Yoga and Yum Podcast

This is part 1 of a two-part interview that I had with the amazing Karrie Korroch of Stories on the Move.   This is a soulful and beautiful episode and we hope you feel inspired and enlivened... and that you connect to your own inner child.  Send us Fan Mail

Hello friends! Please enjoy this meditation and/or journal writing practice episode on new beginnings. As a former teacher, I always see September as a time of new beginnings.  New school year, new schedules, shiny new pencils and pens, new backpacks, everything is NEW.  It can also be a new beginning for us.  This episode offers a meditation practice to enter in new beginnings.  Grab your meditat...

Hello!  This is part 3 of my Anti-Anxiety Toolbox series.  This is a technique that I learned from my therapist that has been a game-changer.  I don't use it every day because I no longer need to.  However, I keep it in my 'back pocket' just in case. Please note that I am not a medical professional.  I am a health coach and yoga guide who has lived with anxiety for many years.  Here...

Hello!  Welcome to the second episode in a 7 part series called, My Anxiety Toolbox.  These are strategies that I use on a regular basis to manage my chronic anxiety. Please know that I am not a medical professional.  I am simply sharing tools that I have learned over the years - from yoga, therapists, self-study and other sources. My hope is that you are able to connect to a strategy that you are...

Hello! This is the first of a 7 part series called, My Anti-Anxiety Toolbox.  These are strategies and tools that I have learned throughout the years to help me manage my chronic anxiety. This first strategy is something that I do every single day as a preventative measure.   Please know that I am not a medical professional. If you are struggling or feel out of control, please seek medical attenti...

Hello Yoga Fam! This is a practice episode.  Today you are invited to practice sturdy, majestic, mysterious and expansive mountain pose. This pose is not about "just standing there". It offers so much more, including pain-free alignment, inner strength and quiet determination.  Kick off your shoes and socks and let's get into it! Send us Fan Mail

This episode is all about my recent experience having a full Emotion Code session. Let me just say... WOW!   Perhaps after listening , you will book a session ASAP! Send us Fan Mail

Welcome! In this practice episode we explore the Kundalini yoga meditation technique, SA TA NA MA as well as some alternate techniques. Sa Ta Na Ma helps us to connect to who we really are - our true nature. It soothes the mind and helps to ground us while feeling refreshed and relaxed.  Grab your meditation cushion or comfy seat and let's practice! Send us Fan Mail

I have been teaching yoga to children for nearly 20 years.  The benefits are amazing! In this fun and informative interview, I chat with my friend, Sruthi Raju, a lifelong yogini and co owner of Omsky and creator of Surya Kids Yoga in Windermere, Fl. Learn more about her offerings at omskylife.com.  Follow her on Facebook at Surya Kids Yoga and on Instagram @sruthi.sky. Send us Fan Mail

Hello everyone! It's been a LONG time.  In this episode, I explain all of it! Send us Fan Mail

It's been a long time since I have shared a practice, so in this episode I will lead you through a simple yet powerful breathing exercise that I like to call "square breathing". Send us Fan Mail

On this episode I discuss the differences between prayer and meditation and why I personally need BOTH! Send us Fan Mail

Can doing yoga help you lose weight? Listen as I weigh in on this topic. Send us Fan Mail

Here is my personal story of being a parent of an amazing human being -  who just happens to have autism.  Enjoy the podcast that we did together in Episode 6: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105282/12196754-anxiousness-to-anchored-when-autism-meets-mindfulness-an-interview-w-my-son.mp3?download=true Send us Fan Mail

In today's episode I interview Emily Sirona a certified life coach who specializes in somatic healing.  We discuss the differences between traditional talk therapy and life coaching,  define what somatic healing is and how she uses somatic healing to help people get to the root of their problems. Stay tuned until the end because Emily shares a wonderful technique that you can do to mitigate u...

Have you ever heard of Emotion Code? In today's episode I interview the beautiful Erica Kitley, of Journey and Bloom.  She gives the juicy deets about this transformative healing modality. You can reach Erica directly at ericakitley@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

Parenting is the toughest job that you will ever love.  This is true whether you have one child or, as in the case of my friend  Sarah, 6 children.   In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my besties about how her mindfulness practice guides her parenting decisions.  Sarah is wise beyond her years! She shares so many meaningful parenting tips and strategies that can be beneficia...

Welcome to episode 11! In this episode I am taking a break in the regularly scheduled show to invite you to visit or revisit some of the practices that I have shared with you on this podcast.  Regular practice makes for powerful transformation! Send us Fan Mail

When is the last time that you have listened to your body? Our bodies are sending us messages all of the time.  However our lives can be so busy that we often miss them unless something is hurting or very uncomfortable. In this episode I offer a practice in radical self care.  It's called a body awareness meditation, also referred to as a body scan. Doing body scans on a regular basis allows...

So, I have a question for all of you… what’s your information diet like and how’s it treating you? I know you may be thinking, “What on earth is an information diet?” An information diet consists of the information that you consume on a regular basis.  Things like the news, social media, emails, texts, video games, podcasts,  television shows, movies or books.  What we consume in the form of infor...

In this episode I interview a fabulous Montessori educator, Tanya VanEllis. Talk about how mindfulness in education helps honor the soul of the children in a classroom while producing positive educational outcomes.  I was honored to be a Montessori educator for more than a decade.  The experience changed my life.  I hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with anyone seeking holistic educatio...

Today I am so excited to introduce Nedra Cannon, LCSW LLC, a licensed therapist who is doing amazing work in the world.  Nedra explains how she uses powerful mindfulness techniques in her therapy practice and how it can be an essential tool in processing emotions, living in the moment and developing a deeper understanding of you. You can connect with Nedra at: https://therapyincolor.net and https:...

Today I have a very special guest on the podcast.  My son, Justin, was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder at the age of 3.  He has grown to become an incredible, mindfulness practicing powerhouse of a man.  In this interview we discuss how his mindfulness practice helps him navigate the effects of autism, such as sensory overload and anxiety.   You can follow Justin on Instagram @justinf496...

Last week we explored the benefits of crocodile pose.  But what if the prone position is not your friend?  Try this technique to get the same bennies.  Let me know how it what you think! Send us Fan Mail

Crocodile pose in an amazing gift to the body, breath and the nervous system.  This simple to do position not only helps you feel grounded, it can also help your back bend practice feel more expansive. Learn more here! Send us Fan Mail