Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Ever wonder why you feel disconnected despite being constantly surrounded by people? This week, I explore how service to others creates the deep roots of connection we're all yearning for.

Between teaching yoga and receiving your heartfelt messages, I've been reflecting on what truly brings meaning to our lives. The answer isn't complicated, but it challenges our default settings: service beyond self is where true fulfillment lies.

I dive into the fascinating etymology of "persona" (literally meaning "mask") and how our personalities aren't who we are—they're who we've practiced being. Through tiny habit changes, we can transform who we show up as in the world. This goes far beyond yoga philosophy; quantum physics confirms we're more energy than matter, all interconnected beneath the surface.

Most provocatively, I explore how even our insecurities can be manifestations of ego. That constant worry about what others think? It's still self-centered thinking, just disguised as concern for others. True service comes from a place of genuine care without expectation of recognition or personal benefit.

Before I take my summer break to upgrade our podcast equipment, I challenge you to find one small way to be of service—not to feel good about yourself, but to genuinely contribute. Whether walking shelter dogs, helping at a homeless center, or creating service opportunities at work, these actions create the root networks that connect us all.

Join me on this journey of service and storytelling. Share your experiences, reflect on your intentions, and I'll be waiting to hear all about it when we reconnect in September. Your time and attention mean everything to me—thank you for being part of this community.

See ya in September 

xx, -S.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Have you ever felt like your life is so magnificently full that there isn't a second left to spare? When days fly by like flowers in the wind and you're teetering on the edge of overwhelm?

This episode dives into the concept of "tiny anchors" – those small, sustainable habits that keep us grounded during life's most intense periods. Recording between sessions of leading a 200-hour yoga teacher training, I share how I've abandoned the pursuit of perfect, Instagram-worthy morning routines in favor of micro habits that actually stick.

Drawing wisdom from James Clear's "Atomic Habits," I explain how habit stacking transformed my approach to daily routines and share three specific micro habits that currently maintain my sanity: a morning hot beverage ritual that fills me with comfort, an evening tea practice with my treasured pottery mug that signals my brain to wind down, and a weekly "high-low-lesson learned" reflection that builds gratitude and presence.

These tiny anchors might seem insignificant individually, but collectively they create the foundation that allows me to navigate demanding seasons without losing my center. Rather than aspiring to unrealistic three-hour morning routines, these humble practices honor what's actually sustainable long-term.

What micro habits keep you grounded when life speeds up? Share your own tiny anchors and join our growing Salty Bay Club community where we're exploring how small, consistent choices create meaningful transformation.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Raw, unfiltered, and surprisingly sweet - just like a perfect cookie. This episode dives deep into the messy reality of modern dating and the transformative power of genuine love.

From dating disasters to profound realizations, I'm sharing the unvarnished truth about my journey through hookup culture, relationship game-playing, and the ultimate discovery of what makes love actually work. Remember that guy who refused oral sex because I wasn't completely hairless? Or the countless dates where I felt like a one-woman talk show host desperately trying to extract basic conversation from emotionally unavailable men? These experiences might make you cringe, but they were essential stepping stones to finding authentic partnership.

The path to my current relationship wasn't linear - it required seven years of intentional singlehood, therapy, and the courage to face my own patterns. I've come to understand that true love isn't about finding someone to complete you; it's about creating a powerful triangle between two whole people and the love they nurture together. Safety that allows vulnerability, trust that eliminates doubt, and that essential spark of mutual curiosity form the foundation of relationships that actually last.

What I've learned contradicts much of what society tells us about love. The greatest revelation? You must know how to be a lover, not just desire to be loved. As Erich Fromm wisely noted, many want to receive love but few are prepared to consistently give it. Whether you're navigating the dating scene, healing from heartbreak, or nurturing a long-term partnership, this episode offers both comfort and challenge. Because finding your person isn't just about luck - it's about becoming the person worthy of the love you seek.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

When a former Red Bull executive and a lifelong yoga practitioner join forces, the result is nothing short of magical. This intimate conversation between Katharina and Sarah reveals the extraordinary journey behind Trees and Stories, their yoga teacher training school that has transformed over 100 lives in just six years.

