Content and conversations for times of transition and change. Join me in discussion with renowned luminaries and dear friends to explore life's myriad transitions, our understandings and our responses. What does it mean to be present, to shift our perceptions, to engage with the world meaningfully, with dignity and care? With respect for the ancient practices and the modern wisdom that continue to inform and elevate our exchanges, each episode is an invitation to Practice You.
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Elena Brower Podcasts
Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
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deep, lingering conversations with those living slower inside: to live as your body loves, at your soul’s speed, according to your own true. a life of radical sovereignty.
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Join Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Teacher Dr Lauren Tober for intimate conversations on yoga, mental health, psychology, spirituality and living a good life with some of the world's best teachers and thought leaders in the world. Find out more about our work over at www.yogapsychologyinstitute.com
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We talk to NYC's finest yoga teachers about the Practice, Relationships and Spirituality.
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Inspired by the desire to reclaim our collective birthright of deep rest, author and spiritual teacher Tracee Stanley explores tools, practices, and techniques that lead to deep rest. She shares her candid conversations with inspiring teachers and thought leaders about the power of rest, lucid dreaming, yoga nidra, self-care, napping as a path to liberation, restorative yoga, and sleep. Tracee is the best-selling author of Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self. She lives in Northern New Mexico, ...
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Society tells women in midlife to slow down, but this podcast proves that midlife is a launchpad for growth. Each week, we spotlight trailblazing women 40+, career pivoters, late-blooming entrepreneurs, and everyday change-makers who are rewriting the narrative and showing Sign up for our newsletter https://www.theuplifterspodcast.com/ ✅What You’ll Discover -Brain science on women’s midlife potential and mindset shifts -Real-life stories of career change, reinvention, and entrepreneurship af ...
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"It takes courage to push yourself to places you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to stay tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin What tools, practices and perspectives can help you to thrive more in life? To build your abilities for using challenges and unfamiliar experiences as powerful opportunities to grow and add value? The Choice to Grow tunes into stories of po ...
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Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson
Kimberly Ann Johnson: Author, Vaginapractor, Trauma Educator
Cutting-edge, pioneering conversations on holistic women's health, including sex, birth, motherhood, womanhood, intimacy and trauma with doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and author of Call of the Wild and the Fourth Trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson.
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Yoga student and teacher, Henry Winslow, interviews inspirational yogis about their path and purpose in this life, and how their yoga practice has shaped it. Tune in each week for powerful stories of self-discovery, resistance, and triumph, and get inspired to live your dharma.
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The FOREVER YOUNG Show is dedicated to women… Self-care for mind, body, money … & of course stories of triumph. We are connecting a community of women around the world who are sharing their experiences, vision and passion for their own personal life, and the lives of those they love. Together we are going to teach and inspire, laugh and lift each other up.
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Gunny Sodhi’s family roots in Ayurvedic medicine stretch across generations, but the sudden death of his 16-year-old brother lead him on an unexpected path of self-discovery. With the help of time-tested Ayurvedic remedies, meditation and yoga, he pulled himself out of a deep depression & anxiety. Gunny had experienced the healing potential of Mother Nature first- hand and out of a desire to help change people’s lives, gave birth to this podcast and YouVeda. This podcast is your guide to a b ...
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The Glo Podcast asks questions about self-care, deepening your sense of self and inspiring you to take action for a better world. Derik Mills, co-founder and co-CEO of Glo.com, speaks with guests about their practices and solutions for managing burnout, getting more sleep, dealing with anxiety, and becoming a better listener. We deepen our understanding of the connections we make in inner experiences that emerge from our biology, within our psychology, and through physical movement, and brin ...
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Welcome to the Connection Is The Medicine Podcast! I am your host Eaden Shantay. In this podcast, I interview beautiful souls about connection to self, community, nature and Spirit. We are living at a time when disconnection is leading to great conflict and suffering across the globe. I believe that we can make the greatest positive impact through connection and especially connection to our deeper selves. This podcast is a part of the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, offering programmi ...
