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Hey hi hello! It's time for a fresh installment of everyone's favorite Founder's Q&A! This episode is again hosted by Zack Cloud Hall, husband of the Yoga to Cope Founder herself and best radio voice in town. Zack sits down with YTC Founder Kala MacDonald to ask the questions you all kindly submitted. Topics range from bucket lists to shampoo brands, Larry to meditation. You ask, and she answers!...

Our guest today is former NFL player Keith Mitchell! Keith is in-studio to talk about the moment a routine tackle changed his career path forever, his journey through depression and an full life shift, how he found yoga, and the beautiful and inspiring way he has created an entirely new career out of his yoga practice, mindfulness teachings, his Light It Up Foundation, and his upcoming book and in...

Welcome to this mini episode all about Self Love to close out our February podcast lineup. Tune in to hear from founder of Yoga to Cope, Kala MacDonald, as she discusses that "self love" in the least cliché way she can manage. Inspired by a dear friend's latest newsletter and something that happened on a trip she recently took, Kala dives in to what is important, useful, and absolutely not selfish...

Please welcome the wonderful Gina Nicole to the podcast! We dive into many non-traditional growth and wellness practices including tarot cards, angels, feng shui, and more as we learn about the unique and intuitive work that Gina does with her private clients as well as in group mentorship programs and at events. Get ready to be fascinated and intrigued as you learn about Saturn Returns, birth car...

Author, podcaster, manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander is back on the Yoga to Cope podcast to celebrate the release of this new book, "The Align Method"! Aaron first mentioned that he was working on his book in our first podcast episode featuring him in June 2018, and it was recently released in-stores. We were excited to hear about that process of creation, as well as catch up wit...

A recent article sparked my interest in the question: Do you have an inner monologue? While I do, for the first time ever I realized that there are people who don't have dialogue with themselves in their heads, and instead have to talk aloud for those mirror pep talks. This got me thinking, and podcasting, all about perception vs. reality, how we can be experiencing the same thing, but very differ...

Welcome to the final day of our Yoga to Cope Meditation Challenge, with a prize package generously provided by Spoko and Muse. The winner of the challenge will be chosen + announced tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 28, and until then founder of the podcast Kala MacDonald wanted to come on to say a few words of thanks for your participation all month long. As well, we have a very special guest on to share hi...

Please welcome Kiara Perico to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Kiara is a wonderful example of someone with a unique and beautiful upbringing who turned an interest in creative expression into a very unique and exciting career in music. As a touring strings player (Viola and Violin) Kiara has played on tours for the likes of Ariana Grande, Adele, and Panic! at the Disco, among others, and plays for prod...

Please welcome Kansas-based therapist and life coach Emily Stevens to the podcast! Emily is here to chat with us about building confidence and self esteem, creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, why she recommends meditation for her patients experiencing anxiety, and overall how to feel awesome everyday! Emily shares her super smart "take a curious stance" tool, her personal New Year's resol...

Welcome to 2020 and to Yoga to Cope's final gift giveaway of this holiday season. For the month of January we will be hosting a Meditation Challenge on a sub-account, linked below, and the winner - chosen based on participation - will win and enjoy a Muse 2 Headband and a gorgeous Spoko meditation stool! Tune in for more details about the challenge, the prizes, to hear a couple meditation myths ge...

Happy New Year! Whether you're celebrating out or celebrating at home, as we head into 2020 the founder of YTC Kala MacDonald pops in for a mini episode to share her New Years Resolution (no, it's not to lose weight or eat healthier or do more yoga) and wishes you well into the new year. Be safe, be kind, and be well, one and all! YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVID...

Welcome back, and get ready for Part 2 of this conversation featuring Zack Cloud Hall. Today's portion of our conversation is heavier, featuring topics such as divorce, coming out, losing a sibling, drug use, and overdose. Please tune in with care and consideration. Instagram: instagram.com/zackcloudhall YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE,...

Welcome to Part 1 of this conversation featuring Zack Cloud Hall! You may know Zack as "that guy" for the band Panic! at the Disco, but if you want to dive deeper into his childhood, upbringing, first jobs, and the dangerous and unexpected job he had just before making the switch to band work, tune in today! Tomorrow, tune in for Part 2 of our conversation where Zack opens up about his work with t...

