Permission to Flow

Are you your own best friend or your own worst enemy?   Many of us have spent our whole lives being hard on ourselves and criticizing ourselves at every turn.  But what if there is another way?   In this episode, I talk all about self-love.  I open up about my recent struggles and journey back to self-love.  I share how self-compassion and self-love helped me reconnect with myself and treat myself...

Join us in this uplifting episode as Penny shares her journey from a background in dance to discovering the transformative power of yoga. Through her personal experiences and insights, she reveals how her mindset shifted from perceiving time as finite to embracing the concept of living multiple lifetimes. She graciously shares how the knowledge of yoga aided in her healing journey after the death...

As of May 4th, it will be one year since the launch of the A Way of Thinking podcast!!!     In honor of this anniversary (and my birthday!), I reflect on the last year of stepping into my dharma through this podcast, coaching, and teaching yoga.  I share personal experiences and insights as well as ways to incorporate these lessons into your life.   I explore the importance of courage as a repeate...

Join me for an insightful conversation with Prem Sadasivananda as we explore the power of our thoughts and how they shape the life we create. We delve into the importance of connecting with our higher self and embodying our ideals and virtues. Discover what it means to follow your dharma and how to develop the strong willpower necessary to stay on your path. Don't miss out on this thought-provokin...

Do you consider yourself to be a creative person?  Would you like to bring more creativity into everything that you do?   In this episode, I talk about how to invite more creativity into your life.  This is for anyone who wants to be more creative.  I talk about the mindset of seeing yourself as a creative person and how we are all naturally creative.  I provide some ideas about finding a new crea...

What would it be like to live and work as your true, authentic self?  What are your natural gifts and talents that are sitting by the wayside?   In this solo episode, I talk about 5 steps to follow your dharma and find your soul's purpose.  The idea of following your dharma may seem esoteric and out there, but it doesn't need to be.  It is a path of reconnecting with yourself and working with your...

I am honored to present this special episode of A Way of Thinking.  The guest in this episode is my teacher Sri Dharma Mittra.  We sat down together at the Dharma Yoga Center and shared this incredible conversation that I now have the privilege of sharing with all of you.    We talk about what it means to follow your dharma, how to find steadiness in your practice, and what to do when you feel you...

What if you approached a major life change with conscious effort?  What if you didn't just jump into the next thing that presents itself to you?   In this solo episode, I talk about 5 steps to take when dealing with a major life change, e.g. getting laid off or going through a breakup.  These steps allow you to approach the change with your higher consciousness.  It is about choosing how you are t...

Have you ever wondered if you can change your relationship with the voice in your head?   That is the basis of the research done by Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow, PhD and shared in her new book: The Self-Talk Workout: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head . (affiliate link)   In this episode, Rachel and I talk in depth about self-talk - what is...

In this episode, Azad and I talk about all things burnout.  He shares his own experience as someone who burned out twice, and exited and re-entered his profession twice.  He talks about his passion for helping others who are experiencing burnout to take the steps needed to reclaim their dignity and liberate themselves from the cycles of burnout.  We also talk about workplace culture and the variou...

In this episode, Eric and I talk about what Full Potential Living means to him.  We talk about the feeling of "F**K YES"! when you're moving in the direction of your dreams.  Eric shares his journey from coaching athletes in a good but unfulfilling job to now moving in the direction of his dreams. We talk about the Lifebook program that connected us.   We also talk about the importance of travel a...

In this episode, Pam and I talk about her journey starting in dance and then fashion and ultimately yoga.  She shares many beautiful stories of her learnings over the years with Sri Dharma Mittra.  We talk about her love for vegan cooking and her vegan workshops - including vegan pies and tarts!  We also discuss her latest venture working at Ayurprana and Ashville Yoga Center.   Pam is a senior Dh...

