Best Karen Fabian Podcasts (2025)

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Yoga Teaching | #130 with Karen Fabian 59:18

8d ago59:18

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In this podcast episode, Karen Fabian, a seasoned yoga teacher with over 22 years of experience, discusses imposter syndrome and its impact on yoga instructors. She describes imposter syndrome as a feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt, where teachers feel they are "faking it" or not qualified enough, despite their training and expertise. This often …

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120: Karen Fabian on Sequencing, Anatomy, Confidence & Teaching Yoga Since 2002 1:01:51

24d ago1:01:51

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In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, Jeremy Devens welcomes Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, for a straight-talking, deeply practical, and inspiring conversation for yoga teachers at any stage of their journey. Karen shares how her unique 10-step anatomy-based method helps teachers feel more confident, clear, and connected…

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Workshop on Confidence (EP.351) 1:06:05

4d ago1:06:05

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Listen in to a workshop held on May 21, 2025 on the four pillars of confidence teaching. At the end of the workshop, you’ll hear an offer. Here’s the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-AcceleratorBy Karen Fabian

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Designing for Circularity at Scale: A Conversation with Karen Pflug of Ingka Group 48:27

9d ago48:27

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In the latest episode of Climate Rising from Harvard Business School, Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ingka Group (IKEA), shares how IKEA is embedding circularity throughout its business model. She discusses how IKEA is redesigning iconic products like the Billy bookcase to make them easier to disassemble and repair, how secondhand ret…

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122: Daniel Kosmala - Uscreen Senior Marketing Manager on Growing Your Yoga Business Online 53:36

10d ago53:36

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Today I’m joined by: Daniel Kazmola, Senior Marketing Manager at Uscreen—the leading video platform for creators and arguably the best platform for yoga teachers to host a yoga membership online. This episode is essential listening for any yoga teacher who dreams of moving their teaching online but feels blocked by fear, overwhelm, or a lack of cla…

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Authentic Yoga Teaching (EP.350) 1:23:00

11d ago1:23:00

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In this episode, you’ll uncover how to teach authentically by listening to my conversation with yoga teacher Avi Gordon. Avi Gordon serves as the Director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), a global network of over 10,000 yoga teachers dedicated to spreading the timeless teachings of Integral Yoga. As the host of the Integral Yoga po…

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121: Ann Swanson - Author of "Science of Yoga" and "Meditation For The Real World" on Anatomy, Pregnancy, Anxiety and Teaching Methodology 53:19

16d ago53:19

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RSVP for Free to "Become Your Own Yoga Teacher" at https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Ann Swanson—author of Science of Yoga and Meditation for the Real World—to talk about how science and tradition merge in modern yoga. If you’ve ever struggled to integrate anatomy,…

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Meet Ann Swanson (EP.349) 1:10:02

18d ago1:10:02

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There’s no denying that when you’re teaching yoga, the better you understand anatomy, the more confident you’ll feel. In this episode, you’ll meet Ann Swanson, author and yoga teacher with a wealth of experience in anatomy, yoga, yoga therapy and training teachers. She's the author of Science of Yoga which has sold over half a million copies worldw…

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Anatomy of Backbends (EP.348) 32:48

22d ago32:48

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Have you ever wondered why backbends can be hard for your students to master? It has to do with the actual movement of spinal extension and that we often don’t move in that direction during the day. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the anatomy of backbends, how to teach them and clear cues to use. This will help you feel more confident as y…

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Advancing the Circular Economy: A Conversation with Lauren Rodriguez of Closed Loop Partners 43:45

23d ago43:45

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Lauren Rodriguez, who leads partnerships at Circular Services, a Closed Loop Partners company, joins host Mike Toffel to discuss building the infrastructure and investment models needed to scale the circular economy. Lauren explains how Closed Loop Partners supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy through capital management, inno…

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Using Yoga to Rest, Recover, and Thrive | #129 with Erin Taylor 51:31

25d ago51:31

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In this episode, Erin shares her motivation for her diverse endeavors, emphasizing balance as both her personal practice and a guiding principle for supporting others. She discusses her journey from a driven, goal-oriented mindset as a collegiate athlete to embracing a practice of presence and acceptance, where balance is a dynamic state of flow ra…

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Meet Jeremy Devens (EP.347) 1:13:00

25d ago1:13:00

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Yoga teachers don’t often get a chance to have live conversations and that’s one of the reasons I love having fellow yoga teachers on my podcast. In this episode, you’ll meet Jeremy Devens, yoga teacher, teacher trainer and podcast host, producing the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast. Jeremy has a special skill for building community, especially onlin…

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119: Dr Tom Ingegno, Author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking The Secrets of Ancient Healing 56:12