The chemistry between these two teachers is immediately apparent as Sara welcomes Katharina with a specially crafted dark chocolate apricot pistachio cake—a sweet symbol of Katharina's depth and rich personality. As they reminisce about their first meeting and subsequent partnership, we witness how seemingly random connections can become life-changing collaborations.

What truly sets their approach apart is their commitment to authenticity. Unlike the standardized, PowerPoint-driven teacher trainings that dominate the industry, Katharina and Sarah take their students outdoors to connect with nature and ancient wisdom. "We are not ordinary people," Katharina explains. "If you're looking for the ordinary, we might not be your choice—and that's absolutely okay."

Katharina's journey from corporate powerhouse to yoga studio owner offers a compelling narrative about following your heart despite the risks. Her experience managing major brands like Red Bull and Coca-Cola gave her the organizational framework to handle the unglamorous aspects of running a yoga business—from bookkeeping to buying toilet paper—while maintaining her teaching passion.

The conversation takes a profound turn when they discuss how yoga helped Katharina recognize her body's stress signals before reaching burnout. This lived experience now informs her somatic yoga teaching: "I truly believe that I can teach somatic yoga because I've been through that."

Perhaps most striking is the synchronicity of their partnership—evidenced by the remarkable discovery that Sara's new home is the very farmhouse where Katharina spent her childhood with her horse. These meaningful coincidences only strengthen their belief that their connection transcends ordinary business partnerships.

Ready to experience their unique approach to yoga teacher training? Discover why their students describe feeling part of something special—a true sangha where differences are celebrated within a unified spirit.

Check out what we built together:

This is out Baby <3

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Brace yourself for some crunchy granola bar wisdom as we dive into one of life's most challenging ingredients: accountability. Unlike last week's fluffy raspberry cake, today we're serving up something that might seem dry but is absolutely packed with nutrients for your personal growth.

Accountability creates trust—it's that simple. Yet so many of us struggle with consistently showing up, following through on commitments, and being honest when we fall short. Why? We trace this pattern back to our origins as natural narcissists (a survival mechanism for babies) and examine how insecurity, privilege, and modern life have created a perfect storm for flaky behavior. The result? Relationships that lack deep trust and communities that feel increasingly disconnected.

Drawing from personal experience and years of observing these patterns, I share how I transformed from someone unreliable in my early twenties to someone who values and embodies accountability. This journey wasn't easy—it required developing emotional intelligence to recognize when feelings were sweeping me away and learning to take ownership before being called out. The discomfort we feel when confronting our flakiness is precisely where growth happens.

Ready for your Salty Bake Club homework? It's time to write a message to someone you've failed to show up for, and to explore your own patterns in a letter to yourself. Remember, showing up isn't about being flawless; it's about radical honesty with yourself and others. And if you're feeling inspired to make your own neatly packaged granola bars while pondering these tough truths, send me a message for the recipe!

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Ever felt a yearning so deep it aches? A longing for something that hasn't yet manifested but feels somehow written into your bones? You're not alone.

This episode of the Salty Bake Club opens with a message from a listener that cuts straight to the heart: the universal struggle of feeling unrooted, searching for home, and longing for a sense of belonging. Sara Grace vulnerably shares how these words could have been pulled directly from her own journal during a tumultuous period when she felt swept away in life's washing machine, disconnected from stability and doubting her own instincts.

What makes our deepest longings so sacred? Drawing from Sue Monk Kidd's "The Book of Longings," Sarah explores how desires that form from the marrow of our existence aren't random—they're holy guideposts. "God bless the largeness inside me, no matter how I fear it." These words become a touchstone for embracing rather than fearing the magnitude of what we wish for.

