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This episode has been waiting in the wings for months (I try to spread out the themes for each episode release) and I’m so excited to finally bring it to your ears today. Emily is a good friend and one of my yoga mentors, and on a beautiful day in April she had me over to her home (which she affectionately calls “the tree house”). We had an amazing conversation underneath her lovely skylights with Mama Kitties keeping watch.
Emily’s vulnerability and honesty make this episode truly one of the most important I’ve engaged in thus far. She openly shares about her mental health struggles and how she worked through them to come out on the other side resilient and willing to devote her life to supporting others in a healing capacity. And yes, of course we discuss yoga, Reiki, and the magic of TIMBo.
At the end of the episode Emily mentions workshops that have already passed, and I chose not to edit that out so that you can hear about all the wonderful creative experiences she offers. Check out Coolidge Yoga’s website and Emily’s website to see what she’s up to in the near future, including upcoming Reiki trainings.
As I mention in the podcast intro, we discuss the seriousness of mental health issues, including suicide. If you (or someone you know) are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help to a close friend of family member, or call or text the Samaritan’s Hotline at (877) 870-4673, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255, or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Here’s what to expect if you’ve never called a crisis hotline before.
*Skip to 8:11min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
About Emily’s background in Psychology and working in a residential site
How her past personal experiences influence how she supports the healing of others
How she models navigating the complexities of grief for her students
We discuss the importance of reducing shame and our shared need for authenticity
About the joy of “being a goofball” and ecstatic dance
How the TIMBo program supports survivors of trauma
How yin yoga helps the body process and move through emotions
Her relationship with nature and the universe
Her growing affinity of divination
How she melds her background in trauma work, yoga, and Reiki
A little about astrology and human design
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Follow Emily on Instagram
Emily’s Website
Coolidge Yoga
JourneyDance
the Yogi Therapist website
the Yogi Therapist on Facebook
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Today’s guest is the lovely Denise Hooks, and I’m so grateful to Stacey Mulvey, my guest on episode 14, for connecting us! Denise is an incredible therapist based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she offers individual therapy, group therapy, and co-owns a consulting agency with her husband.
We spent like 3 hours on the phone, not even kidding!! I immediately felt comfortable with her, like I know her; she’s so easy to talk to and so smart and articulate. She’s doing such meaningful work with womxn of color and survivors of trauma, two of her main areas of focus.
As a disclaimer, parts of this episode may be triggering for people as we discuss topics (although not in a very detailed way) like interpersonal violence, suicide, and abortions. If you believe this may impact you, I suggest making a plan for self-care prior to listening.
Also, we had some sound issues, I hope it’s not too distracting for you! Apologies in advance.
*Skip to 6:08min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
How Denise decided to become a therapist and how she decided to work with the population she serves
How her cultural background and being a black womxn shapes her practice as a therapist
How she uses Existentialism and Gestalt therapies with clients, and how her theater background helps her help clients more efficiently
What Narrative therapy is and how she finds it especially useful working with people of color
How to find your theoretical approach as a therapist
The importance of boundaries and ethics in therapy
How to be a competent and inclusive provider
How to navigate challenging conversations within therapy, specifically when “racial undertones” or racism occurs
Using Existentialism in working with survivors of trauma
How memories and emotions are strongly tied together
How trauma can become trapped in the body, and ways to use different techniques in therapy to release it
About the stigma that exists for seeking therapy, specifically within communities of color
About her therapy group for womxn of color “Consciousness Raising”
About Denise and her husband’s consulting business Elevated Consulting and how they offer Organizational Psychology to businesses
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Elevate Consulting
Elevated Therapy by Denise
Follow Denise on Facebook
Follow Denise on Instagram
The Gloria Videos
Brené Brown’s new video Call to Courage
Book I’m Ok, You’re Ok
Justice Resource Institute
NET
the Yogi Therapist website
the Yogi Therapist on Facebook
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It only took three decades, but I now LOVE going to the dentist. Shocked?! I’m not! Anti-Dentite’s be damned. Dr. Mayr is one of my most favorite people, and he is an incredible dentist. He and his staff are committed to helping patients feel welcomed and comfortable in the office, and he treats everyone with thorough care and respect. Even if your insurance is out-of-network, you should definitely go see Dr. Mayr, his business partner Dr. Yuko, and their incredible team at Harmony!! You’ll leave the office feeling empowered to take care of your oral hygiene and overall health, without feeling ashamed if you admitted that you forget to floss daily.