29d ago56:12

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Enroll in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt One of the first things I ask everyone to do inside the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is to create a self-care plan. Because you can’t give from an empty cup. You need a team. You need support. You need energy practices that nourish you just as much as you guide other…

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Meet Joanna Sapir (EP.346) 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

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Have you ever wondered how you can build up a thriving one on one private yoga session business? Imagine helping people transform their health in ways that are most meaningful to them and being a part of that process by teaching yoga, meditation and any other modality you feel is a good match for their vision. This is all possible when you create a…

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From Suffering to Bliss: The Power of Yogic Practice | Episode #128 with Jeremy York 1:05:59

1M ago1:05:59

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In this heartfelt episode Jeremy shares how his deep dive into Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and spiritual practice transformed his life, offering insights into the power of letting go, embracing grace, and finding bliss through consistent practice. From navigating the awkward stages of yoga to exploring profound concepts like rigorous honesty, the role of…

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Scaling Reuse with Vytal: A Circular Economy Conversation with CEO Fabian Barthel 46:49

1M ago46:49

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Fabian Barthel, Co-Founder of Vytal, a circular economy packaging-as-a-service startup, joins host Mike Toffel to explore the innovation, behavioral science, and regulations shaping the market for reusable containers for take-out food and beverages. Fabian shares how Vytal is tackling packaging waste by building a reusable container system for rest…

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Meet Laurie James (EP.345) 1:19:33

1M ago1:19:33

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Have you ever had a physical reaction to an emotion you feel? What about as a yoga teacher.. have you ever asked your students to “notice how you feel?” Noticing how we feel and managing our emotions and the reactions to them in our physical body is part of the study of somatics. This is part of what you’ll learn about when you listen to my convers…

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Meet Billy Wynne (EP.344) 1:13:46

2M ago1:13:46

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When you hear the phrase “you are whole and complete” what comes up for you? Well, if you’re like author Billy Wynne, you ponder how to help people understand the essence of what this really means AND live like this. Billy is the author of “The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment through the Radical Art of Lessening,” and we talk about the profound and…

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Ayurveda’s Path to Well-Being | #127 with Hannah Levin 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

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In this podcast, Hannah Levin discusses her mission to alleviate unnecessary suffering through Ayurveda and yoga, drawing from her personal health crisis with high-grade cervical dysplasia. She explains how Western medicine offered surgery as the only option, but discovering Ayurveda helped her heal and inspired her to guide others toward conscious…

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Carbon Credit Ratings and Market Integrity: A Conversation on the Calyx Global Case 42:21

2M ago42:21

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In this bonus episode of Climate Rising, we share an episode from Harvard Business School’s Cold Call podcast, featuring HBS professor Mike Toffel and Duncan van Bergen, Co-Founder of Calyx Global. The discussion focuses on Mike’s recent HBS case study, Calyx Global: Rating Carbon Credits, which explores how the company is helping improve transpare…

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Meet Reema Datta (EP.343) 1:13:57

2M ago1:13:57

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In today’s episode, you’re going to meet an amazing guest, Reema Datta, who’ll be sharing about her life, her yoga teaching and all about her new book. Here is more about Reema: Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and Ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers as well as her…

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118: Create Consistent Income, Impact, and Freedom Teaching Yoga—Without Burning Out or Losing Yourself. 44:04

2M ago44:04

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RSVP for Free to the Thrive Online workshop at http://www.quietmind.yoga/thriveworkshop If you want consistent income, real impact, and personal freedom through your yoga teaching—without burning out or losing yourself—this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack what it really means to be consistent, and why so many yoga teachers feel shame …

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Yoga Teaching and AI (EP.342) 1:17:36

2M ago1:17:36

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Have you ever thought of how you can start to use Artificial Intelligence as a way to make your life easier as a yoga teacher? There are actually lots of ways and in this episode, you’re gong to find out how. My guest is Adrianne Jerrett, founder of All Mats Taken, and she bridges the worlds of yoga teaching and business technology. With a backgrou…

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Investing in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Luke Leslie of Key Carbon 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Luke Leslie, Co-Founder and CEO of Key Carbon, joins Climate Rising as part of our series on voluntary carbon markets. Luke has spent over 20 years in carbon markets and finance, working in investment banking, private equity, and structured finance. Luke explains how Key Carbon is financing high-integrity carbon projects and how new overlaps betwee…

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Why Simplicity Brings Inner Peace | #126 with Les Roberts 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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This conversation explores the importance of simplicity and authenticity in spiritual practice, emphasizing the value of honoring diverse paths while staying true to one’s own. It touches on balancing technology with awareness, fostering meaningful dialogue across traditions, and speaking truth with love. The discussion highlights how creativity ca…

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Evaluating Your Cues (EP.341) 32:47

