The Arden Yoga & Wellness Podcast

This time of year, we need to equip any and all tools in our stress management toolbox to make it through without feeling burnout and overwhelmed. Today, I am sharing one of my favorite tools for stress relief and stress resilience, the power of breathwork.  Over the next 19 minutes, I dive into the impact of breathwork on the nervous system and the body's stress response. I share the proper...

You can have a great holiday season where you roll into the new year feeling restored and not completely burnt out and today’s episode is all about how you can achieve that. This season you are avoiding the typical holiday frustrations and leaning into community, holiday cheer and joy.  Over the next 20 minutes, I dive into the three aspects you need to avoid holiday burn out: self-care for the mi...

What does your workout routine look like? Are you allowing space for personal preference? In today’s episode, I explore the importance of customizing your health and wellness routine to fit your own needs, body, and age.  Join me as I share my personal journey with movement and dive into my love-hate relationship with it. I’ll break down my own routine and explain how I use cardio, weight training...

How do we balance enjoying holiday meals and treats while still maintaining health and wellness goals? As we approach Thanksgiving, it feels like the perfect time to think about how to navigate our relationship with food and continue our wellness routines during the holiday season. During this time, many of us experience a shift in routines, face different temptations, and encounter various barrie...

Joining the show for the very first time is my friend and podcast producer, Cait Howard. Cait is the founder and CEO of Amplify Boutique which she co-owns with her husband and is a mom to three beautiful girls.  During our impactful conversation, we dive into the real side of business ownership and the impact social media can have on our mental health, especially in the realm of wanting to do it a...

As we approach the holiday season, it's the perfect time to reflect on the importance of social connections and how they contribute to our well-being. It has been proven through various studies that loneliness and isolation can negatively affect our health and the impact of interacting with others has on us.  Over the next 26 minutes,  I dive into the measurable outcomes of healthy relationsh...

It’s time for another life update especially as fall is here and that means my routines are adapting to the season that we are in. In today’s episode, I share about what shifts I am making, what has not been working, as well as tips for you to make the most of your fall workflow and routine.  I discuss the importance of outsourcing tasks and focusing on strengths, as well as the value of having a...

How do you want to feel in your body? How does it feel when you are moving in a way that honors your body? Conversations around body image are often nuanced and have a lot of baggage to weed through, in today’s episode, we are unpacking to have an honest and soulful conversation about body image and having weight goals.  Over the next 14 minutes, I share what sparked this conversation about body i...

Do you wake up tired every day or toss and turn at night? It’s time to take a look at your sleeping habits and the act of resting. Today we are diving into the crucial topic of sleep. Sleep is a very important part of our overall health and well-being and without the proper amount, we are negatively impacted on almost every level. Over the next 26 minutes, we explore the impact of sleep on overall...

Today we welcome a special guest and my good friend to the show, Sonya Looney! Sonya is a professional mountain biker, a world champion, plant-based athlete, health and performance coach, and podcast host. She is passionate about helping others achieve extraordinary things through self-belief, determination, and taking action.  Over the next 30 minutes, we dive into when you set a goal, how you ca...

How often do you think about mobility and the way that your body moves doing simple daily tasks? Today’s episode is all about one of my favorite things, mobility. I dive into the power of incorporating movement into daily habits, and troubleshooting current mobility issues for better quality life and longevity. Over the next 30 minutes, I share five adjustments you can make as you are listening to...

We often know what we need to do in order to be healthy but how do you know you need help from a health coach to have it all fit into your life? In today’s episode, I dive into what exactly health coaching is and who actually is a great candidate for it so you can live your best life!  Over the next 35 minutes, I explore the benefits of working with a health coach, the challenges of behavior chang...

Joining the show today is Ashton Montgomery! Ashton is a mom, child welfare and adoption lawyer, and community wellness advocate. She enjoys educating and empowering others, and she takes an active role in building healthy and thriving communities. Ashton is making the case for clean beauty and improving your overall wellness.  During today’s conversation, we dive into the world of clean beauty, w...

How many times have you asked a question and it has been answered with “It depends”? As frustrating as it is, this is the answer that I tell most people when they ask what they should be doing for their health. You might wonder why such a vague answer and that is exactly what I am answering on today’s episode.  Over the next 17 minutes, I dive into why "it depends" is a common answer whe...

Have you ever thought about how much your environment impacts your health? And I don’t mean the one outside but the places you find yourself most of the day. In today’s episode, I am diving into where you spend your time and the impacts that it can have on your overall well being.  Over the next 20 minutes, I discuss what your environment is and explore the ways in which our environment can positi...

What an honor it is to be celebrating our 11th birthday!! Let’s take a trip down memory lane! In today’s episode, I share the origin story of Arden Yoga and Wellness, from its humble beginnings to becoming a thriving health and wellness business. Whether you're familiar with our journey or hearing it for the first time, this episode will give you a glimpse into the passion and dedication that...

Do you want to radically transform communication in your relationships? In today’s episode, I am sharing my favorite tool to do just that, this tool is called FANOS. It is a tool that is meant to create structure to check in with your spouse or significant other.  During today’s episode, I dive into what FANOS stands for and how you can utilize it in any of your relationships. Whether you're...

Back to school time is one of the more stressful times of the year and often when we are stressed, our emotions and mental health tend to take a nose dive. In today’s episode, I am sharing three tips to manage your stress, instantly. I share a few real life examples and my tried and true strategies that I always have in my toolbox.  Over the next 20 minutes, I discuss what a healthy mindset is and...

Now that summer is over and its back to school time, it is time to change up my wellness routine! You know that I am all about matching our wellness routines to the season of life that we are in. In today’s episode, I chat about how I am shifting my daily rhythm as we head into fall.  Over the next 16 minutes, I recap the changes I made going into the summer season and what is changing for the fal...

Have you ever felt guilty or unable to prioritize self-care?  You're not alone. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of self-care and redefining its meaning. We'll explore how self-care can often be seen as a luxury, unattainable for many, or simply unrealistic to implement consistently. But together we'll discover that self-care doesn't have to be ext...

Just because you are in great shape does not mean you have good mobility and balance, two aspects often overlooked in traditional exercise routines.   In this episode, I am sharing the benefits of incorporating a yoga practice into your routine. Yoga is not only a great way to exercise, but can also lower cortisol levels, calm the nervous system, and provide tools for deep breathing and stress red...

Supercharge your wellness routine by adding mindful movement! On today’s episode, we are chatting about my favorite form of movement, Yoga. I share the things you need to know before beginning your yoga practice and if you are a seasoned yogi, this episode will help refresh your practice.  Over the next 25 minutes, I dive into the field of yoga therapy and the importance of preparation and self-ca...

We know that mindset work and movement are two pillars when it comes to living a happy, fulfilled life and last week it was one of the five things I talked about. This week, I am diving deeper into what that actually means and how you can apply it to your life.  Over the next 15 minutes, I chat about your relationship around movement and share my personal journey with my relationship and movement....

You’re going to want to save today’s episode as it’s a fun but challenging episode that we can all relate to. At 19, our frontal lobes are not even developed yet and we are finding our place in the world, which means we have a lot to figure out. In today’s episode, I share what things I wish I would have been aware of, been told, or known when I was 19. During today’s conversation, I explore the p...

This is for all of the guys, dudes, and gentlemen out there! When we think of yoga, we often think it is something that women do but I am here to tell you that you guys will benefit from it just as much. Yoga and mobility work will keep you moving like a well-oiled machine and help to prevent injuries. In today’s episode, I dive into how you can use yoga to complement the other workouts you are do...