The Inspired Yogi

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Yogi and The BeachMan , we spiral deep down with spiritual teacher Glenn Ambrose, who shares his transformative journey from addiction and despair to a life of purpose and peace. Glenn opens up about his battle with alcoholism, hitting rock bottom at 35, and the pivotal moment that sparked his spiritual awakening through recovery. From homelessness and...

Send us Fan Mail Delve into an inspiring journey of transformation in this captivating episode of Yogi and The BeachMan ! Join host Yogi as he sits down with Michell Llovet, a former educator turned yoga instructor and health coach, who turned her life around after a harrowing health scare during the chaos of Covid. From battling chronic pain and skyrocketing blood pressure to losing 100 pounds an...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Yogi and The BeachMan , hosts Jim and Rick welcome Sherri Keenan, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, Reiki master, herbalist, and the creative force behind Wild Woods Goods. Sherri opens up about her remarkable life journey, from her roots in South Dakota to her transformative experiences in Florida and beyond. She shares how practices like yoga, belly da...

Send us Fan Mail Step into a world of wisdom and wit on this episode of Yogi and the BeachMan , where hosts Rick and Jim sit down with Janet Rotella, a certified holistic integrative therapist from Jupiter, Florida. Janet, the visionary behind Calm & Brite Holistic Wellness Center, reveals her transformative approach to healing, bypassing pharmaceuticals for powerful techniques like hypnothera...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into an enlightening and casual conversation on this episode of Yogi and The BeachMan , where hosts Jim and Rick welcome Jed Schlachman—a Miami-based counselor, healer, hypnotherapist, and musician with a cosmic twist. From his journey through conventional psychology to mastering alternative therapies like Reiki, past life regression, and sound healing with singing bowls, Jed...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into a captivating episode of Yogi and The BeachMan with Pamela Lyness, plant medicine healer and author of Death of Duality . From Canada to Peru’s jungles, Pamela’s journey with ayahuasca and meeting her husband reveals the magic of healing retreats. She unpacks how to break free from judgment and polarization, sharing mind-blowing insights from universal laws and sacred ce...

Send us Fan Mail Yogi and The BeachMan chat with Michelle Powell, a spiritual facilitator with a wild journey from a church-filled childhood to a six-month cult stint at 17. She shares tales of her mom’s miraculous healing at a tent revival and her dad’s unexpected faith shift. Michelle dives into light language, psychic healing, and oracle cards, guiding the hosts through a live meditation that l...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into an enthralling episode of "Yogi and the Beachman" as cousins Jim (a yogi and nurse) and Rick (a solar salesman and musician) sit down with William Koroskenyi, a modern medicine man and spiritual entrepreneur. From a life-altering ayahuasca ceremony in the Amazon at 21 to founding the Avatar Apothecary, William’s story is a captivating odyssey of self-discovery...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to have your mind blown wide open in this electrifying episode of Yogi and the Beach Man ! Hosts Jim (Yogi) and Rick (The Beach Man), the dynamic cousin duo, sit down with investigative author Michael Dorfman, broadcasting live from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. At 83 years young, Michael’s sharper than ever—pickleball champ, plant-based pioneer, and truth-seeker extrao...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into an enlightening episode of Yogi and The BeachMan as hosts Jim (Yogi) and Rick (BeachMan) sit down with Antonio Barros, a Punta Gorda-based acupuncturist and Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. In this captivating conversation, Antonio demystifies the ancient art of acupuncture, sharing how it restores balance to the body’s energy channels to tackle everything from chronic pai...

Send us Fan Mail Explore ancient giants in this thrilling Yogi and the BeachMan episode with Floyd Willis, author of The Red-Haired Giants of Lovelock Cave . Discover the Paiute legend of cannibalistic red-haired giants, Nephilim lore, and vanished Smithsonian skeletons. From Denisovan DNA to Peru’s elongated skulls and Indonesia’s "hobbits," Floyd’s research challenges history. Yogi and...

Send us Fan Mail Join Yogi and the BeachMan as Jim and Rick chat with Laura Poche, a holistic health coach and author of For the Love of Gut . Laura shares her journey from illness to wellness, exposing the toxins in our food—like GMOs and high fructose corn syrup—and offering practical tips like fasting and small-space gardening. Expect lively insights, a peek into Ganja Yoga, and details on her...