2M ago32:47

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How many of the cues that you share do you truly understand the reason for the cue? Many teachers feel like they repeat cues but they don’t really KNOW them. In this episode, you’ll discover a template you can use to evaluate the cues you share and see how much you really know about each one! Remember, when you teach from what you know, your confid…

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Effective Assisting Techniques for Yoga Teachers (EP.340) 54:34

2M ago54:34

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Ready to assist your students in yoga class but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve been experimenting with assisting your students and you feel uncomfortable and you’re not sure you’re doing it in a way that’s helpful for your students. In either case, this episode is for you! Here you’ll discover some fundamental concepts for assisting your …

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The Balance of Being and Doing | Episode #125 with Kansas Carradine 1:25:53

3M ago1:25:53

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In this episode, Kansas Carradine explores the balance between personal spiritual practices—like yoga, meditation, and retreats—and the call to engage with the world’s needs. She shares insights on cultivating inner stillness, self-compassion, and mindful presence as essential ways to recharge and show up more fully in service to others. Drawing fr…

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Navigating Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Alexia Kelly of High Tide Foundation 58:17

3M ago58:17

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Alexia Kelly, Managing Director of the Carbon Policy and Markets Initiative (CPMI) at theHigh Tide Foundation, joins host Mike Toffel for the fifth episode in our series on voluntarycarbon markets. Alexia has worked for nearly two decades atthe intersection of carbonmarkets, policy, and finance, with roles spanning government, private industry, and…

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Busting Age Related Beliefs About Teaching Yoga (EP.339) 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Do you think you’re too old to teach yoga? Do you ever worry that your classes won’t be as popular as a younger teacher? If you’re 45 years old or old and you’ve ever had that thought, you’re not alone. I hear this from teachers quite a bit and at the same time, I’m seeing more and more yoga teachers over the age of 45 than ever before. In this epi…

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Common Questions Yoga Teachers Ask (EP.338) 52:09

3M ago52:09

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For this episode, I asked Chat GPT for popular questions that it gets asked about teaching yoga. The questions that were returned are similar to my experience of talking to yoga teachers and the list of 10 questions makes for our conversation today. We’ll go through each question and you can see if the question is one you have too along with my app…

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Enhancing Integrity Standards in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Amy Merrill of ICVCM 42:29

3M ago42:29

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Amy Merrill, CEO of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) joins host Mike Toffel in this fourth episode of the Climate Rising series on voluntary carbon markets. Amy has extensive experience in carbon markets, including leading negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and advising on global carbon finance. Amy explai…

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Take Your Power Back (EP.337) 39:26

3M ago39:26

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When yoga teachers tell me they want to feel “confident” and then they share the things that aren’t working for them, the things that are getting in the way of feeling “confident,” what it often relates to is giving their power away. What this often looks like is deferring to other teachers’ opinions and methods, even when it doesn’t work well for …

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Meet Andrew Singer (EP.336) 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

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Ever considering teaching in a different city or even a different country? In this episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher and studio owner, Andrew Singer. Andrew is the founder of Flying Tree Yoga in Medellin, Colombia and while he was born and raised in the UK, in 2014, he decided to dedicate himself to teaching yoga in Latin America. He is an E-RYT 50…

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Horses & Yoga: A Path to Connection and Awareness | Episode #124 with Cathy Woods 51:27

4M ago51:27

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In this episode, Avi speaks with Cathy Woods, a lifelong yogini, equestrian, and creator of "Body, Mind, Equine," a program that blends yoga and horsemanship. Cathy shares how yoga principles—breath, body awareness, and mindfulness—enhance the rider’s connection with their horse, improving communication and overall experience in the saddle. She dis…

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Strengthening Carbon Claims via the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI): A Conversation with Mark Kenber 54:30

4M ago54:30

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This episode, the third in our series on Voluntary Carbon Markets, features Mark Kenber, Executive Director of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI). Mark has worked in carbon markets and climate finance for nearly three decades, with experience at organizations like WWF, The Climate Group, and Fundación Natura in Ecuador. Mark d…

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117: Yoga Beyond Asana: Chakras, Koshas, Kundalini & The Subtle Body 49:11

4M ago49:11

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We all know yoga isn’t just about physical poses—it’s about working with energy, too. Beyond just putting the body into shapes, we’re working with pranayama, meditation, and powerful maps of consciousness like the chakras, nadis, koshas, and kundalini energy. In this episode, I’ll dive into these subtle layers of yoga, sharing insights from my year…

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Meet Erin Kenney (EP.335) 1:19:07

4M ago1:19:07

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Ever get confused over what to eat and what makes up a healthy diet? With so much information out there, it’s easy to get confused. In today’s episode, get out of that state of confusion and start to get informed about the key steps you can take, starting now, to improving your nutrition. Healthy eating is not only part of feeling good now, it’s al…

