies. The figure-eight flow between them rev...

Send us Fan Mail In this soulful March episode, we explore what it means to clear the clutter of the heart and prepare our inner soil for new growth. Just as a garden cannot thrive in hardened, crowded soil, our spirits cannot flourish when weighed down by old emotions, resentment, grief, fear, or stories that no longer serve us. In this guided reflection, you’ll discover:  • How emotional clutter...

Send us Fan Mail In this professional workshop, we explore how mindfulness and adaptive yoga practices support self-regulation, resilience, and stress recovery following brain injury. Designed for rehabilitation professionals, assisted living providers, therapists, and caregivers, this session introduces practical tools that can be integrated into clinical and care settings immediately. Topics inc...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 EPISODE DESCRIPTION  When life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped, expected, or worked so hard for, it can leave us feeling lost, discouraged, or deeply disappointed. In those moments, we often have two choices: to close down or to stay open. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to meet unexpected change with honesty, compassion, and resilience—without bypassing grief or fo...

Send us Fan Mail Ahimsa, often translated as non-violence, is more than a yogic concept—it’s a daily practice in how we treat ourselves and others. In this episode, we explore what it means to live ahimsa in real life, especially when it comes to self-love, inner dialogue, boundaries, and compassion during challenging moments. This conversation invites a softer, more honest approach to self-care—o...

Send us Fan Mail Doubt has a quiet way of sneaking in—during moments of change, healing, growth, or when we’re standing at the edge of something new. In this episode, we explore what happens when doubt creeps in and how we can meet it with presence rather than resistance. Instead of pushing doubt away or letting it take over, this conversation invites you to slow down, listen gently, and respond w...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I share an honest update on my ongoing hip replacement journey—what it’s teaching me about patience, resilience, and surrender. When life asks more of us than we feel ready to give, wisdom becomes a lifeline. Through the lens of The Four Agreements —Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, and Always Do...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that constantly urges us to do more, move faster, and measure our worth by productivity, choosing presence can feel like a radical act. In this reflective episode, I explore what it means to release hustle as the benchmark for success and instead root ourselves in presence—in our bodies, our relationships, and our daily lives. I share why presence has become my word of...

Send us Fan Mail Choosing a word for your year can bring clarity, grounding, and direction—especially when life feels uncertain or full. In this short 12-minute podcast-style guided talk, I share my word for the year—Presence—why I chose it, and how you can choose a word or intention that truly supports you. This is not about resolutions or pressure. It’s about choosing a word that feels steady, c...

Send us Fan Mail As the year comes to a close, I’m taking time to gently reflect on 2025—the lessons it offered, the challenges that shaped me, and the unexpected gifts that emerged along the way. My word of the year for 2025 was renewal, and I had many new experiences. In this year-end recap, I share what this past year taught me about resilience, presence, and honoring the body and spirit throug...

Send us Fan Mail In seasons of confusion—whether medical decisions, financial stress, relationship uncertainty, or career crossroads—we often feel pressured to choose the “right” direction immediately. But clarity rarely comes from chaos. In today’s episode, I share why it’s not only okay but necessary to pause. To stop. To take a time-out from the swirl of decisions and emotions so you can reconn...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with feeling worthy of love, success, or happiness? In this episode, I share the simple yet powerful practices that transformed my self-worth: mindful meditation, affirmations, gratitude rituals, and learning to be “selfish” in a healthy way. 💛 Learn how to: Quiet your inner critic Build daily self-love habits Honor your needs without guilt Step fully into the per...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, I’m sharing a season of renewal and some truly exciting news—my very first book has been published! 🌿📖 Tune in as I open up about the journey of healing, growth, and alignment that led to this milestone, and how the theme of renewal continues to shape my work and daily life. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes reflections on writing, publishing, and stepping i...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ In this episode, we dive into what it really means to live with authenticity and intention. No scripts, no editing—just real, raw, and honest conversation about showing up as your truest self. When we let go of perfection and embrace the messy, beautiful truth of real life, we create space for deeper connection, freedom, and peace. 🎧 Listen in as we explore: Why authenticity m...

Send us Fan Mail In this mindfulness talk, we explore how tuning inward helps us uncover the values that truly guide and sustain us. Our values—whether compassion, honesty, kindness, or presence—serve as an inner compass, shaping the way we move through the world. Through mindfulness, we begin to notice where our actions align with these deeper truths, and where they may not. This awareness invite...

Send us Fan Mail Catching Up & Kicking Off 🎙️ Season 3 begins with a heart-to-heart. In this episode, I share a bit of my journey—what it’s been like raising three kids on my own (including one with special needs), how yoga became both my self-healing tool and my life’s work, and the unexpected shift from living a healthy, active lifestyle to navigating chronic pain. It’s raw, real, and honest...

Send us Fan Mail ☀️ Summer Reflections: Joy, Resilience & Abundance 🌿 In this episode, I share a heartfelt recap of my summer—the beauty, the challenges, and the moments of quiet growth in between. Life has a way of testing us, but I believe joy is always available when we choose to see it. I’ll take you through how I leaned into gratitude, found lightness in hard times, and why I trust deepl...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about a total hip replacement surgery or recovering from one? In this video, I share the real things I wish I knew before my own total hip replacement — from the surprises in recovery to the mindset shifts that made all the difference. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or already healing, these tips will help you feel more confident, supported, and ready for the road a...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Join me live for a soulful garden chat where we dive into the beauty of pacing ourselves, embracing patience, and trusting the process—both in the garden and in life. 🌻 Whether you’re harvesting, weeding, planting, or just sitting in stillness with the soil, this live chat is about slowing down and tuning in. I’ll also share practical garden chores for this time of year, perso...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is full of energy—long days, heat, and the temptation to do more and bloom bigger. But what if we slowed down and found grounding in the simple joys? In this live chat, I’m sharing: 🌱 Practical ways to stay grounded in the summer heat 🌸 How to create moments of calm in the “go-go-go” energy of the season 🌞 Inspiration from my garden to align with nature’s rhythms ✨ Take...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Garden Chat Series – Week 2: Having Faith  Join me for this reflective walk through the garden as we explore one of the most powerful mindset shifts: having faith in the process. Whether it’s a job change, a shift in a relationship, recovering from an illness, or as simple as planting cucumbers. Take a listen to how the cucumbers have been a great teacher for me this year o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Embracing Wisdom with Stacie ! In today’s episode, we dive into the power of mindset coaching and how seeing two sides of every situation can shift our perspective. Learning to embrace what is and release judgment is key to finding peace in everyday life. We’ll also explore the impulse reactions we have in response to conversations, topics, and even o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embracing Wisdom, we explore the quiet strength of inner grace and natural beauty during uncertain times — both personal and collective. When life feels shaky, it’s easy to seek external validation, comfort, or control. But yoga teaches us the practice of Pratyahara — turning inward, withdrawing from the noise, and listening to the deeper truths within. 🌿 How c...