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Stillness, Surrender, and the Sacred: Elena Brower on Holding Nothing
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1:18:06In this heartfelt conversation, Scott Schwenk welcomes author, poet, and teacher Elena Brower for a luminous dialogue centered on her new book Hold Nothing. Together, they explore what it means to live—and love—with radical honesty, spiritual discipline, and open-hearted presence. Elena shares the intimate stories, somatic wisdom, and poetic insigh…
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How To Let Go of Self-Doubt and Transform Your Life with Elena Brower
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51:08In this episode, Elena Brower explores how to let go of self-doubt to transform your life. She shares her journey to sobriety, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of apology and inner safety. Elena discusses how Zen practice and guiding principles can foster healing, freedom, and deeper connection to oneself and others, offering listen…
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On respecting the evolution of this life and consistently responding to the call of the brightest light of all. (0:00) – Introduction and Welcome (3:01) – Experience of Performing Live (7:24) – Deva's Connection to Miten (11:01) – Life on the Road and Practices (14:01) – Evolution of Deva's Work (18:18) – Collaboration with India.Arie (23:55) – New…
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Elena Brower: How to Hold Less in Midlife
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39:07Burnout recovery starts with slowing down. Yoga teacher Elena Brower shares how women over 40 can reduce brain fog, protect energy, and build sustainable courage. Episode Description Burnout recovery isn't about doing more—it's about carrying less. In this episode of The Uplifters, legendary yoga teacher, author, and artist Elena Brower shares her …
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"The moment of our death, all we have is our breath. The moment of our life, all we have is our breath," says Elena Brower. "So why not clue in with it now, get really relaxed around it, and learn who I am in this quiet." In Elena's upcoming new book, Hold Nothing: An Invitation to Let Go and Come Home to Yourself, she shares how the Zen Buddhism p…
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How to Set and Achieve Audacious Goals After 40 with Kiersten Barnet, Key Advisor to 100 Fortune 100 CEOs
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52:48Discover how women over 40 are leading systemic change and tackling audacious goals. In this episode, 42-year-old Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director of the NYC Jobs CEO Council, shares how she's coordinating Fortune 100 CEOs to hire 100,000 low-income New Yorkers—and they're already more than halfway there. If you've ever wondered "is it too late …
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What does it actually mean to live in accordance with your dharma, and how do you figure out what your dharma actually is? In today’s episode, I sat down with Myra Lewin, an incredible yoga and ayurvedic teacher and founder of Hale Pule, to explore the concepts of dharma and swadharma. In our conversation, Myra shares her personal journey from the …
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Rethinking How We Work and Live: Why Freedom Is a System, Not a Feeling with Jenny Blake
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1:01:09In this episode, Jenny Blake explores how we can begin rethinking how we work and live, and why freedom is a system, not a feeling. She talks about what happens when our desire for control masquerades as safety, how the wrong metrics keep us stuck, and why real freedom comes from building systems that create space instead of pressure. Jenny also di…
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Candace Thompson-Zachery: How Six Certifications and One Big Pivot Led a Dance Executive to Menopause Coaching at 40
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43:21Former Dance/NYC co-executive director Candace Thompson-Zachery shares her journey from 20 years in arts advocacy to launching a menopause and wellness coaching practice at age 40. This episode explores career transitions in midlife, building courage capital through curiosity, and why women's growth mindset peaks in their 40s. Candace discusses her…
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Navigating Modern Challenges: Practical Spirituality and the Quest for Joy with Shabnam Mogharabi
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1:04:44In this episode, Shabnam Mogharabi discuss navigating modern challenges and explore practical spirituality and the quest for joy. Shabnam shares insights from positive psychology, the importance of community, and strategies for embedding well-being into workplace culture. The conversation highlights embracing imperfection, reframing adversity, and …
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Emergent Leadership for a Thriving Planet with Abigail Lynam
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1:13:34In this episode of The Choice to Grow, Scott Schwenk is joined by systems thinker, educator, and inner development guide Dr. Abigail Lynam. Together, they explore what it means to lead during planetary transformation—how our internal development shapes our external impact. From generational healing to the science of interconnectedness, Abigail shar…
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How to Turn Life's Pain into a Path of Meaning and Joy with Danielle LaPorte