In this episode, I am turning the tables and handing hosting duties over to my friend Zao Yap.  She interviews me and we discuss everything from self-love to courage to creating better habits.  I open up about the struggles in my life and what led me to quit my job and start podcasting and coaching.  I talk about relationships and how I shifted my own way of thinking to more self-love and self-com...

In this episode, Jess and I talk about finding your own path and what fits in your life.  We discuss making a career change and building side businesses.  We also talk about personal growth and finding balance.  We are both firm believers that there is no one right way, but the way that works for you.   Jess works full-time in the service side of the oil & gas industry. She is also a Beach Body he...

In this episode, Andrey and I talk about how yogic practices have changed the way that he shows up at work.  We talk about being mission-driven and having a growth mindset.  We also discuss making sustainability and veganism trendy and cool to create change.  Andrey also shares some wonderful tips on how to start incorporating sustainability and yogic practices into your life.    Andrey is a Dharm...

This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Ayesha Grant.  In this episode, we finally talk about the angel numbers from the previous episode.  We discuss manifestation, tarot, and connecting back to your imagination.  We also talk about self-doubt and the journey to believing in yourself. I hope you enjoy part 2 of our conversation.   Ayesha is a Dharma, yoga wheel, and vinyasa yoga in...

In this episode, Ayesha and I talk about the different limbs of the yoga practice and the journey to samadhi.  We discuss how what you are called to do in this world will often be what challenges you over and over again.  We also talk about being the witness, reining in the mind, and creating a new story.   Ayesha is a Dharma, yoga wheel, and vinyasa yoga instructor, reiki healer, author, Youtuber...

In this episode, Melinda DiOrio and I begin by talking about oracle cards and doing an oracle card reading.  We dive into her relationship with courage and the ability to try new things.  We also talk about building your intuition, being receptive to love, and deepening our connection to ourselves and everyone around us.  I hope you enjoy this beautiful conversation.   Melinda is a Heart & Soul Me...

In this episode, Mary Lou Burkhardt and I talk about how her breast cancer diagnosis and recovery changed her way of thinking.  She provides some important insight into her journey and her relationship to food, stress, and her body.  We also discuss the importance of community and gratitude.   Mary Lou is a yoga teacher leading Hatha, Vinyasa and Oncology yoga classes.  She is a breast cancer surv...

In this episode, Nicole B. Cameron and I talk about creating and self-publishing her children's book, Layla and Luella.  We discuss meditation, self-love, and learning to listen and love your body.  We also talk about Soulpreneurship and manifesting our dream lives.   Nicole is a Soulpreneur.  She is the children's book author of Layla and Luella, the owner of Boho Salt and Co - a macrame based ho...

In this episode, Tara Kemp and I talk about her journey from disordered eating to health coaching.  She dives into how it all began with identity loss and disordered eating as a coping mechanism.  We discuss how she changed her relationship with food through veganism and a deep healing journey into her relationship with herself.  We also talk about Tara's research on veganism and disordered eating...

In this episode, Alina Kuderska and I talk about finding alignment and connecting your mind to your heart.  We also talk about seeing yourself as complete instead of constantly chasing for value outside of ourselves. We spend time talking about adaptive design and how that became Alina's path as a fashion designer.    Alina Kuderska is a Dharma yogi and fashion designer based in New York City. She...

In episode 2, I talk about the topic of identity.   I share some questions that have helped me explore my own identity and invite you to ask yourself these questions.     In this episode: 2:17 Have we become too fixed in our identity? 3:40 What is something you enjoyed as a child that you no longer do? 9:06 Trying new things - Beginner's mindset 11:13 Who do you get to be when you're alone and no...

In this first episode, Sam Manchulenko and I talk about finding your path through all of the twist and turns in life.  We discuss some principles of yoga that we have adapted into our lives off the mat.  We also spend a lot of time talking about self-compassion - how important it is and some thoughts on how to find more self-compassion in your life.    Sam Manchulenko is a professional dancer and...

Welcome to A Way of Thinking! This quick episode is to share why I created this podcast and what I hope you can get out of it.     Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)