There are so many different types of yoga teacher training programs out there.  Today, Michelle is joining me to help you ask the right questions to find the yoga teacher training program for you.  We explain the difference between 200, 300 and 500 hour programs, why stacking styles could be beneficial and how to find the school that fits the needs you have.  We discuss the involvement of Yoga Alliance as well as what yoga in the west may look like as it becomes more popular and could have government regulations imposed.  This is a big investment in yourself, your practice and your future. Take some time and. make the choice that's right for you.

~Obeisance~

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We all have been taught throughout our lives, but maybe not all of us see ourselves as teachers. Teaching is an art form, and if you haven't given yourself time to develop your art, it may seem cumbersome and awkward.  Today I'm talking with Teague Parker, founder of Improv for Wellness, about the different philosophies and approaches to teaching that we see on a mass scale. Some of the best teachers that I've had in my life encouraged me to ask questions and if they didn't know the answer, we would find it together.  We talk about the difference between didactic and mimetic learning, the public perception of what it means to be a teacher/ educator, ways the school system can be adjusted to adapt to current times and how we can better support our teachers. We love and respect our educators, but we want to emphasize the message that we are all teachers or educators in our own right. We each have a way of conveying information that is unique to us and may help someone grasp a concept that is just out of their reach.

~Obeisance~

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Today, Blue and I are having an open and honest conversation about our struggles with alcohol, depression & low self-esteem. Blue recently wrote a memoir talking about his journey, which serves as the impetus for our chat. Alcohol and unstable emotions seem to go hand in hand. We may not even realize how unstable we are until something big happens to bring our volatility into perspective. In this vulnerable and honest podcast, we dive into Blue's journey through recovery, how alcohol can cause emotional stunting, how to humanize our emotions, how we can feel good without external stimuli and much more.  We also dive into Blue's website and continuation of his book, CreedsLiving.com.  CREEDS is an acronym meaning Connection, Reflection, Expression, Exercise, Diet & Sleep and gives people suffering from alcoholism another outlet to find help and support. I deeply appreciate Blue and his openness to discuss his journey.

~Obeisance~

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Having a non-parental mentor has enriched my life in the most beautiful of ways.  But it's important to find the right mentor or leader, who has your best interests in mind.  Jeff Morgan was my first mentor and the first example of a well rounded leader that I had witnessed. Today I'm talking with Jeff about what responsible mentoring and leadership looks like.  When you find someone who wants to mentor you, or you want to be mentored by, ask yourself, does this person have your best interests in mind, or are they fueling their ego by trying to create a mini version of themselves.  We have a lot of examples of shadow leaders in the world right now, but that doesn't mean we all need to follow that path. The right mentor/ leader is like a life teacher, they know when to add information or back off to help guide you towards your mutual goals. This is a big test of the ego for all parts. To be mentored, we need to put our ego's aside to accept the new information.  To be a mentor, you need to be aware of what it's like to be looked up to.  Although you may hold more knowledge, or be directing the path of someone, you are still both humans and you are on this path together. 

~Obeisance~

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Danica Connors is back to share her wisdom around Wiccan practices and celebrations. In todays talk, we are going through the traditions and practices that encompass Winter Solstice and Yule. We will explore many of the Yule and Solstice rituals to see how Christmas has adapted, or taken these practices for its own use. From the lighting and decorating of the tree to mistletoe and milk and cookies, all of these practices have deep roots in Wiccan rituals.  But let's not forget about the Deities and Spirits. Many of these rituals are practiced to honor or appease them. One of my favorites moments during this talk is the connection between Odin, the All Father, and Santa Claus, the Father of Christmas. At the end, Danica gives us a simple set of rituals that we can practice to honor these holidays in the ways they once were.

~Obeisance~

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We are all impacted by death throughout our lives, and eventually we will face it ourselves. Today I'm welcoming back Allison "Frankie" Danis to help me unpack the recent passing of one of the most impactful humans in my life, my mom. Allison is a Death Doula and Funeral Director, and has a very intimate understanding of this process from both the compassionate side and the logistical side. Death can be fearful and confusing, but it can also be beautiful and tender. From the logistics side, it can be crippling. Allison takes some time toward the end of the talk to walk us through how we can prepare now, for our future death. We don't always know when we're die, but we know it's going to happen eventually. Are you ready to go? Can you do something now to prepare? Let's find out.

~Obeisance~

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Traumas are frightening, often life-threatening, or violent events that can happen to any or all members of the family.  Today I am talking with Susan Pullen, founder of True Radiance Healing Arts in Edmonds, about how we can unpack and understand family trauma.  But sometimes it's not only our current family trauma that we are working with, we also have inherited family trauma to look at.  This can be a lot, so I'm very happy to talk with Susan about the different help and approaches that are available to us. From there we pivot to exploring the importance of our dreams and how we can find meaning in the smallest details. 

~Obeisance~

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Mariko is one of my favorite people to have deep conversations with. She challenges me on my stance and has an ability to approach subjects from a different angle, which offers the beauty of new perspectives. Today we are talking about a few subjects that have been on my heart lately, the perception of a universal common sense and the inability to see that some truths exist to the individual, but maybe not the masses. Common sense can be based on your culture, the region your from or the household you were raised in. My goal is never to change your mind, but to show that there are different ways to approach situations. 

A few years ago I was talking to my Dad, complaining that no-one in the new area of the world I moved to had any common sense. My Dad told me that my assumption of a combined common sense showed my lack of common sense. And so started my rumination of this topic. 

~Obeisance~ 

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Today my spiritual mentor and dear friend Holli West is back on the show. In this episode we are going to take a dive into identifying and working with your Spirit or Power Animals. These spirits possess energies and properties that we can call on to help us with our journey through this life.  Holli guides us on how to first meet these spirits, how to utilize and understand them and how some stay with us "forever" and some show up when we need them. Holli is an amazing practitioner and holds immense knowledge in working with spirits.  Enjoy the journey.

~Obeisance~

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Today, International speaker, teacher and healer Zach Rehder is joining me on the show. In this conversation, we discuss different healing modalities that we've had successes with, as well as how to work with and build your intuition. Zach also shares a bit about the series of awakenings that he experienced on his personal path that has helped him process his journey. We touch on the stories that we tell ourselves and live by, what freedom looks like for the individual and how to build a positive relationship with money. If you are on a healing path, this conversation is for you.

~Obeisance~

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