Energy Works

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

Blaine and Lauren mark a major milestone, the 100th episode of the Energy Works podcast! They take a moment to reflect on what this journey has meant to them, and to thank listeners around the world for their comments, emails, and steadfast support of this niche-but-global Energy Medicine Yoga community.

Blaine shares the podcast's origin story: after years of hoping to find the right co-host, she realized the perfect partner had been right in front of her. Lauren said yes, and the rest is history. 

To celebrate, they count down their top five most-loved episodes and close by looking ahead.

Now available wherever you get your podcasts!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction01:13 Gratitude To Listeners 02:11 Niche Audience, Global Reach 03:46 Origin Story Manifesting 06:20 Lauren Joins The Show 07:48 Consistency And Podfade09:43 Top Five Episodes Countdown 16:16 Top Episode Is With Donna Eden 18:03 Conclusion
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Top Five Episodes:1) Death and Dying with Donna Eden — https://youtu.be/n_qQn72jmDo
2) Beyond Gut Feelings: Intuition — https://youtu.be/cbI0bGo81CA
3) The Invisible Healer: Subtle Energies — https://youtu.be/tLaYF3fV2fw
4) Chanting with Jill Purce — https://youtu.be/PFaBiYdFePA
5) The Soul's Role in Healing, Death & Transformation with Sarah Allen — https://youtu.be/-PEyUWUidkQ 

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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 
What does it take to reach 90 feeling good and still not know exactly why?
In this Big Ideas episode, Lauren sits down with Pat Gordon, who is approaching 90 and living vibrantly in independent senior housing. Pat isn't a biohacker or wellness guru, he's a former Nikon sales rep who quietly stumbled into a life of longevity through meditation, community, creativity, and presence.
Pat shares the story of how a career move from New York to Massachusetts in 1972 led him to daily meditation, a practice he's kept for over 50 years. He talks about quitting smoking at 62 using a surprisingly simple mindset shift, the grief of outliving so many friends, and what it means to still feel connected and purposeful at nearly 90.
Lauren and Pat also explore his extraordinary "art diary," a handmade calendar project he's maintained since 1972, filled with drawings, collage, and dry humor that documents the texture of daily life. 
Pat reflects honestly on death, the afterlife, regret, and the wisdom he'd offer anyone trying to live well.
This is a heartfelt conversation about aging, meaning, and the small things that quietly add up to a long, full life. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction00:27 Nearing Ninety 01:03 Staying Active, Moving Slower 02:35 What a Hernia Scan Taught Him 04:29 Family Roots of Longevity 06:15 His Take on Longevity Habits08:35 How He Quit Smoking at 62 12:48 How Meditation Began 17:55 50+ Years of Daily Mantra Practice 19:47 The Art Diary Calendar Project 21:33 Why He Started It in 1972 23:15 What Goes Into Each Day 24:31 Documenting the Texture of Life 25:31 Collage, Drawing & Humor 28:29 Love, Marriage & Mara 31:27 Community as Longevity Medicine 33:26 Procrastination, Photos & Presence 38:05 His Thoughts on Death 41:53 Afterlife, Regrets & What He'd Change 45:50 Why He Prefers Analog Over Digital 47:20 Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

What happens when you hold everything in?

In this solo episode, Blaine reflects on a personal story that reveals the hidden cost of “holding things in.” After her partner learns a close friend underwent major heart surgery without telling him, Blaine explores how suppressed emotions impact both relationships and health.

Drawing from Chinese Medicine, she looks at what starts to build when experiences go unexpressed, and how that can show up in the body over time. She also touches on how holding things in affects your energy and sense of connection, often long before you notice.

Through personal insight and practical wisdom, Blaine explains that opening up can restore energy flow, deepen connection, and support healing. If you’ve been carrying something silently, this episode offers a powerful reminder that healing begins when you bring it into the light. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction00:29 Burke’s Lifelong Friendships02:25 The Colorado Hike04:19 Heart Surgery Reveal05:54 Why We Keep Secrets08:06 Liver Qi and Plum Stone09:45 Lung Qi and Letting Go10:28 Heart Qi and Shen Protection13:37 Breaking the Dam to Heal14:28 Connection Through Asking Help16:36 Shame Can’t Survive Light18:08 Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

Feeling burned out or stuck in routine? 

