From Pain to Possibility

In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga therapist, and yoga teacher trainer Mona Warner and I talk about menopause and share some tips to help you approach this process with increased awareness. Hear some of the problems people tend to face as they go through this transition, some of the reasons for this, and some resources you can make use of to support yourself.   Get full show notes and m...

A lot of people out there are using the massage ball as a release. They utilize the ball between yoga or training sessions to free up some tissue and provide some relief so that they can keep going. But what if I told you that you could have more sustainable change and not have to use the massage tool at all? In this episode, hear how I use massage balls in a slightly different way, why I think it...

In this episode, I'm sharing how I help clientele improve their range of motion. Discover the problem with forcing yourself to do something when trying to improve your range of motion, and some things you can try if you are struggling in this area.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/128

In this episode, I'm sharing what I have found to be super helpful in terms of helping people climb and descend stairs with less or no pain. I'm helping you understand the mechanics of going up and down and making this more of a global view of what we're looking at so you can think about how this might relate to your own body or the clients you are seeing.    Get full show notes and more informati...

In this episode, we're having a high-level conversation about reducing and eradicating back pain. I'm giving you some questions to ask yourself if you are experiencing back pain and sharing four high-level key factors I utilize when helping people reduce and eradicate back pain.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/126

Listen in this week and hear from massage therapists Carissa, Deanna, and Lesley Ann about how they're integrating yoga therapy into their practices, why they're doing it and how it might be meaningful for you. You'll get some great ideas about integrating concepts around therapeutic yoga application and supporting people with movement, breath, and stillness, and what it can do for your practice....

There is this notion that when you improve posture, the pain will go down. This week, I'm explaining why I disagree with that and what will actually help with your pain. I'm giving you some aspects to consider around posture and showing you how to see the relationship between your parts, what's working, and what needs to change.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.function...

There is a belief in the yoga industry that it is not possible to earn a living solely from being a yoga teacher or therapist, but I love proving that wrong. This week, I have one of my grads from the Yoga Therapy Certification Program, Pat Parsons, with me to share her journey as a yoga therapist. Pat is talking about her journey towards $100K and why it is absolutely possible to earn a decent li...

Join me this week as I share some key points about clamshells that can make a significant shift in how you're doing them. Find out how to get the clamshell to a place where it's doing the job it's meant to so you can start noticing the gains, and why I personally don't love this exercise.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/122

In this episode, I'm showing you how to use active meditation to connect with your physical realm. I'm sharing the differences between mindful and active meditation, the practice of the 5 rhythms, and how doing this practice can have amazing benefits for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/121

In this episode, Kat Kelly, a graduate of my Yoga Therapy Certification Program, and I are diving deeper into meditation and talking about Zen Disease: what it is and how it may show up in people's lives. Find out how people can sometimes utilize meditation in a way that doesn't serve them, some of the things that meditation can open up for you, and Kat's advice to anybody who says they can't medi...

This episode is the first in a series where I'm supporting you in making the meditation process simpler. This week, I'm digging into understanding the process of meditation – what it is and what it isn't – and giving you some ideas to help you explore it further.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/119

Join me this week as I show you how to listen to your body and allow it to guide you to whatever your next step is. I'm covering the biomechanics of the QL, a key function of it that nobody ever talks about, and some step-by-step things to consider when working with your body.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/118

In this episode, I'm sharing the three key things I teach my clientele to optimize and make their therapeutic movement practices more effective. I'm helping you grow awareness both in your breath and movement and sharing how these three things can transform all the exercise programs I've seen out there.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/117

In this episode, I'm sharing the background of Nadi Shodana in yoga, the reason for the practice, and some of the ways my clients have used this technique. Hear my preferences for how to do this practice, and why this technique could be a gamechanger for you.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/116

In this episode, I'm walking you through a Yoga Nidra-esque practice to help bring you into a state of curiosity about what's going on in your body. Your body has been giving you indications all along, so I'm showing you how to listen and tune into these sensations to enhance your healing and recovery.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/115

In this episode, I'm sharing three steps to help you rebuild trust with your body and start tuning into your inner wisdom. I'm addressing my thoughts, opinions, and bias around supporting the body and showing you how to create a different outcome for yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/114

In this episode, I'm sharing my stream of consciousness, my steps on the ground, in the hope that it soothes, supports, and opens a door for you to take your next step toward recovery and healing. I'm showing you how to tune into your thoughts and feelings and assess how your thoughts are impacting your recovery journey.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynerg...

Tune in this week to discover what your pain momentarily being gone really means. I'm sharing why this is so easily misunderstood, and I'm giving you some tips for observing your brain and body, understanding the indications and communicators, and intervening in a way that opens up your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/112

Tune in this week to get real clarity on your level of awareness, and how a lack of awareness is showing up as pain in your body. I'm showing you how to become aware of what you're currently unaware of, so you can intervene in a way that really supports you and allows you to move forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/111

Tune in this week as I walk you through a 3-part breathing exercise and show you how to develop awareness, clarity, and calmness using it. Discover how to get a greater understanding of the sensations in your body, and how they correlate to your symptoms, state of mind, and fluidity of breathing.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/110

Dr. Kelly Casperson discusses how women are underserved in the area of their sexuality and the fear and resistance many women feel in terms of painful sex. We talk about menopause therapy, the effect of low estrogen on our bodies, and some questions to ask yourself around these topics. If you are having pain with sex and in an age category where menopause is likely, you don't want to miss this epi...

Find out why reconnecting to your body post-cancer treatment is a vital part of the process of recovery and healing. Discover how to recognize the signs and signals that lymphedema is on the increase, what we know for sure about the link between exercise and post-cancer experiences, and how I support people to tune into their bodies and recognize when they are overdoing things during their recover...

This week, hear from two of my past graduates about how they have implemented what they've learned in the program into their rigorous schedules. They share the changes they've made in their businesses since the pandemic, their advice for anybody considering the program who has a full life already, and the results they are seeing in their lives and their clients' lives.   Get full show notes and mo...

In this episode, I'm exploring the biomechanics of healing from knee replacements and showing you why the knee isn't really the knee. Discover why if you want to improve what's going on at the knee you need to look at what's going on at the hip and ankle, and why progress can happen quicker if you improve the connections between your knee, hip, and other body parts.   Get full show notes and more...