This episode will offer you information all about what on earth it means to be a holistic dental practice, as well as how Dr. Mayr balances traditional Western dentistry with holistic/biologic dentistry. He also candidly shares a bit about his personal life, and - dun dun dunnnnnnn - whether or not he flosses daily!!
*Skip to 4:54min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
How Dr. Mayr chose to become a dentist
Balancing traditional dentistry with holistic dentistry, and how holistic living isn’t reinventing the wheel
The differences between a traditional dentist versus a holistic dentist
What to expect at an appointment at Harmony
How Dr. Mayr and his business partner Dr. Yuko offer thorough care for their clients
Why it was important for Dr. Mayr to gather information about a patient’s whole health history, versus just their dental history
The importance of asking questions as a patient
Why he wants to do less work on patients than a lot
Why reading ingredients is so important, even for toothpaste
How Dr. Mayr balances his job with his own physical health and oral hygiene
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Harmony
Follow Harmony on Facebook
the Yogi Therapist website
the Yogi Therapist on Facebook
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Let’s get controversiallllllll!!
I know what you’re thinking: whoa, a therapist is releasing a podcast episode about marijuana?! Relax - I’m not endorsing nor condemning the use of marijuana, but this is a growing industry (punny!) and cannabis yoga is a thing now, just like beer yoga. It’s a controversial topic within the yoga-sphere and in the therapy world. While I am well-aware that research on the effects of cannabis is still young and limited due to federal regulations, more and more people are using it to alleviate symptoms of chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, to overcome opiate addictions, and the list goes on. I don’t think you can go into any store today without seeing something that has CBD added to it! I know people who swear by it. In addition, I’ve seen first-hand the negative effects of marijuana on young developing brains (e.g., the onset of early psychosis). See what I mean? Controversial! I hope that listeners can come with an open mind and trust their own autonomy. This is a safe and nonjudgmental place, and everyone is absolutely entitled to any opinion they may or may not have.
I’m very excited to release this episode today, and I know you’re going to dig it as much as I do. I learned so much from my chat with Stacey, and I loved getting to know her and hearing more about her fascinating story. She is a really brave, cool, genuine, and empowered woman, and talking with her was so effortless.
I know you’ll love this episode, and I promise you don’t need to imbibe in cannabis to appreciate it!
*Skip to 6:07min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
about Stacey’s background and how at a young age she broke free from the Mormon culture/religion
briefly about the research that continues to develop on the impact of marijuana use on mental health
how she came to teaching yoga through pole dancing, Callanetics and Pilates
the importance of understanding anatomy in order to teach
about Stacey’s upcoming yoga teacher training that she created for her company Marijuasana
recognizing the pros and cons of imbibing in cannabis
how Stacey created her business Marijuasana
Stacey’s “coming out” with cannabis
about Stacey’s experience being a female entrepreneur
about how yoga can be joyful
about the power of community with yoga and cannabis use
about her style of teaching
about Stacey’s views on cannabis as a drug and a form of medicine
the difference between Sativa and Indica and how not all marketing of their effects are accurate
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Marijuasana
Naropa University
Callanetics
Science of Yoga
Dr. Jared Kass at Lesley University
Jason Kilmer
What the heck are terpenes
Information for Stacey’s YTT that starts June 18th!
Follow Stacey’s company Marijuasana on Instagram
the Yogi Therapist website
the Yogi Therapist on Facebook
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We’re having a bit of a testosterone stretch here, eh?! Today’s guest is the magical and incredible meditation teacher Wilhelm, a fellow NSYA-er (keepin’ it in the fam, y’all) and a truly kind soul. While I’ve known Wilhelm for a couple of years now, I knew little of his personal life and experiences growing up in South Africa pre-and-post-Apartheid, and I have a lot of gratitude for all that he shares with us in this episode.
While I myself practice different forms of meditation, mostly focusing on my breath, I’m no expert nor am I green in my practice. I’ve had some amazing experiences dropping into consciousness under Wilhelm’s guidance - I’m talking images in my mind of smatterings of bright colors, feeling energy flowing, tapping into my inner guide…it’s amazing. He is an incredible teacher who respects how personal the practice is, and aims to break down any barrier one may have to connecting to their own meditation practice.
If you’re curious to learn more about meditation and live locally, check out his upcoming workshop on May 11th: Beyond the Cushion: Meditations for the Moment workshop at Coolidge Yoga Brookline!
