Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar

On episode 84 of Outside The Studio: How often do you allow yourself the joy of purchasing a small, modest gift for yourself? Tessa Tovar talks to Tara Schuster on her new book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies, where she encourages everyone to do just that; get yourself something small and beautiful. Tune in for the story on Schusters journey from Comedy Central executive to author, what self-care...

On episode 83 of Outside The Studio: What is Reiki and why should we connect to our spirit guides? Tessa and Whitney McNeill discuss how to clear your mind so that we may be attuned to our spirit guides and what it means to use Reiki for energy healing. How do we use our intuitive languages and live our life on purpose? Whitney McNeill is a Certified Medium and Spiritual Teacher & Spiritual Me...

On episode 82 of Outside The Studio: Ever felt a bit of shame or guilt pinned on you when admitting you don't want to have kids? Erin Lane and Tessa Tovar chat on how not all women feel the "baby fever" craze that is so often assumed. Listen for the discussion on adoption, abortion, personal accomplishments, and what it means to not have biological children. Erin S. Lane is a writer, t...

On episode 81 of Outside The Studio: 'I can"t get my mind to stop during meditation!' Well you shouldn"t, you would die! Tessa and Madhur-Nain Webster explore what chanting and mantras are, where they came from, and the benefits. They also touch on therapy topics such as marriage counseling and what to do when your partner doesn"t feel comfortable starting that journey. Madhur-...

On episode 80 of Outside The Studio: A spa day and face mask does wonders for the body, but what can we do to help rejuvenate our careers? Minda Zetlin and Tessa talk about what it means to have self care and boundaries in our jobs, the problems with most workplaces today, and how we can keep our brain health in top shape. Minda Zetlin is the author of Career Self-Care and writes the highly popula...

On episode 79 of Outside The Studio: Women are grateful for a seat at the table, but don't question how the table is set. Tessa Tovar and Vanessa Loder sit down and discuss what it means for women to have it all in the modern world, how they both left corporate America, and take a guided meditation in balancing hustle with flow. Vanessa Loder is an inspirational keynote speaker and sought-afte...

On episode 78 of Outside The Studio: What is so special about tarot readings? Get your deck ready as Tessa Tovar, Jannie Brown, and James Brown chat about all things tarot. What is tarot used for and why it isn't about divination? Why did James Brown make specific artistic choices for The Sacred Web Tarot Deck and how is it different from others? Jannie Bui Brown has been a yoga teacher for ov...

On episode 77 of Outside The Studio: Is every opportunity the right timing? Do I say, "Yes," to every single one because I fear it'll never come back? Tessa and Dawn sit down and talk about what it means to overwork yourself when you feel the pressure to commit to every opportunity that comes your way and the fears that may tag along with it. Listen to the end for an exciting giveaway!...

On episode 76 of Outside The Studio: The energy we most often believe is the energy we receive. Enthusiastic about nature, Tessa and Rachael talk about magic as the intentional movement of energy, how we can use plants as conductors for setting the flow of our homes and asking questions such as, "What can we do about our environment and carbon footprints?" Rachael Cohen is a spiritual life...

On episode 75 of Outside The Studio: Is stress a motivator or the influence that pushes you to achieve or the measurement leading to success? Tessa and Erika Belanger ask what our relationship with stress looks like, how to release that energy, why numbing is not the answer, and scratch the surface on plant medicines. Erika is a yoga teacher, stress coach, and the host of the On and Off Your Mat P...

On Episode 74 of Outside The Studio: What do you do in the 30-60 minutes before falling asleep? Do you drift away peacefully or is there restlessness entwined with anxiety? Mara and Tessa chat about what a ritual is, what different energies mean, and what it looks like exploring them. Mara Branscombe is a ceremonialist, spiritual-coach, yoga teacher, and meditation guide. She is the author of Ritu...

On episode 73 of Outside The Studio: Do you want to live an inspired life of sparkling adventure and achieve goals you never thought possible? Get started this morning! With her new book, Kristen Helmstetter and Tessa examine how starting your day right with positive affirmations can lead to manifestation with action and inspiration to get your creative endeavors in motion. Kristen Helmstetter has...

