Yoga With Jake Podcast

Ross Rayburn is a performance strategist, author, and speaker who teaches people how to use their body, mind, and breath as precision instruments for modern life. Drawing on three decades of yoga and contemplative practice, his work helps individuals and organizations access clarity, composure, and presence — in the moments that matter most. Ross has been teaching yoga, yoga therapeutics and medit...

Dr. Karen Mustian is an energetic, passionate scientist, world traveler, yogi, scuba diver, and foodie whose life’s work is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by cancer. Through her research, leadership, and advocacy, she strives to help cancer patients and survivors not only live longer, but live better. Dr. Mustian is a Dean’s Distinguished Professor in the Depart...

Neil Theise (thee-ss) is adjunct professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium.  Dr. Theise's book, "Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being" calls on his studies in complexity theory to address topic...

Dr. Ashley Kuchar is a mindset coach, educator, and speaker who helps athletes quiet their inner critic, handle pressure with poise, and bounce forward after mistakes. She is a former collegiate basketball player with a PhD in educational psychology, bringing both lived experience and research-backed tools to help athletes build lasting confidence in themselves and their performance. You can learn...

Today, I have the honor to speak with back-to-back BSR champion, Josh Izewski. Josh not only won the ten mile race, but he did so in an impressive 45 minutes and 8 seconds, that is roughly a 4 minute and 30 second mile pace. This unbelievable performance not only set a course record, but it marked the fastest 10-miler ever by an American!  Josh joins me to discuss this amazing accomplishment. He e...

Dr. Gehrman is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  He directs the Sleep, Neurobiology and Psychopathology lab at Penn where he studies insomnia and the links between sleep and mental health.  Dr. Gehrman’s clinical specialization is on the delivery of cognitive behavioral treatments for sleep disorders.  Support the show

Tyler Brockbank is a licensed therapist (AMFT, ACMHC) and the founder of Greencrest, where he is improving the world’s mental health one individual at a time. By trading the traditional clinical office for a private golf simulator, Tyler helps people move past the stigma of therapy and into a space where they can engage comfortably in their process of personal development. Tyler's Instagram G...

Micha Shaw is a Mental Performance Coach, Meditation Teacher and former USA Swimming 10K National Champion. Micha brings her unique experience as a professional athlete, mindfulness practitioner and education in sports psychology to help athletes unlock their full potential by building a strong and resilient mind. Micha's Website Micha's Instagram Support the show

Today, I’m giving you a “behind the reporting” podcast, where I’ll provide you my personal opinion, experience and added value with information that did not make it into my recent article for the U.S. News titled: How to Start a Yoga Practice for Depression, According to Experts. In the article, I feature Dr. Ken Duckworth the Chief Medical Officer at the National Alliance of Mental Illness and au...

Indira Gurubhagavatula is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Sleep Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. She is also Director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program. She has over 30 years of experiencing in taking care of patients with sleep disorders. She has done research looking at screening for sleep apnea in high risk groups, including commercial vehicle drivers...

Mohit Khera Baylor College of Medicine, United States of America Dr. Khera earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University. He subsequently earned his MBA and his MPH from Boston University. He received his Medical Degree from The University of Texas Medical School and completed his Urology residency training in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine. He went on to...

Gone Guys explores a “quiet crisis” in our communities, hidden in plain sight: the increasing disengagement and isolation of boys and young men. Set in rural Vermont, this documentary brings national data to life highlighting the struggles faced by boys and young men and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation. Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school...

Daya Grant, Ph. D., CMPC is a certified mental performance consultant, neuroscientist, and yoga/meditation teacher, who helps athletes and high performers train their mind for elevated performance. Dr. Grant has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, ad musicians. She’s a contributing...

Laura is a licensed physical therapist who graduated with an exercise science degree from St. Olaf College. She then attended Creighton University’s physical therapy program and graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. Her experience is in general outpatient orthopedics, but she also has a special interest in post operative joint replacements and has been certified to treat dizziness, vertig...

Keith Humphreys is the Esther Ting Memorial Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His research addresses addictive disorders and the translation of science into public policy.  In addition to over 400 scientific publications, he has written extensively for outlets like The Washington Post and The Atlantic . Dr. Humphreys’ public policy work inclu...

Elise Riley is one of Australia's leading holistic performance experts, renowned for coaching elite athletes including England footballer Ben Chilwell, Dylan Grimes, and Adam Hollioake, as well as hosting the Generation Elevation Podcast. Elise empowers high performers from professional athletes to corporate teams at Google, ASOS, and Soho House to excel in their careers by harnessing the pow...

Mark D'Esposito is a  Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute.  Drawing on his training in Neurology, Neuroscience and Psychology, his research focuses on investigating the neural bases of high-level cognitive processes such as working memory and cognitive control, achieved through several different experimental approaches and methodolo...

I am thrilled to start the new year by sharing a conversation with a longtime friend and student, Keith Tomaselli. Keith, while he might deny it, is an impressive, experienced, avid runner, and is one of the founders of the Northern Liberties Run Club in Philly. When he isn’t running with the club, Keith says he prefers to run solo miles over races—yet here are just some of his running highlights:...

Rachel Bambrick is the founder and executive director of Women In Ultrarunning, a nonprofit dedicated to helping more women access the sport of ultrarunning. She lives in the Philadelpha area, and is also an ultrarunning coach and pediatric occupational therapist. She is an avid ultrarunner herself, with her favorite distance being 200+ milers. When not ultrarunning herself, she loves spending tim...

Mel Mah was born and raised in Toronto, and she moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to pursue a professional dance career. During her time as a performer, she had the privilege of working with top artists such as Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West. In 2017, Mel has now transitioned into filmmaking and she’s pursuing her passion as a writer, director and producer. She’s created 6...

Dr. Dominick Shattuck is a public health researcher whose work focuses on reproductive health, technology integration, vaccine uptake, HIV, and engaging men in care. His research examines how men’s health-seeking behaviors, masculinity, and gender norms shape outcomes. He has led pioneering studies, including evaluating a mobile contraceptive app (the Dot Study), conducting the first randomized tr...

Jett Stone, Ph. D., is a writer and clinical psychologist on a mission to improve men’s mental well-being and bring their inner life into full color. Stone went to undergrad at the University of Michigan and earned two master’s degrees in journalism and psychology from Columbia University. He completed his Ph. D. in clinical psychology at Adelphi University and continued training at the Manhattan...

One of the most accomplished U.S. track athletes of all time, Shannon's career longevity is unmatched. Shannon is a 3x Olympian, Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2x World Bronze Medalist, World Record holder (DMR), and American Record holder at three distances (1500m, 2 miles, 5000m). Ranked in the world's top 10 for over a decade, Shannon made history at the London 2012 Games as the first Ameri...

On this episode: I’m joined by Dr. Erica Sharpe to discuss our yoga research project that we’ve started at a hospital. Our goal is to bridge the gap between doctors, their patients and yoga teachers, by providing a tool for physicians to refer their patients to the most appropriate yoga class and effective teacher for their needs. There is a huge variety of yoga styles and an even greater variety...

Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher.  He’s taking what helped him excel in his professional life and heal in his personal life and now sharing this with others to help them do the same. Jon's Website Movember Support the show