In this episode Murn shares a bit about the life and legacy of John Lewis and a quote of his that landed with her recently... sparking a conversation about our “why.” When we stand in our Truth and remember our why, we cannot be moved. “You are a light. You are the light.” -John Lewis 1940-2020

Murn and Ashely have an honest conversation around the yoga and wellness industry and also have a lot of fun (and maybe a little dancing... wait for it). “We are stronger together and if we can have these conversations more the better we are going to be as a city representing wellness” - Ashley Brooke James

In this episode, Murn shares about what’s been going on the last few months on her own inner mission journey. From owning her biases, to uncomfortable conversations to breaking down to breakthrough. She’s learning to feel more and listen more generously. She’s unlearning how things have always been and learning how to be a better human. Thanks for listening!

Murn and Ericka chat about how personal development & yoga can cultivate bravery, one step at a time, to walk the road of courage. Ericka is a Global Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Leader and she is on a mission to ensure all feel welcomed, valued & heard. She believes this takes courage & can also be done with compassion. How can we be more consciously inclusive and call each other in to live up to our higher selves? Reading White Fragility & How to Be an Anti-Racist are good steps and tools. Ericka reminds us to not get caught up in the intellect of it all and miss the point. She calls us to put ourselves in situations for change to to make our own lives a work of activism. Murn accepts a challenge from Ericka on how she can begin this work. Listen and see if you accept the challenge too! It’s an Inner Mission and we are stronger together.

Hannah and Murn chat about how life is isn’t really about losing, it’s about gaining. Murn met Hannah as she was training for the finale of the Biggest Loser and what seemed to be a chance meeting, turned out to be a game changer and lifelong friendship. Hannah’s energy for life is contagious and and her story is inspiring. She shares about her life as an athlete to being on The Biggest Loser to falling in love and to her greatest joy of being a Mom. Thank you for sharing Hannah and thank YOU for listening!

A lot has happened since Derrick and Murn last spoke... from the death of George Floyd to the riots and protests happening around the country. Derrick shares what life has been like for him and the hope for what’s to come. Here are some great resources and places to support: How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi, White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, I’m Still Here by Austin Channing, Gideons Army in Nashville, @teens.4.equality in Nashville have an organized another protest July 4th Bicentennial Capitol Mall Park 4pm

Derrick and Murn chat about the always present ups and downs of life and how he stays grounded with enthusiasm knowing that life is happening for him, not to him. Derrick’s life started as an African American young man in a predominately white suburban town and now he’s the CEO of his own company. This interview didn’t start out about race. Here at Inner Mission, we believe all are whole and complete and equal. It was intended to be about his accomplishments and enthusiasm for life. At the same time, recent events and the loss of precious lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and too many others have shined a light on the oppression and hurt that have been here for centuries. Hearing the stories and having the conversations are ways we can start to heal and shine a light on our own biases and privilege. Derrick’s energy is infectious and his laugh feels like hope. 🖤 Thanks for listening!

In this episode Murn chats with Erika about life before and after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Erika, at age 25, was living in Nashville feeling fit & healthy when everything changed. When she heard the words, “you have 2 years to live,” her stress melted away and she started to truly live for today. Her next stop, St Lucia! Her wake up call can also be ours.💡 Thank you for listening!

I can’t ask you to share your story without sharing mine. Today I share my story! It’s messy and it’s real. Today I share from how I rumbled with my Truth from a young age to pivotal moments in my life where I WOKE UP to what was inside of me all along. I also share a daily practice that gives me access to more ease, joy & light in my life. Thanks for listening!✨

As humans we crave connection. This podcast is an opportunity to share our stories and bring that connection to light. It’s an inside job and we are also in this together. Let’s illuminate the world! Welcome to Inner Mission!