On episode 72 of Outside The Studio: So, you, like Tessa, want to write a book? Start a podcast? Follow your creative vision? For those who listen to their head, but want to feel their gut, Tessa and Lynee Palavios talk about inspiration and what it means to follow our instinct. Doing what you love can start now. Lynee Palavios is a CEO of a virtual assistant agency and a social media marketing fi...

On episode 71 of Outside The Studio: What does it mean to roar like a goddess? It begins with self respect. Acharya Shunya and Tessa discuss goddess theory, the story of Shiva and Shakti, and what our divinity really consists of. Acharya Shunya is a truth-teller, awakener, motivational speaker, and spiritual coach. She is the author of several books including Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom and Sovereig...

On episode 70 of Outside The Studio: Tessa's color archetype is orange, what's yours? What do we do with that information? Walaa and Tessa take a look at how we can use color in processing and embracing emotions, what we paint our walls, and meditative sounds in color therapy. Not only do we have the basic rainbow to work with, but the shades, tones, and values are wider than we know. Wala...

On episode 69 of Outside The Studio: The world tells us, "You can't" to anything daring we want to accomplish. Our arguments against ourselves most often stop us from following our dreams. In this rich episode, Tessa asks Renee Linnell how she's always taken leaps of faith, overcome tremendous pain and loss, healed from mistakes, and what happens when we are receptive. "For tho...

On episode 68 of Outside The Studio: With so many different fad diets to improve brain health, how do we know what is worth trying? Dr. Andrew Newberg and Tessa sit down to discuss the food we consume for our body and brain, stress, as well as how meditation and yoga influence brain health. Dr. Andrew Newberg is a neuroscientist who studies the relationship between brain function and various menta...

On episode 67 of Outside The Studio: Many are familiar with the Lunar cycle, but what can we learn from studying and applying it to our personal lives? April McMurtry and Tessa examine the deeper aspects of how following the Lunar cycle can show us balance such as time for rest and renewal or the study of yin and yang. April McMurtry (she/her) is a dynamic Lunar facilitator and course creator. She...

On episode 66 of Outside The Studio: What is, as Rebecca Ward describes, a "paper tiger" and how do we differentiate real versus perceived threats? Rebecca Ward and Tessa dive deep into personal experiences of fear, an understanding how to regulate our nervous systems, and how adverse childhood experiences (ACE) influence our lives. Rebecca Ward is a therapist, speaker, and author with her...

On episode 65 of Outside The Studio: At the end of your life, what will you regret not doing? What do you keep putting off to a fictional "someday"? Well, someday is today. Matthew Dicks and Tessa discuss how to stop putting your life off to "someday" and how to make time and space for the life you actually want to live. They explore how to make finding positive momentum easy, why...

On episode 64 of Outside The Studio: What does it mean to be radically intimate? Zoe Kors and Tessa discuss how intimacy is often misunderstood as intense and passionate love when it can be slow and unpredictable. They explore the relationship between intimacy and experimentation, what anti-intimacy is, why it is in your favor to replace the honeymoon phase in your relationship, and how to find po...

On episode 63 of Outside The Studio: Some of the ways we've been teaching yoga are broken. The space lacks accountability, but how do we enforce accountability with empathy? Lauren Walker and Tessa discuss how to teach yoga more holistically, why hurt people hurt people, and how speaking the language of your body, mind, and spirit can make healing from trauma fast and easy. Lauren Walker is th...

On episode 62 of Outside The Studio: What do meditating and brushing your teeth have in common? You do both for others and not just yourself. Brad Warner and Tessa discuss how to build the discipline to meditate every day, how to acknowledge your emotions without letting them consume you, how to make sense of life's contradictions, and the untrendy ethics of Buddhism that aren't covered in...

On episode 61 of Outside The Studio w/ guest Elizabeth Gould: How do we learn about menstruation and menopause in a positive and inquisitive light? Elizabeth Gould joins Tessa to discuss how to be connected to our body, soul, and spirit while keeping up with our fast-paced world. They chat about how to change our perspective on menstruation and menopause, the roe v. wade debacle, the power of sacr...

On episode 60 of Outside The Studio: How can you ignite an awakening of self by healing your inner child? After going on a 4 day bender, Jolie Dawn had a wake up call that her life was long overdue for recovery. Jolie and Tessa discuss how to rewild yourself without harming you mind and body. You can live a sexy and exciting life while taking responsibility for your life. Jolie Dawn is an intuitiv...