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41:47In this episode, Danielle LaPorte discusses how to turn life's pain into a path of meaning and joy. She explores spirituality, conscious choice, and emotional honesty. Danielle also delves into the importance of embracing both pain and joy, reframing obligations as choices, and avoiding “spiritual bypassing”—, which is the tendency to rush to posit…
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ritual as remedy with mara branscombe
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1:03:53while we navigate crises like climate, politics, war, technology, poverty and inequality, we need humans who commit themselves fully to a life of presence, compassion and care. humans whose devotion becomes their offering, gifting us a way forward led by fierce love and steadfast courage. mara is one of those people. mara is “a mother, writer, yogi…
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Ep.44 - Gut Check: Why Your Microbiome Is the Missing Link to Women's Energy, Hormones & Longevity
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1:14:24Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s one of the most powerful, misunderstood control centers of your entire body. In this episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with microbiome expert and VP of Product Development, Lisa Barnes, to unpack the science of gut health in a way every woman can understand. We talk about: Why 70% of your immu…
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How We Can Improve Communication in Polarized Times with Charles Duhigg
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51:47In this episode, Charles Duhigg explains how we can improve communication in polarized times. He explores how to foster active listening, social reciprocity, and techniques like “looping for understanding.” The conversation covers different types of conversations, the importance of focusing on common ground, and strategies for building and changing…
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From Me to We: Unleashing the Miraculous for Global Change with Lynne McTaggart
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1:17:55In this riveting conversation, Scott Schwenk welcomes journalist, award-winning author, and intention researcher Lynne McTaggart, known for her groundbreaking books The Field, The Intention Experiment, The Power of Eight and more. Together, they explore the potent science and consistently miraculous results of focused group intention, consciousness…
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Dr Kaitlin Harkess - On Somatics for Nervous System Regulation
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59:42How can we regulate our nervous system, ease anxiety, and create lives of greater connection and wellbeing? In this heart-opening conversation, I sat down with Dr Kaitlin Harkess (she/her) to explore the transformative role of somatic practices, compassion, and lifestyle medicine in supporting mental health. Together, we dive into: The importance o…
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From Avoidance to Acceptance: A New Way to Live with Anxiety with Kelly Wilson
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50:07In this episode, Kelly Wilson explains how to move from avoidance to acceptance: a new way to live with anxiety. He delves into how our vulnerabilities show us what matters to us, and that the goal isn’t to win a war inside. It’s to keep coming back to the next honest action that moves you towards what matters. That is at the core of acceptance and…
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When "Fine" Isn't Enough: How Catherine Clark Chose to Rebuild Instead of Tolerate
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46:00Midlife career change takes courage. Catherine Clark shares how women over 40 can leave burnout behind, trust impermanence, and create what's next. DESCRIPTION: After 30 years of building a successful branding agency, Catherine Clark made a radical choice in her 50s: she walked away. In this conversation, Catherine shares the truth about midlife ca…
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Ep.43 - Real Food, Real Living, Real Freedom: Interview with Ann Bennett
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1:22:19On this episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with Ann Bennett, a holistic health advocate and regenerative homesteader who traded the mainstream health narrative for a life rooted in nature, nourishment, and true freedom. Ann shares how nutrient-dense food, low-toxin living, and simple lifestyle shifts can help women take back control of …
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Beyond the Buzzwords: How to Talk About Mental Health Without Losing Its Meaning with Joe Nucci
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1:04:22In this episode, Joe Nucci explores what it means to go beyond the buzzwords and how to talk about mental health without losing its meaning. He explains how mental health language has become less useful as it’s gained popularity, and how clinical terms meant for specific purposes have drifted into everyday speech until they describe everything, and…
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Radiantly Whole and Perfectly Flawed: Saniel Bonder & Linda Groves-Bonder