Send us Fan Mail Why settle for one healing method when a masterful blend could unlock your truest potential? In this captivating episode of "Yogi and the BeachMan," meet Mila McGowin, a Peruvian-born intuitive coach, hypnotherapist, Reiki master, sound healer and Psychic who’s spent decades guiding souls toward transformation. From her mystical roots near Machu Picchu to her life in Flo...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with Shea Mino! In the previous episode, Shea expressed disappointment that we didn’t dive into spirituality – well, this time, we’re going deep! We explore everything from BeachMan’s literal interpretation of the Bible, including the fiery wrath and damnation of God’s children, to Yogi's philosophy that God loves us all. W...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an eye-opening episode of "Yogi and The BeachMan," where hosts Jim (the Yogi) and Rick (the BeachMan) sit down with Shea, a neurofunctional sports performance therapist from Toronto. What starts as a laid-back chat quickly dives into the fascinating world of pain management, acupuncture, and flexibility—think pickleball elbow fixes, hamstring myths, and why...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to transform your life from the inside out? In this captivating episode of Yogi and the BeachMan , raw food expert Ellen Livingston returns to share her 20-year raw food journey and insights on radical transparency. Drawing parallels between societal shifts—like Bobby Kennedy’s health advocacy—and personal development, Ellen introduces her "Wheel of Health" from Th...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how food shapes your life? Join Jim (Yogi) and Rick (the Beachman) in sunny Florida as they chat with Samantha Williams, a nutritionist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition, straight from rainy Thailand. Sammy’s wild journey—from swimmer to eating disorder survivor to health guru—unfolds in this punchy episode of Yogi and the Beachman. She reveals how an Ayurvedic doctor...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to kick back in Southwest Florida with Jim the Yogi and Rick the BeachMan—your favorite Michigan-to-Florida transplants! This episode’s a wild ride as these two "opposites-attract" cousings trade tales and tangents. Picture Rick marveling at a Florida panther prowling his neighbor’s yard, while Jim’s grooving to reggae beats and confessing to a rule-breaking Ra...

Send us Fan Mail In this rollicking episode, cousins Yogi Jim and BeachMan Rick ditch the script for a no-holds-barred romp through life, conspiracies, and everything in between. Fresh off a Belize adventure, Jim dishes on biking Caye Caulker’s car-free shores, snorkeling with seahorses, and scoring his first tattoo—an Om symbol—at 60. Meanwhile, Rick’s buzzing about his band’s latest gigs at Twis...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a soul-soothing episode of Yogi and the BeachMan , where the music meets the moment! This week, we’re reliving some of the most magical musical moments from our dynamic singer-songwriter guests. Tune in as these talented artists take us behind the lyrics, sharing the stories and inspirations that brought their songs to life. From spontaneous musical tangents to heartfe...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode, Yogi and the BeachMan are joined by the incredibly insightful Laura Giles, LCSW, a seasoned trauma specialist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. With a background that spans maximum security prisons, psychiatric hospitals, the courts, and private practice, Laura has spent much of her career helping people navigate and he...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode, Yogi and BeachMan dive deep into the world of Reiki healing with the incredibly knowledgeable Reiki Master, Mary Ivey Suiter, who brings over 30 years of experience to the conversation. From unraveling the mysteries of chakras to exploring the power of distance healing, Mary pulls back the curtain on this ancient practice like never before. Things get...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Yogi and BeachMan, the dynamic duo sit down with Luna Calley. She's a crystal healer, Reiki practitioner, and owner of a rock shop (Luna's Lemuria Rockshop) in Birmingham, Michigan. Luna shares her unique approach to healing, using crystals to amplify her Reiki powers and help reset your bodies energy centers. From digging for her own crystals in the e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Yogi and the Beachman , we’re joined by the insightful and captivating Michelle Bohls, a psychotherapist, international speaker, and author. Michelle brings her unique blend of curiosity and vulnerability to dig into the past and present of Yogi and Beachman’s relationship, exploring the layers of connection, challenges, and growth they've experienced along...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of Yogi & The BeachMan , we interview Amelie Anastasia , an 11-year-old author and philanthropist. Amelie has published 3 books: Fox Tales , Fox Tales 2 , and Wolf Tales —and is working on her fourth.  Proceeds from her books are funding her dream of creating an animal preserve. Amelie has raised thousands, including $9,000 from auctioning characte...