PS: One quick disclaimer, I meant to say this in the intro - this episode was recorded in early April at the onset of that annoying illness I had that caused me to skip a week of releasing an episode. I definitely sound sick, to me at least!
*Skip to 5:24min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
How “where are you from” is a loaded question for him
How breaking his ankle brought him to yoga and meditation
How he strayed off the yoga teacher path
How event planning and meditation are closely related, in Wilhelm’s wise opinion
On coming out as a young man in South Africa
How to reframe your 9-5 when you have a side hustle
His ritual before he leads meditation
How to begin meditating
How making tea can be a meditation
The importance of having a grounding ritual when you serve others
How Wilhelm keeps his chill
About the barriers he experienced when initially practicing meditation
How meditation aligns the body and the mind
How he plans his meditation teachings
Why standing meditations are a supportive option for people fearful of meditating
How meditation allows one to welcome every part of themselves, even the inner critic or rebel
How your affinity with Harry Potter can be a meditation
Using social media mindfully
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Wilhelm’s Beyond the Cushion: Meditations for the Moment workshop at Coolidge Yoga Brookline on May 11th
Apartheid in South Africa
Episode 1 with Laura Ahrens
NSYA
Andrew Tanner
Rachel Bairstow
Dr. Lorin Roche and Camille Maurine
Kripalu
Buddha’s Brain
The Radiance Sutras
Nelson Mandela
Krista Tippet
Neuroplasticity
Meditation Made Easy
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Coolidge Yoga
Wilhelm’s page on Coolidge Yoga’s site
The Yogi Therapist website
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Jeffrey Thomas is living history. This wonderful man is a friend and sangha-mate of mine from my YTT, and I’m so grateful that Jeffrey agreed to allow me to interview him - this is one of the most important interviews I’ve done thus far. Jeffrey shares his experience of being a young Black man growing up in the south in the midst of the Civil Rights movement, and candidly shares how this has shaped his teaching today, as well as how his experience inspired him to create the Mandela Yoga Project.
It’s an honor to have sat down with Jeffrey, and it is truly an honor to call him a friend; this episode is truly incredible and I’m eternally grateful for Jeffrey’s willingness to share, his vulnerability, and candidness.
One final note, please consider supporting his Mandela Yoga Project here, any amount helps!!
*Skip to 6:58min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
About Jeffrey’s upbringing as a young Black man growing up in the south during the Civil Rights movement
About his views on the commercialism of yoga and lack of diversity and inclusivity
How Boston could help make yoga more accessible to low-income and underserved communities
How he believes diabetes saved his life
About his mission to make yoga accessible to everyone with his company The Mandela Yoga Project
How yoga helps him manage his diabetes and promote his wellbeing
How he views trauma informed yoga and the importance of it
How Jeffrey believes the body can heal itself, as he is living breathing proof
How he decided to start his non-profit the Mandela Yoga Project, and his plans on bringing free trauma-informed yoga to people of color and underserved communities, led by members of the local community
About his experience being a black man in a predominantly white yoga community
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
GoFundMe for Mandela Yoga Project
4 Little Girls film
Medgar Evers
Emmett Till
Yoga Alliance
TIMBo
Prison Yoga Project
Five Doors Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Follow Jeffrey on Instagram
The Yogi Therapist website
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And we’re back with episode 11!! My guest this week is a former colleague of mine, Paul Sullivan. He’s a local professor at Quincy College and licensed therapist operating his own private practice. Paul and I worked together last in 2012 or 2013 at a partial adult psychiatric program in Brookline, MA. I’m so grateful that Paul and I have kept in contact over the years as he’s been an important person in my professional career and professional development; he actually offered me some simple advice back when we worked together and I call upon it often, as you’ll hear me explain in the episode.
We start our conversation where Paul is really selling me on starting a private practice - stay tuned for more on that, hopefully soon! We discuss so many great topics, from building a private practice to meditation for every day modern life to positive psychology.
*Skip to 5:26min mark to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
About Paul’s journey to establishing himself in private practice
All about Paul’s theoretical approaches, including Positive Psychology (umm hi apparently this is my jam)
How Paul balances his jobs, spending quality time with family, and making room for play
Peaceful parenting
Paul’s interest in sustainability and CSAs
How Paul helps his clients and students thrive
Paul’s view of the developmental stages in life
All about Paul’s mindfulness and meditations practices
How Paul offers his clients and students tangible and accessible ways to feel happier and live more conscious lives
Theraveda Buddhism (What? Just listen to the episode!)