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1:34:26In this rich and multidimensional conversation, Scott Schwenk is joined by Saniel Bonder and Linda Groves-Bonder—founders of the Waking Down in Mutuality work—for a dialogue on what it means to live a fully awakened and fully human life. Together, they explore the paradox of recognizing ourselves as being radiantly whole simultaneously with flaws a…
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On practices of empowerment, support and the archetypes that instruct and inspire us to evolve. (0:00) — Introduction and Guest Overview (2:47) — Table of Contents and Initial Discussion (7:34) — Confidence Paradox and Internalized Patriarchy (11:08) — Archetypes and Inner Critic (21:47) — Motherhood Paradox and Reflection Questions (22:26) — Arche…
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Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis
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53:57In this episode, Luke Burgis explores the question, “Are your desires really yours?” and how to recognize and reclaim what you truly want. He discusses how to tell the difference between “thin desires (fleeting, imitated wants) and “thick desires” (the deeper longings that bring lasting fulfillment), and why discerning between the two can change th…
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Hala Alyan on Motherhood, Identity, and Resilience
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42:01About This Episode Join host Aransas Savas in a powerful conversation with Hala Alyan, a Palestinian-American poet, writer, clinical psychologist, and mother, as they explore the intersections of identity, motherhood, creativity, and social engagement. Key Topics Discussed: Navigating multiple identities as a Palestinian-American The role of mother…
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The Nonlinear Path to Healing: Finding Wholeness After Trauma with Daria Burke
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1:01:11In this episode, Daria Burke discusses the non-linear path to healing and how to find wholeness after trauma. She shares her experiences growing up in Detroit with parents struggling with addiction, the impact of adversity, and her path toward self-discovery and integration. Daria also explores the complexities of healing, the importance of embraci…
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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible East Forest to explore the profound connections between music, mental health, spirituality, mushrooms, gratitude and collective awakening. Together, we dive into some truly thought-provoking topics, including: How music can be a powerful tool for healing and self-expression The importance of vulnerabi…
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Transforming Burnout and Fear Into Fuel and Leadership: Carl Lindeborg's Journey to Wholeness
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1:14:02In this spacious and soul-touching dialogue, Scott Schwenk is joined by Carl Lindeborg—founder of the Flow Festival, wellness entrepreneur, and integrative guide through the thresholds of the human spirit. Together, they explore what it means to return to wholeness in a fractured world—how to meet intensity with breath, how to turn fear into fuel, …
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Yes, Thank You: Practicing Non-Resistance with Pete Holmes
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1:07:45In this episode, Pete Holmes explains his practice of saying “Yes, Thank You” and how he practices non-resistance, a way of letting life be what it is instead of fighting it. Pete is well known from his long running podcast, You Made It Weird, and his book Comedy, Sex, God. Both mix humor with deep spiritual reflection, and this conversation explor…
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Midi Health's Joanna Strober: Perimenopause, HRT, and Starting Over at 53
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38:25Perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems, and brain fog often go undiagnosed. Here's how Joanna Strober built accessible menopause care for women over 40. Perimenopause symptoms went undiagnosed for years while Joanna Strober suffered through sleepless nights, unexplained weight gain, hot flashes, and anxiety. Despite seeing multiple…
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Choosing Love Over Fear: Finding Joy, Confidence, and Self-Trust with Emma Gannon
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1:12:08In this episode, Emma Gannon explores the idea of choosing love over fear and how to find joy, confidence, and self-trust. She talks about her new novel, “Table for One” that includes themes of the inner battle between positive and negative thoughts, the healing power of love, and the importance of choosing joy. Emma shares how writing fiction is t…
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Living From Wholeness In A World On Fire with Ke'Oni Hanalei
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1:22:11In this soul-deep episode, Scott Schwenk sits down with Hawaiian mystic and intuitive guide Keoni Hanalei for a profound conversation on returning to wholeness. Keoni shares powerful teachings from the land and from his own awakening—what it means to listen to the “inner Earth,” how trauma disrupts our sacred geometry, and why healing isn’t about f…
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EP 236: The Art of Receiving and Giving - The Wheel of Consent with Dr. Betty Martin
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1:06:48Kimberly is joined by luminary thinker Dr. Betty Martin as they discuss the evolution and impact of the Wheel of Consent, a vanguard model for enthusiastic consent, asking for what you want, and living out embodied intimacy. Dr. Martin, who developed the model, shares her journey from creating the wheel through her hands-on workshops to writing a b…
