In this episode Abi treats us to the ambience (ie. Illinois sounds) of mid-summer, and as a check in to learn more deeply about the issue of Burnout. But then specifically to also outline what healing and moving forward during deeply exploitative and trying times can look like. You'll want to have your notebook handy for this episode, with explanations for the patterns we find ourselves in, to how to build community that can sustain us- she holds back nothing from her years of working at the intersection of personal and communal wellness. So you if you're burnt out- congratulations! Here's your loving answer to "Now what?"

In this episode Abi gets all the way up on the soapbox: how "Healing" is marketed is hella problematic, especially around the topics of trauma release, mindfulness, recovery, and embodiment. As a trauma informed yoga instructor and embodiment coach Abi walks through the red flags of much of the online advertising for "trauma informed" workshops, retreats, and online guides and clarifies what trauma healing typically, actually, looks like.

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All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

In this episode Abi talks about Self-Love. Again.

Discussed as the glue that holds all healing modalities in place, self-love yet again makes a topic appearance on the pod. A deep, ongoing source of compassion and curiosity, self-love serves as a foundation for self-care, healing, and inspiration. This episode ends with one of Abi's affirmations, from her poetry book, "Interwoven into Everything"- which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Interwoven-into-Everything-affirmations-scenes/dp/B0BXNF2MQK/

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

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In this episode Abi covers the second "branch" of a yoga practice, the Niyamas. These virtuous guidelines promote a "right use of energy", along with their prior "branch" partner- the Yamas. (Listen to Part 1 for more about them!). Like in Part 1, Abi offers embodied examples of how these observances have shaped her life. If you're interested in learning more, Abi highly recommends the book, "The Yamas and Niyamas" by Deborah Adele.

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All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

In this episode Abi gives a brief overview of the Yamas, the first "branch" of a yoga practice. As she goes over their ancient wisdom, meaning, and guidance, she also shares tangible examples of their embodiment in her own life. To learn more Abi definitely recommends, "The Yamas and Niyamas" by Deborah Adele.

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All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

Join Abi, 500 E-RYT, YACEP, and a Trauma-Informed yoga teacher in this brilliant episode where she breaks down what your first in person yoga class may be like. She explains the spectrum of the yoga practice, and guides us through how yoga is ultimately a tool for self discovery and exploration.

Season 3 of A Stillness 2.0's theme is: Healing is not a place we arrive, it's a lifestyle we choose.

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell. You can support this ad-free podcast at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

In this episode Abi uses her own past years as a mirror for self reflection on growth, how much the pandemic changed things, and how wonderful it is to be witnessed. This is the season 2 finale! Reflect and consider along side our ritual loving host about just how freakin' far we've come!

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio editing by Abigail Jewell. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

In this episode Abi wanders around self care practices that don't fit the # or aesthetic but that unify her mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing, in addition to ones that take care of her future and past self as well. If you've been feeling like an overly complex human being, this is the episode for you!

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All music by Jazz Honegger.

Third spaces and community links for further learning: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/

https://www.amazon.com/Celebrating-Third-Place-Inspiring-Communities/dp/1569246122/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428518107&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=elebrating+the+Third+Place%3A+Inspiring+Stories+about+the+%22Great+Good+Places%22+at+the+Heart+of+Our+Communities

In this episode Abi discusses her past year and how in listening to her body her diet began to change for the better- all as a person who hates diet culture. In untangling her more stubborn values from her actual bodily needs she covers how change takes time, guidance, and how her intuition is never wrong. CW: Diets; Autoimmune/chronic inflammation

In this episode Abi explores (literally) ways we can travel, near and far from home, with sustainability in mind. She also shares some of her favorite elements from past trips and how traveling slower, and with more intersectionality has been so rewarding.

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All audio production by Abigail Jewell. Music by Jazz Honegger.