Please welcome Erin Motz, co-founder of Bad Yogi, to the podcast! Erin is the "carnivorous, red wine and French cheese loving type", and she and her husband started Bad Yogi to "remove the snobbery" from yoga culture. Through their website you can access tons of resources, many of them free!, that will allow you to enter into a yoga practice from a non-judgmental, fun, personal place. Check them o...

The busy, warm, creative woman behind LA-based weighted blanket company Sheltered Co. is back for Part 2 of this podcast episode with an even more personal, intimate look into her story. Pamela very recently lost her godmother, Aunt Dorothy, to cancer, so she shares about her Aunt and her grieving process thus far. She also shares her experience with therapy and the unexpected advice her therapist...

Dr. Seth Gerlach is an OG Yoga to Cope Podcast guest and he's BACK for this mini episode to share some cold and flu season tips, tricks, and insights. Should you get a flu shot? Are chicken noodle soup, honey tea, and Sprite the best mix to kick a cold? How can you prevent sickness for yourself and your kids/pets in an actually effective, holistic way? If you want answers to these questions and mo...

The busy, warm, creative woman behind LA-based weighted blanket company Sheltered Co. is here today for Part 1 of a two part podcast feature. She has a LOT to say about being a mom of 3, having a child with sensory processing disorder, accidentally making her first weighted blanket and feeling her little girl relax for the first time in her life, and so much more. Pamela is very open and candid wi...

Returning this week with Part 2/2 of our Founders Q&A Segment is founder of Yoga to Cope Kala MacDonald and her #1 fan, Zack Cloud Hall. Picking up right where they left off, Kala and Zack answer your questions about the "right way" to meditate, discuss if they plan to have kids, Kala shares her biggest fear, where she hopes Yoga to Cope will be in 5 years, if any other names were considered for t...

Welcome to this exciting holiday week Founder's Q&A. You asked, and Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald answered! Join Kala and her co-host + question-asker Zack Cloud Hall as they answer all the questions you graciously submitted online for this special episode. Kala responds to questions on topics such as how she started doing yoga, how many times per week you should be doing yoga, why she chose...

Please welcome Claire Papell, New York stated-based yoga teacher and grief support coach for women via her one-on-one and group coaching in person and virtually. Claire is on the podcast today to discuss the important work she does in holding space for women in times of grief, her own childhood trauma related to a medical mishap, her thoughts on grief during the holidays, and more. To schedule you...

The lovely Courtney Swan is in-studio today alongside today's co-host of the pod, Sarah Urie. Courtney is here to talk about her recent work transition away from tour life and into full-time wellness influencing, plus she gives us a rare public look into her past and present as she opens up about losing her two younger siblings, asking her parents to be part of her therapy journey to dive deeply i...

I am very happy to introduce you to Dr. Pratima Raichur and her beautiful company, Pratima Skincare. Dr. Raichur very kindly had me in to record this episode at her absolutely beautiful NYC warehouse/fulfillment space, which looks more like the prettiest nook of a yoga studio and a crystals shop combined that you've ever seen. We get to hear meaningful stories and moments from Dr. Raichur's childh...

Please give a warm welcome to Zach Tremper, a Kansas City, MO middle school Special Education teacher who was recently published in "ReThinking Behavior Magazine" when he shared his personal story of teaching while coping with his own Bipolar II and ADHD diagnosis. The article, linked below, is titled "When the Ripcord Breaks: Teaching with Bipolar II Disorder, and I really hope you give the artic...

Thanks for joining in for this (not so) mini episode where founder of Yoga to Cope Kala MacDonald hops on the mic to answer YOUR question submissions about friendships. Together we tackle everything from how to navigate a long-distance friendship, how to grieve and move on from "toxic" friendships, advice for navigating high school social scenes, what to do when YOU are in the wrong, and more. Tha...

Dr. Sarah Villafranco is a medical doctor who left her career in emergency medicine to pursue a passion for plant-based natural skincare. Osmia Organics is the company she founded and it is a beautiful culmination of her love for medicine and chemistry + her passion for clean beauty and nature. You definitely need to check it out! Tune in to this episode to hear about her transition from medicine...