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My Kali Yoga studio partner Kate Boyd and I talk about the 'why' for Kali Yoga...  

What is the most important thing that we want people to feel at Kali? (Spoiler- welcomed and comfortable!)

what has been completely terrifying?

what is inspiring us?

inspiration from our great and great great grandmothers! 

why is it important for us to offer meditation at Kali? 

and more.....! 

@katiemonacelli   DJ, B Kind City

Micaela Lefler: branding, logo, website design

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It's been more than a few minutes, and a lot has happened! 

The climbing trip was amazing, and no I haven't even attempted climbing since, but that is no reflection on how great the experience was. I think it served other purposes actually...

Some reflections on joy.... experiencing it, appreciating it, and maybe even seeking it out. 

Plus- a new yoga studio! Kali Yoga! 

Thank you for listening...

xo, Jen

Wow, this sounds like a fun title, right? 

I have a lot of thoughts about this. Alcohol is sold as the answer to pretty much everything: the way to have fun, be cool, connect with others, and conversely, also how to deal with sadness, disappointment etc. So, what does this look like when serious grief shows up? I'm sharing my experiences with this, and also highly aware that I do not want to be preachy on this subject. We all have to get through and manage in the best way we can. 

I sincerely dislike 'Top 5' style episodes, but here we are. These are my best ideas for grievers and their supporters. I hope it is helpful, and please feel free to share further thoughts and ideas.

Thank you for listening.

Jen

If you are looking for grief support, a group of people who have gone through similar loss can be incredibly helpful. There is no shortage of groups you can find online- and some offer in person components too. My only suggestion is to keep trying to find your people-  once you find them, it is worth it. Here are the ones that worked best for me.

Experience Camp for grieving kids through 12th grade. Cannot recommend this camp enough. (They also offer an adult program and family program.)

Heather Quisel- widow support

Andrea Gibson: Love Letter From the Afterlife

A milestone birthday and my thoughts and experiences on receiving signs from Alex. I'm a total believer by the way.

If you are curious about what signs look like and hearing more about them- please read this wonderful book: Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson  It is a beautiful read, and I found it comforting and hopeful. 

Thank you for listening.

If a tree falls in the forest, and no one hears it- does it make a sound? I like existential questions of philosophy, and this one resonates on a couple levels for me. 

Also, there is a LOT of emphasis on the first year after losing someone, but what happens on day 366? 

I’m sharing a few thoughts about why this question is so difficult when in the midst of grief, or really any challenging life stage. Also, I am a chronic over-thinker, so that doesn’t help in this scenario. 

I also share the Buddhist parable , 'The story of the second arrow'. The message of this story is one that I revisit very frequently. It illustrates the difference between pain and suffering, which for me has been a helpful distinction in many moments. 

Thank you for listening. 

Flashback to…… International Women’s Day, March 8,  2020. 

My friend and co-conspirator Judy @garagefitness and I dreamt of sharing The Class by Taryn Toomey live in Buffalo to honor and celebrate women. Thanks to generous support from @lululemon, it actually happened! We were blessed to have the inspiring and powerful @emilychristinemara travel to Buffalo from NYC and lead hundreds of women in an amazing group experience……..one week before the world shut down. 

It was a pleasure to reconnect with Emily 5 years later to catch up on how she is continuing to inspire and support women now, and much more. 

Connect with Emily on Instagram and through her website and online offerings:

@emilychristinemara

https://www.empowerbyem.com/