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Paul’s PsychologyToday.com page
Liberty Wellness
Quincy College
The One Thing book
Sweet Berry Farm in Middleton, RI
Walden Local Meat Co.
Common Ground Fair
Vipassana Meditation Center – Dhamma Dharā
Theraveda Buddhism
Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy (NSGP)
The Yogi Therapist website
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Shannon Noel is one of those people you meet and you just know she is authenticity and magic. She’s ethereal, thoughtful, empathic, and lovely, and her shop, Noel Herbals, is a hidden zen gem located in one of my favorite neighborhoods, Somerville.
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Shannon in her shop to discuss all things life, skincare, herbalism, and fuzzy puppy bums. She shares all about her journey to holistic skincare and similarly to our guest for episode 9 she started out pursuing a very different career path in college.
I couldn’t ask for a better guest to enter into the double digits with on this pod; I know you’re going to love Shannon, and be sure to check out her shop to stock up on some incredible, safe, non-toxic skincare products that your skin will thank you for!
*Skip to 5min to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
about Shannon’s career path to skincare therapy
how college may not be the best path for everyone
why you should dilute essential oils prior to applying to your skin
why you should avoid “fragrance” in products
what a facial entails and how often you should get one
about natural versus safe skincare products
about the importance of choosing safe and non-toxic products for your skin and home
about what on earth is lymphatic drainage
sorry vegans - we talk about cooking and eating fish
how Shannon uses social media with intention
Shannon’s mission to educate people on skincare and skin health, and some exciting new projects she’s working on
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Noel Herbals
Follow Shannon on Instagram
Shannon’s Skin/Food: Spring event on May 4th
Cambridge Naturals
The Herbal Academy
Herbstalk
Commonwealth Herbs
La Bella Figura Découverte Under Eye Repair Serum
Gua Sha
Britta Beauty
Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life book
The Yogi Therapist website
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Bron Volney is one of the nicest people I have ever met - he’s a genuine, energetic soul who happens to also be easy on the eyes and can help you become your best physical self. He is a personal trainer and the owner of BronCore Fitness, specializing in an amazing, creative, and challenging workouts designed by Bron himself.
My husband and I have known Bron for years, and one of my favorite moments from my wedding was doing squats (in my wedding dress) with Bron on the dance floor. Such a priceless memory!
Bron is an incredible unique and talented trainer who has helped my husband and I achieve our fitness goals over the years. He completely removes the intimidation factor from working out, and offers his clients intentional and challenging programs to help them achieve their pinnacle of physical health. He’s also so passionate about building community and does so with BCF and his BronCore Bootcamps that happen indoors and outdoors all over the city.
Check out his bootcamps and set up some training sessions with him - you’ll be sore AF but wow, will you look and feel amazing!!
*Skip to 4:40 to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
about Bron’s original career plan
how he decided to create his own business BronCore Fitness
how he strays from the norm in a creative and efficient way to best support his clients
how BronCore Bootcamps has evolved and continues to grow and expand
how Bron continues to churn out creative workouts
all about Bron’s immense undying love for the Florida Gators (who, I’m sad to say, lost in the NCAA the night we recorded this episode - I blame Bron.)
the importance of community when maintaining fitness
how to work with challenging clients and keep folks committed and engaged to their fitness goals
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
BronCore Fitness
Follow Bron on Instagram
Bron’s website
The Yogi Therapist website
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Lauren Massalas doesn’t know this, but she has a really special place in my heart as she was the catalyst for my applying for YTT with NSYA at Coolidge Yoga back in 2017. We met at an event at YogaWorks and exchanged info so I could pick her brain about NSYA…and the rest is herstory!!
Lauren is definitely a super cool and incredibly talented chick. She is a PACU nurse, a yoga teacher, and an Ayurvedic Health Counselor based in Boston, MA. She has a magical way of making Ayurveda, a 5000+ year old medical science, seem completely seamlessly accessible to integrate into a modern lifestyle. As a health practitioner and yoga teacher, she is influenced by western anatomy and physiology, yogic philosophy, and Ayurvedic wisdom, a unique mash-up that allows Lauren to stand out from the crowd in every aspect of her career.