In this solo episode, Lauren explores how retreats act as powerful nervous system resets, helping you step out of daily patterns, restore energy, and reconnect to joy, play, and perspective.

Through stories from Breitenbush Hot Springs and Hollyhock Retreat Center, and even inspiration from Ram Dass, Lauren shares how retreats support deep rest, creativity, and meaningful change.

This episode is an invitation to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and create your own retreat, whether it’s a weekend away or just a few hours offline. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction00:22 Why Retreats Are So Transformative01:27 “Summer Camp for Adults” Explained02:51 Affordable Retreat Experiences03:20 Stories: Breitenbush + Hollyhock05:12 Purpose, Play & Modern Life07:03 Gaining Perspective Through Retreat08:47 Nervous System Reset (Rest & Digest)10:12 How to Create Your Own Retreat12:14 2026 Hollyhock Retreat Invite13:17 Mini Retreats at Home15:06 Ayurveda + Recovery16:28 Returning to Childlike Wonder17:31 Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

What if play is the missing key to healing, better sleep, and longevity?

In this solo episode, Lauren explores how play supports neuroplasticity, enhances creativity, and improves both physical and emotional well-being. Drawing on research, she shares how top innovators often have a strong background in hands-on imaginative play, and why that matters for performance and problem-solving.

Lauren explains how humans are uniquely wired to continue playing into adulthood, and how doing so can boost learning, reduce stress, and even improve sleep quality. She offers simple, practical ways to bring more play into your daily life.

If you’ve been feeling burned out, stuck, or low on energy, this episode is an invitation to reconnect with joy, curiosity, and the healing power of play. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction00:36 The Science Behind Play and the Brain02:51 How Play Boosts Productivity & Creativity04:20 Why Humans Are Wired to Keep Playing05:13 Skiing, Movement, and Joyful Expression08:08 Tools for Neuroplasticity & Focus11:30 Longevity, Healthspan, and “Free Medicine”14:03 The Link Between Play and Better Sleep15:53 What Happens When We Stop Playing19:28 How to Make Play a Daily Practice20:07 Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

Blaine and Lauren have fun with a Vanity Fair wellness spoof article that hits a little too close to home. The article is packed with longevity hacks, including supplements, red light therapy, and biohacking routines.

What starts as humor turns into a deeper conversation about the stress, pressure, and performative culture behind modern wellness and anti-aging.

They discuss current longevity research and explore energy as the often-missing piece of the puzzle. Drawing from Energy Medicine Yoga, they share how tuning your body’s energy may support real health, happiness, and resilience.

This episode is a light, funny, honest reminder that true wellness isn’t about doing more, it’s actually about feeling better. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction00:30 Vanity Fair Article Arrives02:21 Lauren’s Spoof Takeaway04:10 Reading the Wild Schedule07:56 Wellness Performative Culture09:48 Open Loops and Stress12:41 Where’s the Joy?15:13 Longevity Industry Reality Check20:43 What Actually Matters Most22:57 Energy as the Missing Link24:22 Tuning the Human Instrument26:09 Energy Patterns and Influence29:14 Hollywood Youth Pressure30:37 Embracing Aging from Within31:26 Joy, Play & Crafting33:14 Stop Chasing Approval33:43 Time-Blocking Happiness34:13 Bring Back the Joy34:43 The Science of Smiling35:17 Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

In this solo episode, Lauren looks at spring as a natural point to check in with what you’ve begun and see what’s ready for your attention now.

She introduces the Chinese Medicine concept of “disruptive forces,” focusing on wind as a key factor affecting both physical and emotional balance. Lauren explains how wind affects the body’s energy systems, particularly the Triple Warmer, and offers simple acupressure techniques to support your nervous system.

This episode includes guided points plus gentle practices to help you reset, ground, and restore your energy.

Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction00:50 Seasonal Reset + Revisiting Intentions02:44 The Garden Cull Metaphor04:16 Understanding Wind as a Disruptive Force07:13 Triple Warmer + Energetic Protection08:43 Spring Shifts + Winds of Change10:52 Triple Warmer 17: Shielding Wind13:42 Gallbladder 20 + Governing 16 Points15:23 Acupressure + Nervous System Regulation16:30 Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

In this episode, Blaine explores the connection between qi and blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is a focused follow-up to her February 23, 2026 episode on the spleen energy. She explains how “qi moves blood, but blood carries qi,” highlighting why rich, nourishing blood is essential for vitality. 

She talks through a few everyday habits that can drain your qi energy without you noticing. Some of them might hit a little close to home.

There’s also a shift in how to think about food. Not just what gets labeled as healthy, but what your body can use to rebuild and stay supported.

Toward the end, she walks through a few simple things you can try right away that make a noticeable difference over time.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, nourish deeply, and support your body with warmth, rhythm, and intention. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction01:18 Qi and Blood Basics 03:11 Second Spring and Dryness04:46 Avoid Cold Foods 07:46 Fresh Qi, Not Leftovers 09:04 Lifestyle Blood Drainers 10:43 Wet Warm Welcoming Meals 12:00 Naturally Sweet Treat Rules 13:08 Top Blood Building Foods 15:28 Breakfast and Daily Routine 16:30 Horizontal Rest and Conclusion
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. 

In this Big Ideas episode, Lauren welcomes author and intuition teacher Hilary McCann Crowley for an expansive conversation about what intuition really is and how it relates to consciousness.

Hilary traces the word intuition back to its roots as an “inner tutor,” explaining that everyone has intuitive capacity, but each person experiences and relates to it differently. She also explores an important ethical principle in intuitive work: respecting another person’s inner authority rather than projecting fear, shame, or certainty onto them.

Along the way, she shares a memorable everyday example, reflects on ancestors, spirit, and the possibility of consciousness existing everywhere. Hilary offers a refreshing perspective on developing intuition which consists of not dissecting it, but instead, giving ourselves permission and unlearning what blocks it.

This episode is an invitation to reconsider intuition not as something mystical or exclusive, but as a natural part of being human that becomes clearer when we slow down, listen, and trust our inner guide. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction01:07 Best Friends02:21 Defining Intuition Basics 03:48 Intuition Is Personal 05:35 Do Not Steal Intuition 08:11 Consciousness vs Intuition 10:12 Zeitgeist and Fish Water12:15 Heart Field and Resonance 16:52 Embodiment and Inner Guide 19:05 Intuition in Healing Work23:03 What Intuition Is Not 24:23 The Aha Feeling of Intuition 26:14 Tuning Into Consciousness 27:22 Akasha, Ancestors, and Spirit 28:20 Dog Food Doorknob Moment 32:54 Consciousness Is Everywhere 35:23 Can Intuition Be Taught? 36:07 Unlearning To Unlock Gifts 39:19 Angels Wings and Halos 42:37 Phones and Intuition Antennas 44:50 Inner Tutor and Free Will 50:22 Frog Energy Takeaway 52:54 Closing Reflections
Episode Resources:Hilary McCann Crowley: www.hilarycrowley.com, @hilary_crowley_EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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In this solo episode of Energy Works, Lauren shares how AI is reshaping authorship. From editors flagging her signature writing style as “AI-like” to learning her books, Energy Medicine Yoga and Energy Medicine Yoga Prescription, she reflects on creativity, ownership, and the limits of AI. 
Lauren questions its role in a world facing urgent environmental and social crises. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded perspective on technology, ethics, and human energy. Plus, learn a simple calming practice you can use anytime. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction01:03 AI Stole My Ellipses01:57 Why Ellipses Matter 02:39 Editors Think Its AI 03:56 The Class Action Notice 05:01 My Books Were Scraped 06:20 Settlement and Payoff 07:03 My Take on AI Today 08:49 What AI Should Fix 10:17 Billionaires and Ego 11:51 Love Over Greed 13:21 Message to AI 14:11 Calm Down Technique
Episode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga
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