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Meet Linda Ugelow (EP.334) 1:13:33

4M ago1:13:33

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Ever get nervous when you walk into the yoga studio to teach your class? This is a pretty common feeling and one that can be pretty uncomfortable. What if you could move past your nervous feelings, even your fear, by better understanding it? This is what you’ll learn when you listen to today’s show, my interview with Linda Ugelow, a speaking confid…

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The Potential and Challenges of the Voluntary Carbon Market 56:59

4M ago56:59

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Our second episode on the voluntary carbon market is a bonus episode of a panel discussion recorded at Harvard Climate Action Week in 2024. Harvard Kennedy School Professor Joe Aldy moderates this discussion with Nat Keohane from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Donna Lee from Calyx Global, UC San Diego Professor David Victor, and Carol…

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When Should I Change My Signature Sequence? (EP.333) 29:15

4M ago29:15

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I get this question all the time: “When should I change my Signature Sequence?” It usually comes after I’ve had a conversation with a teacher who describes their experience as stressful and one filled with constant re-working of their sequence, hours prepping, only to feel nervous in class. In today’s episode, you’ll discover the easy way to know w…

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Discover the Confidence Practice (EP.332) 38:28

4M ago38:28

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In today’s episode, you’ll discover an easy way to build your confidence. Now, you might think this is just for yoga teachers because that is my main audience but this is for anyone, especially women. In this episode, you’ll learn why I’m expanding my message and how it can help you. Confidence is about more than just feeling empowered. it comes ou…

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116: Jamie Mittelman on Working With Elite Women Athletes 37:26

4M ago37:26

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In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, the world’s first storytelling platform for elite women athletes. Jamie shares how her personal yoga journey helped her manage OCD and anxiety, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection. She also discusses how Flame Bearers amplifies the voices of over 275 Oly…

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Building Integrity in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Jennifer Jenkins of Rubicon Carbon 47:18

5M ago47:18

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Dr. Jennifer Jenkins, Chief Science Officer at Rubicon Carbon, joins our host Mike to talk about the critical role of voluntary carbon markets in achieving net-zero goals. Dr. Jenkins shares insights on how Rubicon Carbon is advancing the integrity and scalability of carbon credit through tools like the Rubicon Carbon Integrity Framework (RCIF). Th…

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How Yoga Transformed a Brooklyn Kid into a Global Spiritual Leader | Episode #123 with Swami Asokananda 1:49:55

5M ago1:49:55

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In this heartfelt and reflective conversation, Swami Asokananda shares his incredible life journey—from his Brooklyn upbringing in a non-religious Jewish family to his path of spiritual awakening and leadership. He recounts transformative moments, including early struggles with identity, his experiences with yoga and meditation, and the pivotal inf…

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How To Teach Online Yoga Classes (EP.331) 36:59

5M ago36:59

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In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips and insights on how to teach online yoga classes effectively. Whether you’re new to the virtual space or looking to refine your online teaching skills, this episode will help you create engaging, impactful classes that resonate with your students. We’ll cover everything from setting up your space to conne…

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The Well Formed Outcome: A Powerful Tool for 2025 (EP.330) 39:52

5M ago39:52

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In today’s episode I take you through a powerful process for goal setting called “The Well Formed Outcome”. Created by Tom Hooybar, one of the first teachers of Neurolinguistic Programming, it’s a unique way to set goals. It takes into account not only what you want but what’s stopped you from getting it in the past and how you can move beyond thos…

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Think of Yourself Less | Episode #122 with Freddy Jackson 1:15:57

5M ago1:15:57

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Freddy Jackson, founder of the Love No Ego Foundation, shares his mission to help youth aged 10-18 develop self-awareness and emotional resilience by overcoming societal pressures and the influence of ego. Freddy explores the distinction between thinking less of oneself and thinking of oneself less, advocating for a balance between self-awareness a…

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115: New Series: The 10 Core Competencies of Yoga #1: Mentorship 18:22

5M ago18:22

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Practice with me in the Quietmind Yoga Membership at https://www.quietmind.yoga This is the start of a new series on the 10 Core Competenices of Yoga - starting with the first and arguably most important: Mentorship. I'll share: Some of the most important lessons from my mentors How to find a mentor How mentors can save you years of frustration and…

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Accelerating Battery Innovation with AI: A Conversation with Argonne’s Logan Ward 47:47

5M ago47:47

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Logan Ward, Deputy Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, joins host Mike Toffel to discuss how AI is transforming the discovery process for new materials in grid-scale batteries. Logan explains Argonne’s research on improving energy storage solutions, why AI plays a critical role, and the partnerships between national labs and the industry. He …

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