*Skip to 3:19 to bypass the intro and get to the interview
In this episode we hear:
about Ayurveda and what it is, for those outside of the yoga-sphere
how Lauren took a winding path to Ayurveda
what to expect from a session with Lauren as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and she shares a brief case study
how Ayurveda and western medicine can work together
how to avoid dampening your digestive fire and how that fire is “supreme in the long game of longevity”
about the importance of a morning routine, how to start one, and why you should stop drinking cold water
how to incorporate Ayurvedic health tips into your daily life
how Ayurveda helps individuals fully live in their body
the importance of the body’s elimination process
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Coolidge Yoga
Lauren’s Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse workshop
NSYA
Goldie Graham
Kripalu
Vega Vitality
Follow Lauren on Instagram
Lauren’s website
The Yogi Therapist website
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Today’s guest is my lovely friend Katherine, a local Maynard-based yoga teacher. I’ve known Katherine for years, as she is married to one of my best friends from high school (Hi Steve!!), and of course we’ve bonded even more over our affinity for yoga!
I honestly don’t know how to best convey the amazingness that is all that Katherine shares in this episode - she is a lovely, intelligent, strong, beautiful woman who lives fully and consciously in alignment with her yoga. She consistently engages with life in an intentional and authentic way, always finds the good and beauty in others, and embodies the foundational principles of yoga. She’s also got an incredible way with words, as evidenced by her informative posts on her blog! I feel lucky to know Katherine and call her a friend. I know that you’ll love this episode as much as I loved chatting with Katherine! I think we could’ve talked for like, hours more, haha!
In this episode we hear:
about Katherine’s view on authenticity in yoga and on social media
how she came up with her company name “Black Fox Yoga”
how yoga must celebrate all bodies in yoga
about Katherine’s views on “yogalebrities”
about how Katherine approaches teaching beginners in yoga, and why she doesn’t use props in those classes
how to cue efficiently in a yoga class
how to stand out as a yoga teacher
how to identify and manage ego as a yoga teacher
how to live your yoga with intention and integrity
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
CorePower Yoga
Elliot of Change.yoga
Alexandria Crow
Be the Love Yoga studio, where Katherine teaches
Ye olde Empath quiz (because clearly I’m on a mission to help people learn that they’re possibly an Empath)
Katherine’s website Black Fox Yoga
Follow Katherine on Instagram
The Yogi Therapist website
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Interviewing your friends is way fun and I want to do it all the time.
My guest for this episode is my good friend Nikki Magliaro, whom I met in grad school back in 2009, and oddly enough we were even in the same group interview at Northeastern University, where we attended our masters in counseling program. Crazy!!
Nikki is a brilliant clinician who works incredibly hard and pours so much love into all that she does. She and her friend and business partner Megan co-own and built together an incredible practice called Puzzle Pieces, LLC based in Quincy, MA. There, Nikki, Megan, and their team support children and families, treating Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral concerns, developmental delays, coping skills, family relationships, self-esteem, social skills, and stress. Nikki is also a Feminist therapist, an Expert Certified DIR/Floortime Training Leader, a Gemini, a yoga-lover, and a creative soul who brings so much compassion, knowledge, and authenticity into the work she does. Be sure to check out her wonderful private practice, she will take excellent care of your kiddo!
In this episode we hear:
all about Nikki’s journey to becoming a successful therapist and businesswoman
all about how Nikki built her business
useful tips for building a business
important techniques and tips on working with children and families
how Nikki uses yoga in her practice with her clients
about promoting Neurodiversity and the current movement toward acceptance
a bit about finally hearing Autistic voices
how Nikki engages in self-care and sets boundaries with her work given she’s self-employed
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Interdisciplinary Counsel on Development and Learning (ICDL) - where Nikki completed her DIR/Floortime certification
Nikki’s yoga training program - Calm Child Workshop by Flow and Grow Kids Yoga
Puzzle Pieces, LLC website
Follow Puzzle Pieces, LLC on Instagram and Facebook
The Yogi Therapist website
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This man saved my life. Basically.
I’m so happy to be releasing this episode with Dr. Tim Latham, DC MS CSCS, a brilliant jack-of-all-trades. He’s got multiple degrees and areas of expertise, and he continues to learn all that he can about the ever-changing field of integrative health. I was fortunate to have connected with Tim after being diagnosed with a chronic pain + fatigue illness; through testing and non-judgmental conversations, he helped me make easy tweaks to increase my body’s ability to heal, recover, and thrive. I’d honestly never felt better!
