Body Positive Yogacast
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAmber Karnes (creator of Body Positive Yoga) gathers together with movement experts, yoga teachers, and other body nerds to discuss how to live better in the body you have today.
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Dr. Sara Smith on pelvic floor health for plus size folks
August 13, 2018 20:17 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOn today’s podcast I’m talking to Dr. Sara Smith, Certified Wellness Coach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Yoga Instructor, about pelvic floor health for plus size folks (and beyond). Sara and I attended yoga teacher training together and it was lovely to chat with her about this topic. She had a lot of plus-size patients coming to her physical therapy practice saying that their doctors were blaming their pelvic floor issues on their body size. This was super frustrating to her since folk...
Justine Mastin on geek wellness, YogaQuest, and the power of stories
April 25, 2018 21:44 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today’s podcast I’m talking to Justine Mastin, MA, LMFT, LADC, E-RYT 200, YACEP, and creator of YogaQuest. Here’s what we’ll talk about: Justine’s yoga story – what brought her to the practice and why she kept coming back YogaQuest – what is it, how did she come up with the idea for it, and what to expect in a YQ class Why geeks need their own specialized wellness practices and spaces Why stories are so powerful in our lives and our learning, and exploring how the stories we tell o...
Kara Lowentheil shares her feminist blueprint for creating a life you love
January 16, 2018 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBOn today's podcast I'm talking to Kara Lowentheil, Master Certified Coach and creator of Unf*ck Your Brain. Here's what we'll talk about: Why affirmations and positive thinking just don't work for us most of the time (and how we can change that) How we can get control of our emotions and avoid "getting run over by the feelings bus" Changing our mindset around self-care and asking for what we need The 4 mindf*cks of patriarchy Feeling worthy without seeking external validation Kara...
Kelley Carboni-Woods: mindful motherhood, self-care, and yoga
December 17, 2017 03:57 - 53 minutes - 29.4 MBY'all I'm so excited to bring you this podcast episode with Kelley Carboni-Woods (Peace Filled Mama). Kelley is a creator, curator, yogi, wellness advocate, writer, natural hair stylist and business owner living in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kelley says, "I approach my role as a mother from a very intentional place, grounded in the belief that my children are human beings who deserve the same respect, love and compassion as any adult. My yoga practice is essential in keeping my own ego at...
Creative coach Heidi Bennett on self-compassion & the creative process
November 16, 2017 20:20 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBThis episode is a little different! Heidi Bennett (a coach for "multi-creatives") and I have been longtime internet buddies, and we're excited about co-hosting a retreat together next year! In this episode, we'll interview each other about our creative landscapes and adventures in DIY, then talk a bit about self-compassion and how it plays into things like creativity, body peace, and self-care. Finally, get a sneak peek of our 2018 retreat, Camp Wildflower! Get all the details on Camp Wil...
Kimberly Rae Miller on body neutrality, Beautiful Bodies, and the strange history of dieting
October 05, 2017 18:56 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBToday I'm chatting with bestselling author, actress, and mama Kimberly Rae Miller. We'll talk about her latest book Beautiful Bodies, and cover topics like body neutrality, the strange history of dieting, and how a personal tragedy brought her to a place of body acceptance.
Jules Mitchell on biomechanics, yoga, and human variability
July 19, 2017 20:26 - 40 minutes - 37 MBToday I'm chatting with biomechanist, yoga teacher, and researcher Jules Mitchell. We discuss the basics of biomechanics, proprioception, how the yoga conversation is changing, and some exciting research in movement science.