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On staying true to the practices of yoga by living a life of conscious care and respect. (0:00) — Ignite Your Yoga: Introduction and Book Overview (4:26) — Cultural Appropriation and Service in Yoga (4:47) — Living the Yoga: Practical Applications (6:31) — Cultural Appropriation and Respect in Yoga Practice (15:03) — Inner Decolonization and Self-C…
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Finding Your True Self in a Distracted World with Jan Lundy
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1:12:09In this episode, Janice Lundy discusses finding your true self in a distracted world, which is that part of you that isn’t weighed down by fear, busyness, or the endless demands of modern life. She calls this place “my deepest me” – the inner space that already knows we’re whole, even when everything around us insists otherwise. Jan explores what i…
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Nutrafol’s Dr. Isabelle Raymond: The Scientist Who Made Menopause Research Personal
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35:44Episode Description: What happens when a scientist with two decades of pharmaceutical research experience realizes she doesn't understand what's happening to her own body? Dr. Isabelle Raymond joins us to discuss her journey from studying sleep medicine and neurotoxins to becoming the Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Nutrafol—and why it took…
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Sacred Resilience in Yoga History with Anjali Rao
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11:31Welcome to a bonus episode of Radiant Rest Podcast! Recently I was honored to host author and teacher Anjali Rao for a workshop detailing a feminist lens in yoga history. Here on the podcast, I had to share our brief introductory conversation in which we discussed the patriarchy in yoga, the guru-student relationship, and more. I hope you enjoy the…
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EP 235: "Hold Nothing" - Radical Forgiveness, Daily Stillness, and Finding Stability with Elena Brower
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1:02:51In this episode, Kimberly and Elena discuss and reflect on their life experiences through nearly two decades of knowing one another. They discuss radical forgiveness for our families of origin, the importance of stillness and meditation, children leaving the home, and menopause. They also discuss what led Elena to write her upcoming book "Hold Noth…
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Ep.42 - Reclaiming Women’s Wisdom: Cycles, Birth, and the Power of Advocacy; Interview with Morgan Brower
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1:19:04By Seth & Stephanie Mulder
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The Power of Awareness: Lessons from the 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Todd Sattersten
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1:06:06In this episode, Todd Sattersten explores the art of awareness with lessons from his new book “The 100 Best Books for Work and Life. He delves into how we can reshape the way we live, work, and become who we’re meant to be. Todd also discusses how mindfulness, Zen practice, and self-awareness can help manage emotions and navigate life’s challenges.…
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Inner Path, Outer Impact: A Deep Dive with Matt Gottesman
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1:25:06In this illuminating conversation, Scott Schwenk sits down with branding genius, entrepreneur, podcaster, and creative force Matt Gottesman for a powerful dialogue on what it means to grow from within. Together, they explore the distinction between alignment and hustle, why nervous system regulation is the new success metric, and how to live a life…
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Trusting Yourself: The Key to Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth with Mark Groves
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1:04:56In this episode, Mark Groves discusses the importance of trusting yourself and the key to navigating relationships and personal growth. Mark shares insights from his own journey, including leaving a secure career, embracing sobriety, and navigating relationship endings with integrity. He also delves into the importance of choosing self-alignment ov…
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why rest feels so hard: burnout, embodiment & healing with ashley neese
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1:05:12“the day i gave voice to the scared, shamed, and broken parts of myself,” writes ashley, “and acknowledged, out loud, that i had an alcohol and drug addiction problem was a defining moment in my life, a radical step towards the embodiment i had been running from since childhood… it set me on my path to discovery, and ultimately study and teach, the…
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This special episode features three remarkable women from the Uplifters community who reached out to share their stories of transformation after 40. Elaine Perkins (64) packed up her life in Brooklyn at 60 to become a homeowner in Delaware. Adena Artale (47) looked herself in the mirror at 45 and finally pursued her childhood dream of acting. Tracy…
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