This episode is chock full of great recommendations for anyone to improve their overall health, as Tim shares simple ways to increase one’s quality of life through nutrition and movement. We talk about the body’s resiliency, and challenging false beliefs one has about the body’s durability. Anyone who nerds out over science and health will love this episode!
Find Tim, his wife Dr. Laura Latham, and other integrative providers at their group practice in Boston at Back Bay Health & Performance, and you can also catch Tim as an adjunct faculty member in the Integrative and Functional Nutrition program at Saybrook University.
In this episode we hear:
all about Tim’s educational background and his many health degrees
about what exactly is an elimination diet and what the heck a FODMAP is
easy, accessible ways to improve one’s health
the body’s resiliency
how to challenge negative beliefs
what to expect in an appointment with Tim
how to avoid feeling overwhelmed when in the midst of a health revamp
how Chiropractic isn’t all about back cracking
about certain wellness fads and Tim’s thoughts on their validity
how mindfulness and breath-work are just as important to address as diet
about Tim’s self-care practice
some swears - yup, I’ve officially sworn/cussed/cursed on the podcast, folks!
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Back Bay Health & Performance
Craig Liebenson, DC
Dr. Ben House
Alan Watts
Sober Curious (book)
Making Sense Podcast by Sam Harris
The Runner’s Zone Podcast
You Are Not So Smart Podcast
Enlightenment Now (book)
Behave (book)
Endure (book)
Just Breathe (book)
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Institute for Functional Medicine
Saybrook University’s Integrative and Functional Nutrition Program
Follow Tim and his wife over at Back Bay Health & Performance on Instagram
The Yogi Therapist website
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This. This is why I started podcasting. I’m obsessed with today’s episode!
Meet my friend Emily, a local Boston-based yoga teacher. She is quite possibly the most authentic, genuine, gracious human I’ve ever met. She is an incredibly teacher in Boston and truly embodies her yoga. She shares so many insightful comments in this episode, wow is she such a wise soul!
We got to talking about all things yoga, but also life and how living in alignment with your truest self can sometimes be challenging in a day where modern technology drives all. Emily shares so many lovely insightful comments, and I know that anyone and everyone will hear something that resonates with them.
PS: There’s a *SPOILER ALERT* in this episode for those folks who watch The Great British Baking Show, and it occurs around the 42-min mark. Whoops.
In this episode we hear:
how Emily found yoga
about her journey through yoga teacher training
about some major decisions that Emily made in her life and how she was able to make said decisions boldly
how to build a sustainable home practice
how to sequence a yoga class
how Emily tapped into her self-worth
ways to reduce negative self-talk and practice acceptance
how Emily defines success
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
That hilarious commercial for The Great British Bakeoff
Boston Yoga School
North End Yoga
Medium Well podcast
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The Yogi Therapist website
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I’m very grateful that Maggie Battista was able to find time to chat with me one Friday afternoon earlier this month, literally days before her 2nd cookbook launch. As you’ll hear in the episode, I fangirled a bit - she is truly an inspirational woman to me. Maggie has a lovely way of balancing being assertive, grounded, relatable, and kind - she’s truly a warm soul and offers so much to those with whom she works. I met Maggie about four years ago after recipe testing for her first cookbook, Food Gift Love (I still swear by her banana bread recipe!), and we’ve kept in touch sporadically via email over the years. I especially love following her posts on Instagram as she keeps things real and shares intentionally, in an authentic way. Plus, the food pics - YUM!
Maggie is a wellness and food writer, cookbook author, creative business coach, shopgirl, and professional women’s empowerist (that should be a word!) based in Massachusetts. She’s authored two fabulous cookbooks, one for which I had the honor to recipe test, and another which was just released on February 5th, A New Way To Food. She’s a Jill of all trades balancing writing, hosting gatherings, empowering women in the creative field, and building brick-and-mortars (stay tuned for her permanent Eat Boutique store that will be in Boston!)
