Yoga Strong

We often think of the environment as what is OUTside of us, what we can observe apart from us. But the INside environment plays an invisible and powerful role in how we show up and how we perceive others and ourselves. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music for...

What experiences tenderize you into being a better human? Mackenzie Maltby is a writer, intersectional feminist, mother, and curator of storytelling. We talk about who Jesus is after she left an Evangelical "royal" family, the slow trust of the self, shame and parenting. Connect with MacKenzie on Instagram Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry p...

Only I can feel what I’m feeling. I attempt to put it into words and actions that will speak well enough to depict what is on the inside, outside, in hopes that you can understand. Probably in hope that you will share something similar. Which isn’t fair to do to others, to expect them to feel the same (what is the “same” and how would we know?!). But we try anyway. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonn...

As a reformed Jewish banker, Trina Altman shares how she not only approaches yoga, but also her story of building her current life. We talk about anthropometrics, the science of measuring the size and proportions of the human body, how she would give her younger self the advice to "pay attention to what makes you angry," and how teaching yoga is evolving. Connect with Trina here https://...

I met the new girlfriend, I re-homed my dog, I sat with my back agains the tree, George, and realized how we're all walking each other home. The quote "we're all just walking each other home" by Ram Dass  has always felt like it's talking about walking toward death to me. In this moment, sitting on the tree, I realized the phrase means so much more. As the 100th episode, t...

If STD's (sexually transmitted disease) are so damn common, why is the stigma about them so big? Can a cold for your mouth and a cold for your genitals be considered more the same? How does an STD affect a feeling of worthiness? In this convo with Taylor, I share about my journey with STD's and how to go about beginning this convo with someone new. We turn the convo to include anyone who...

When are you not in charge of anyone else's experience? When do you let yourself set down the responsibility for others and just do you? This is my random: "what am I'm paying attention to" moment. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music for...

Connection and growth this past year has been tricky for yoga teachers. There's so many different experiences on individual levels. This convo with Nicole Wild, a yoga teacher, meditation guide and photographer in Montana, shares what she's learned. Part of this episode includes conversation around destigmatizing therapy, entrepreneur journeys, and being in flow. And peanut butter cups....

My knees hurt when I ran, but I wanted to run. This is the story of learning how to run without pain. It it not a fast story, but it has taught me dedication while also changing my life. In this episode, I share about how the combo of foam rolling, stretching and strength building made me a stronger and faster runner. This story is also about breath and why I think flow vinyasa yoga works well for...

Making self portraits and sharing them on instagram was one of the ways Nikki Martin has learned of her belonging. She shares her story of breaking addiction, grief and finding relief in telling the true story of herself. As a Black yoga teacher, author and poet, Nikki guides others to fall in love with the truth of themselves. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sun...

"We think we're small because we think we know ourselves." Said my friend Jesh de Rox. This phrase has me jumping. If you're looking to get a good perspective flip - this is for you. If you think you "know" yourself - this is for you. If you use excuses to say why you can't do something because of how "little" you know - this is for you. Buy Bonnie a cu...

When people find their voice, they begin to share their gifts. Steph Saffer is passionate about helping others find the way for themselves. Not only is she an acupuncturist, cycle instructor and coach, but a wife, step mom, house flipper and someone who wants the history of working through the hard moments. In this episode Steph shares the story of meeting her wife, Lianne, Lianne's cancer di...

It's been a while since I did a personal update. This episode is a share about how I've (Bonnie) gotten to today, the headstart I've had, some of what it's taken and what I'm currently thinking about. In this backstory, nothing is fast. This is a slow build. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: I...

Becoming a parent changes your life. Domiana comes from a communication degree, a career as a professional basketball player, a coach, and a teacher. She's had the experience of what it's like to lose yourself in your kids AND how to reclaim yourself. She's an author, a coach for moms, a healer, and someone who practices what they say. In this episode I share about my barbies, she i...

As an avid fan of Sarah Blondin's meditations, I share my recent thoughts on a question she posed. I also reflect on the word "righteousness" in our presence with others. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music for this episode is Threads by The L...

Body image and perception of the self is connected to our relationships and dating. We talk about the vulnerability of voice, poop and boobs. We use words like justify versus celebrate. Everyone has their own story about their body, but in case it isn't clear, we think yours is pretty great. This episode is part of a series on this podcast called "Let's Talk About Sex" where Bo...

As the center of our own universe, we each long for belonging. What's the trick? Does anyone feel like they fit in? Do we even want to? Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their...

She was on her scooter when she was sideswiped in a hit-and-run. As a yoga teacher, Fallon Lev feels like everything she's learned has led up to this moment. She shares with us how this accident is transforming her, how powerful community is, and the ways she's rediscovering herself and her story. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HE...

Where do you self-sabotage or shut down before you even begin because of fear? If you're feeling any inkling of this, this episode is your pep talk. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to...

Here's a great baby shower gift idea: a post-preganancy appointment with a women's health and pelvic floor physical therapist. This is exactly what Dr. Laurel Proulx is passionate about and this kind of conversation makes us all embrace and embody ourselves more. We have identity and ability shifts in the pregnancy journey. The way we integrate those with our nervous system can affect ev...

Are you a small business owner? Just starting? This podcast is for those figuring out business registration, contracts, waivers, trademarks, and copyrights. Cooper Warner is a business attorney who specializes in small business owners. This is a great place to begin learning what your next step is and how to protect yourself. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunda...

This is the first of four episodes this year about the turn of the seasons in alignment with Chinese Medicine. These conversations are with Chris Miller, an acupuncturist and Five Element Chinese Medicine practitioner. In this first episode, we talk about the winter's transition into spring, reflect on how the winter builds to spring, and discover the motto for this season.  Buy Bonnie a cup...

I find that I'm having the most fun, the most joy, the most feeling "alive" when I'm experimenting. In this quickie, I share a couple of things I'm currently curious about. What's calling you? Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music...

As a women's libido specialist, Elena Rossi can't remember a time she wasn't interested in sex and relationships. We talk about masturbation leading to oral sex, how my vibrator is broken (and not for the reason you might think), receiving oral sex, pleasure, and leaning into experiments. Elena is candid, welcoming, and was the perfect person to bring into our first podcast threesom...

I was inspired after the Poetry Slam this past Saturday to share a poem I wrote and some words about getting to this place that we currently stand in. Buy Bonnie a cup of tea at @Bonnie-Weeks Sign up for Bonnie’s sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to mor...