Kick off 2025 with us as we dive into the powerful benefits of a yoga practice and the profound impact of stillness on the mind and body. Explore how yoga can enhance physical strength, mental clarity, and emotional balance. We also discuss the importance of stillness in our fast-paced world and how it can deepen our connection to ourselves. Creative Yoga instructor Ember Moran guides us through a calming stillness meditation to help center the mind and cultivate inner peace for the year ahead.

In this episode of The Meaning Indicator, we explore the powerful question: How do we find meaning in our lives?  Michelle Hollingshead, author of Meaning Indicator, joins host, Cara Meade to discuss why the search for meaning is essential to our well-being. Together, they dive into the key elements that guide us on this journey—moments of connection, creativity, reflection, mindfulness, and contribution. From the joy of creative expression to the depth of our relationships, discover how these "meaning indicators" help us live with purpose and presence. Tune in for insightful conversation and practical tips on how to nurture a life filled with meaning.

In this episode of My Heart, we explore the deep connection between our hearts and the spaces that inspire us. Hosted by the creator of a beloved local yoga studio in central Kentucky, this episode reflects on how music, memories, and meaningful places can resonate with us in profound ways. Using the song "Oh My Heart" by REM as a backdrop, the host shares personal insights on the powerful sense of belonging they’ve found in their yoga community—showing how a physical space can become a metaphor for emotional fulfillment and connection.

The episode concludes with a heart-centered meditation, guiding listeners through a calming practice to connect with their own heart space. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this episode invites you to take a moment, breathe deeply, and cultivate gratitude for the places and people that touch your heart.

Find peace, inspiration, and connection in My Heart.

In this episode, enjoy a guided meditation using visualization of a relaxing beach getaway.

In this episode we learn how to give people what they really, truly want.

Artist, Ciara LeRoy joins us to discuss working as an artist and cultivating creativity. We include a meditation to invite creativity.

In this episode, we introduce guided meditation as a way to focus your meditation practice.

In this episode, we discuss breathing or pranayama, the benefits, and why it’s integral to your yoga practice and overall wellness.

In this episode, you are guided through a short chair yoga session to shake off the afternoon sluggishness and feel renewed for the rest of your day.  No prior yoga experience necessary.  Warning: Yoga tends to make people feel really good.

In this episode, we consider the effects of positive affirmations, as well as pessimism, on our  brains.