In this episode we hear:
about Maggie’s brand new “self-help cookbook hybrid,” A New Way to Food: Recipes That Revamped My Pantry & Made Me Love Me, At Last
about how Maggie learned how to love and appreciate herself and her body
how Maggie builds and promotes community
useful life and business tips for entrepreneurs
what it’s like being a woman in the food and business world
about Maggie’s creative business coaching
how yoga influences Maggie’s wellbeing
how Maggie reframes her thoughts to embody that she is worthy of self-love and good health
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Maggie’s brand new cookbook A New Way To Food
Eat Boutique
Maggie’s creative business coaching services
The Fresh Collective
Playing Big by Tara Mohr
NVC
Follow Maggie on Instagram
The Yogi Therapist website
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Steve is probably one of the most humble, compassionate, generous, and genuine people I’ve ever known. We worked together several years ago at a behavioral health insurance company and have fortunately kept in touch (ahh the benefits of social!). I’m so grateful that he was my first recorded interview! He is so insightful and shares some brilliant nuggets of wisdom in this episode; I know you’re going to love this episode!
Steve is a licensed mental health counselor and superhero based in Western Massachusetts specializing in working with people who are actively seeking to make a change in their overall health. He has a background in personal training and utilizes his experiences with mindfulness, meditation, playful movement, and calisthenics to help people tap into their full inner potential. He’s certified in progressive calisthenics, as a Y12SR Instructor, personal trainer, Youth and Group Fitness teacher. He also co-owns The Promethean Project with his wife and siblings, a non-profit practice that approaches health in an all-encompassing, multi-faceted way to empower the individual to have informed ownership over their health. Be sure to check out their website and all of the amazing work they’re doing!
In this episode we hear:
about Steve’s own personal health journey
a bit about imposter syndrome as a therapist
useful tips for therapists trying to build a private practice or business
therapeutic tools to use in therapy with children, teens, and adolescents
all about the great work Steve’s non-profit has done and continues to do
how to use breath-work and meditation in therapy sessions
how to overcome negative emotions
why the Dalai Lama is OK with being bald (I’m totally serious!)
Mentioned in this episode (aka, the “shotes”):
Polyvagal Theory
Brattleboro Retreat
Yoga of 12 Step Recovery
The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast
The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
That PESI Nutrition and Mental Health training
Dr. Judith Orloff’s Empath quiz
Steve’s website The Promethean Project
Steve’s Instagram
Family Care Counseling Associates
The Yogi Therapist website
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It’s kismet that the day I’m releasing the first episode of my podcast is one year to the day from when I graduated my 200-hour yoga teacher training! I knew that my first episode had to be with my YTT teacher and good friend Laura Ahrens; my experience with her and the team she’s assembled for the New School of Yogic Arts (aka NSYA) was truly transformative in my life.
Laura is a yoga teacher in Boston and Brookline, MA. She offers her students a strong, supportive space in which to practice meditative and intentional asana. Not only is she an incredible teacher, she also owns NSYA; leads mentorships and retreats domestically and internationally; and co-owns Miakoda, a sustainable, ethical clothing line with her sister Julia, among many other amazing endeavors.
In this episode we hear:
about Laura’s own personal growth on and off the mat
how she found her voice as a teacher
what it means to have integrity as a yoga teacher and individual
how she uncovered her ever-evolving authentic self
how to balance taking care of one’s self while offering space for others
We had some technical difficulties toward the end and a small part lost, however that means Laura will definitely be back on again soon!
Mentioned in this episode:
The New School of Yogic Arts
Miakoda
Coolidge Yoga
Laura’s Yoga Therapy training teacher Sarahjoy Marsh
A great read: Many Lives, Many Masters
That Palo Santo scented conditioner
Laura’s Website
Follow Laura on Instagram
The Yogi Therapist website
Follow me, The Yogi Therapist on InstagramHear the episode on these platforms:
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After years of pondering, wishing, hoping, hemming and hawing, The Yogi Therapist Podcast is finally coming to fruition. This is the official teaser for Season 1 of The Yogi Therapist Podcast!!
Oh, and NBD, also the launch of my website, too!!!
Hello, I’m Shelby Dwyer, your host and resident health geek. I’m a licensed mental health counselor and certified yoga teacher living in Boston, Massachusetts with my husband and our two cats. I’m passionate about all things health, psychology, and yoga, and strongly identify as an eternal student. As you’ll learn in this quick intro episode, I started this podcast to satiate my curiosity about the evolving wellness world, and because I really love hearing about other people’s experiences pursuing their interests.
From integrative medicine to yoga, we’ll get cozy and personal with some brilliant folks in the wellness world. We’ll learn realistic ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, all while being a real humxn IRL.
Stay tuned for Season 1, launching soon!! (As in, so soon…like, Monday February 4th…! AHH!)
- S
