Living Your Yoga - embodied wisdom with Shirlee Williams

Welcome to the very first episode of Living Your Yoga! I am so friggen excited you’re here.

In this episode, I ditch the need for a perfect origin story and instead invite you into what this podcast is really about—real life, real practice, and the magic (and mess) that happens off the mat.

We’ll talk about how yoga isn’t just the poses or the playlists—it’s how we show up when life feels hard, chaotic, or just totally ordinary. When the laundry’s piling up. When you’re having a bad day. When your nervous system is begging for a reset.

This podcast is not about perfection. It’s about remembering that in every moment, we have an opportunity to breathe, to soften, to show up differently.

So here we are. Let’s begin.
 And thank you—truly—for being here.

Come join me inside The Studio for yoga and life

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We do not spend enough time pausing... myself included! We spend way too much time hustling, needing to be productive and fast-forwarding through life. This is your reminder that there is very little in life that is actually urgent.

And on that note, I will be taking the Summer off from recording. I can't wait to come back in the Fall with a new, fresh feeling on Becoming You. In the meantime, you can see everything I'm up to over on Instagram.

I hope you all have a lovely summer!

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My guest today is Kendra Toothill.

Kendra is an Athletic Therapist who's evolved into the field of Holistic Women's Health. She draws from a decade of clinical experience and a variety of therapeutic modalities to guide women through the process of finding out why they are stuck and how to heal on a deeper level so they can be at ease in their bodies by building inner intelligence. Originally from Canada, Kendra now lives in Costa Rica and embraces the joy of life by appreciating nature, practicing health and energy cultivation methods and guiding women through transformation.

Kendra works primarily with Women recovering from Breast Explant Surgery who are looking to emotionally heal, regenerate tissue, and embrace their new body while also unravelling the emotional aspects of such a personal & confronting self-discovery journey. 

In today's episode, we'll discuss how Kenra works with scar tissue, how Kendra's approach differs from person to person, the weight that some of our scars carry, practicing self-love, and so much more. Tune into today's episode!

Connect with Kendra Toothill:

• Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendra.toothill/
• Follow Healing after Explant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingafterexplant/

Wanna work with me?

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My guest today is Sex Coach Sofia Ashley.

Sofia Ashley is the founder of the Happy Vagina Project. She is a certified sexuality coach and sex educator, mother, stepmother, feminist and entrepreneur. She is passionate about supporting mothers to reclaim their sex lives and themselves to become the parents, partners and people they want to be.

In today's episode, we're talking all about waking up our libidos, practicing clear communication, working through a dry spell, and a whole lot more SEX TALK. Tune into today's episode!

Connect with Sofia Ashley:

• Website: https://www.thehappyvaginaproject.com/
•  Light Your Fire - Free Five-Day Libido Revival Challenge https://sunny-maker-5947.ck.page/9dbc63f7da
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehappyvproject
• Wheel of Consent and the 3 Minute Game (if people want to get really nerdy)   https://bettymartin.org/videos/

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My guest today is Holly Bertone. 

Holly Bertone is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast.

Holly’s expertise is as a Midlife Comeback Coach for professional women over 40. With her back to Y.O.U. Method, she helps them recover from burnout by ditching the habits and beliefs holding them back so they can have consistent and sustainable energy, weight loss, and vitality... without crazy diets, restrictive protocols, and hours in the gym.

Holly's path to becoming a Midlife Comeback Coach was shaped by her own life experiences. After spending 20 years in consulting and federal government service, including a role as Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence at the FBI, she faced personal health challenges. Overcoming breast cancer, healing from an autoimmune disease, and navigating a no-conflict divorce, she discovered the power of high-performance principles and mindset. Now, she uses these insights to coach successful women who are burned out, helping them unleash their own comeback stories for their health, lives, and careers. 

Holly Bertone is a Certified Project Management Professional, Certified Natural Health Coach, Certified 6 Phase Meditation Facilitator, Certified Holobody Coach, Motivational Keynote Speaker, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, and Host of YOUR COMEBACK STORY PODCAST.

In today's episode, we discuss the journey to starting your next chapter, why everyone needs a comeback story, creating habits that will actually stick, and so much more. Tune into today's episode!

Connect with Holly Bertone:

• Free gift - Private Podcast training series: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/podcast-landing-welcome
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/ 
• Website: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/your-comeback-coach

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My guest today embodies "it's never too late," April Goff Brown. 

April Goff Brown is a Connecticut native who has always loved to write. Her first book, I Hug You in My Heart, is a deeply personal story about the love between a grandparent and grandchild. Released in 2021, it has received several awards. 

