'Where We Soften' by Kate Kendall

Vanity and self obsession or an addiction to control? So what  are  eating disorders? Where do they begin? Why do they take hold? And why can't someone experiencing one simply "eat normally"? In this episode of  Where We Soften , I sit down with Olivia Soha, founder of  Uncovery , whose team of eating disorder recovery coaches walks alongside people through the realities of recovery...

Today’s episode is a solo one. I do have a guest lined up for release next but I wanted to frame it and give it some context by sharing with you some of my own personal experiences with eating disorder recovery.  You may be thinking this will not be relatable to you but you may just be surprised at how most of us experience what I did in different shades when we decide to liberate ourselves from t...

In the lead up to Mother’s Day, I find myself drawn not only to the personal figure of  my mother  - or even to myself as a mother - but to something older than identity. Something ancient. Wiser. More mysterious. More difficult to name. Like  The Great Mystery  itself (God, Source, Universal Life Force) what I’m reaching toward here feels ultimately ineffable. Language, in some ways, diminishes i...

In this conversation with Thierry Nyfeler, we hear the story of someone who chose to break free from what he calls his “golden cage" - a place that was comfortable and fairly certain for 'success' as he ascended in his career in Switzerland but that was keeping him from creativity and adventure. Rather than having everything mapped out, Thierry allowed his path to unfold - guided more...

Today is a solo episode in which I’m offering you a contemplation.  In many spiritual traditions, contemplation is not about finding the right answer, but about learning how to stay with a question. To hold it lightly. To let it breathe. It’s a softening of the need to understand, and an opening to something more intuitive - something that reveals itself slowly, over time. So in the episode I’ll o...

In this episode we’re joined by Amy Landry - a yoga teacher of many years, an Ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, author, and mother of two who's deeply devoted to preserving the depth and integrity of the traditional yoga teachings based here in Australia. She’s written an incredible new book, 'The Sea of Yoga' which dives deep into the world of reductionist yoga. We talk about and cover topics from...

In this episode, we explore the concept of liminal space, a transitional phase in life where individuals experience change and uncertainty. We emphasize the importance of productive rest, particularly through practices like yoga nidra, which can help us all navigate these in-between moments. The discussion also touches on the Japanese concept of 'ma,' highlighting the significance of pause...

In this episode of 'Where We Soften,' host Kate Kendall interviews Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco, who share their unique and deeply integrated approach to yoga that combines indigenous wisdom, ceremony, music, and physical practice. They discuss their international experiences, the challenges they've observed in yoga post-2020, and their specific teaching methods that address the needs...

Join my friend, Maura and I for a nourishing real chat that begins with a grounding practice and explores the elusive concept of 'balance' -what even is that anyway? They discuss the challenges and importance of authenticity, sharing personal stories and insights from their journeys. The conversation touches on the impact of societal expectations, the necessity of play, and the importance...