April is not just a writer, she's a level 4 certified Quantum Human Design Specialist, a certified oracle card reader, a life coach, and an intuitive journey guide. Her international clientele of women benefit from her unique approach, using Human Design as the bedrock of her coaching business.

In addition to her writing, April is a skilled jewelry designer, quilter, and avid gardener. She also enjoys spending time with her extended family.

In today's episode, we talk all about how to know that it's time to make a change, what is human design and how can it help, being comfortable in your own skin and so much more. If you're thinking it's too late to make a change, I promise you that this episode is for you. Tune into today's episode. 

Connect with April Goff Brown:

• Website: https://www.aprilgoffbrown.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingalignedtoyourhumandesign
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aprilgoffbrownhumandesign

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My guest today is Jamie Vaughn. 

Jamie Vaughn is a retired school teacher, bonus mom of 3 adult children, wife to her amazing husband, Farrell, dog mom, and “Glamma” to 2 granddaughters. Jamie is a recent breast cancer survivor who is a fierce advocate for other breast cancer patients and survivors. Her journey has been an emotional struggle and still is, at times, in her survivorship, yet she does recognize all of the silver linings as well.

 Aside from her mother’s death in October 2019, which gutted her to the core, breast cancer has been a whole new level of trauma. Jamie has shared her story through social media, podcasts, and news programs. She holds a lot of space for others, too. She has a podcast called “Test Those Breasts!™” where she holds important conversations with current patients, survivors, caregivers, multiple types of therapists, and a myriad of medical provider champions, including surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and nurses, to provide much-needed support. 

On her podcast, she and guests discuss ALL things breast cancer, including the emotional toll, advocacy, treatment/surgical options, caregiving, and more. She started her podcast as a healing mechanism AND to help shorten the learning curve for those who have yet to be diagnosed, newly diagnosed, survivors, caregivers, and anyone else who is touched by breast cancer.

Absolutely nothing is off-limits for Jamie. She is an open book when it comes to her journey, including her initial response to her diagnosis, unexpected detours, disappointments, anger, fear, and yes, silver linings.

In today's episode, we talk all about turning bad news into an opportunity to learn, grow and teach, finding your purpose, what to do when those we love don't show up as we expect them to, surviving versus thriving and so much more. Tune into today's episode!

Connect with Jamie Vaughn:

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@test.those.breasts?_t=8lubc9IPG2g&_r=1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieallenvaughn?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
• Podcast: https://testthosebreasts.buzzsprout.com/
• Facebook: https://fb.me/g/p_LGynFgJGM3GFH1KE/Lv1lpk9e
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/test_those_breasts?igsh=MWkxd2l2MnNlcHBsNw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Today's guest is Andrea Gullick.

Andrea is a mother of three who first experienced trauma in 2003 when her firstborn was diagnosed with cancer 48 hours after birth. Within two years of his recovery, she would lose her husband in a devastating car accident.

Proving that life can still be what you make it, Andrea, now a qualified life coach, supports women at a crossroads to find the courage, clarity and confidence to transform their lives.

In today's conversation, we discuss how to stop making decisions based on the opinions of others, stand in our power and realize we can have whatever we want, listen to our intuition, let the rest figure itself out, and so much more. Tune into today's episode!

Connect with Andrea Gullick:

• Website: https://www.andreagullick.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulfullivingwithandrea
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreagullick/

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Today's episode is dedicated to all of the people who are in transition. I wanted to talk about my own transition from yoga into life coaching. I've learned so much from watching people on their mats. How we respond on our mats often reflects how we respond to life.

Isn't this the truth for so many things? When we're feeling out of alignment in one way, we often feel out of alignment in many ways. Today, I share with you my own journey to being fully aligned - tune into today's episode.

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My guest today is Sabrina Greer. 

Sabrina Greer is a best-selling author, international publisher, motivational speaker, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is the visionary behind fEMPOWER Publications Inc. (formerly known as YGTMedia Company and Soul Seed Legacy House), a global publishing house amplifying the collective voice of female leaders. As a retired fashion model, Sabrina is passionate about helping women share their stories and protect their soul’s work.

Her diverse background includes a degree in Developmental Psychology with a post-graduate diploma in Early Childhood Education. After exiting fashion and entering the world of entrepreneurship, she had a ten-year corporate career as a beverage trainer and events director in boutique beverage alcohol.

Today, we're talking all about no longer aligning with the people in your life, the truth about manifestation, creating the world you want to see, responding to adversity, and so much more! Join us for today's conversation. 

Connect with Sabrina Greer:

• Sabrina's Instagram: instagram.com/thesabrinagreer
• Fempower Instagram: instagram.com/fempower.pub 

Wanna work with me?

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