The path to manifesting our heart's desires requires a delicate dance between seemingly contradictory forces. On one hand, we must actively participate in creating change—shocking statistics reveal that 85% of people globally feel unfulfilled in their jobs, largely because comfort is chosen over growth. Yet simultaneously, we must cultivate the discipline to sit quietly with our longings, allowing all the accompanying emotions—hope, fear, grief—to move through us without resistance.

Have you noticed how the words "longing" and "belonging" are connected? Perhaps our deepest yearnings are ultimately what guide us toward our rightful communities. In a culture that teaches isolation, sharing our unfiltered truths creates bridges of authentic connection.

Ready to honor your holy longings? Join our community of seekers who are learning to trust the pathway, however winding, toward what their hearts truly desire. What are you deeply yearning for right now?

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Have you ever felt disconnected from your body? That sense of living entirely in your head, caught in a cycle of productivity, discipline, and intellect? You're not alone. 

In this deeply personal episode, I explore how modern life has trapped many of us in what I call the "Athena mind" – that intellectual, wisdom-driven headspace that society rewards but that slowly distances us from our natural, magical selves. After years of building my yoga teaching practice and entrepreneurial skills, I realized that my dedication to discipline and growth had inadvertently pulled me away from the embodied wisdom and cyclical awareness that once guided me.

Spirituality isn't about crystals or chanting (though there's nothing wrong with either!) – it's about remembering our place within nature's patterns. It's recognizing, as Brené Brown beautifully states, "that we are all inextricably connected by something greater than us." That connection doesn't need a religious label to be powerful; it simply needs our attention and devotion.

I share practical ways to bridge this gap: how yoga reactivates neural pathways numbed by trauma, how simple daily rituals create touchpoints with our deeper selves, and how working with archetypes can mirror aspects of our psyche we've forgotten or repressed. My own ritual of reflecting on astrological archetypes during new and full moons became a profound mirror that helped me navigate years without a permanent home – and it's a practice I'm recommending and recommitting to now.

Join me on this journey back to your intrinsic nature. Whether you consider yourself spiritual or skeptical, there's magic in reconnecting with the animal wisdom your body already holds. What rituals might help you remember?

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Recorded at 1:26 AM from the car after a delayed flight home, this raw and unfiltered episode offers a glimpse into the messy, beautiful reality of expectations versus experiences. 

Fresh from two weeks away—first sailing with my lover for a complete nervous system reset, then attending a yoga retreat in Greece—I share how my quest for relaxation led me somewhere completely unexpected. The retreat, focused on embodied flow and Greek mythology, literally took us into Pluto's Cave where Persephone descended to the underworld. While the facilitators were phenomenal, I found myself struggling with an unexpected challenge: holding back my own abundant joy to make space for the pain and suffering others were processing.

As someone accustomed to creating and holding space for others professionally, I unconsciously slipped into facilitator mode instead of fully participating. When another attendee commented on how quiet I was, it struck me deeply—this wasn't my natural state at all. Had I dimmed my light too much? Where's the balance between holding space and taking space?

Perhaps most surprising was discovering how much I missed home. Having spent most of my life comfortable with leaving and traveling independently, I've recently created a true home with my partner that pulls me back with unexpected force. This new foundation has transformed my relationship with travel in ways I never anticipated.

Though the retreat didn't deliver the nurturing experience I'd sought, it offered different medicine—revealing shadows and aspects of myself that might otherwise have remained hidden. Sometimes we need to visit those underworld places, stir the pot, and sit with discomfort before we can fully celebrate being alive. What are you discovering about yourself in unexpected places? How do you balance making space for both joy and pain?

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Happy 10th episode, Salty Bake Club! To celebrate this milestone, I've baked us a cake and served up something different - a raw, unfiltered look at the woman behind the microphone.

When I launched this podcast, I wasn't sure anyone would listen. I simply knew I needed a space where I wouldn't be confined to the boxes people put me in - not just the yogi, the baker, or the traveler. This is my happy place where I can be both fire and doubt, where truth gets messy and is always sprinkled with salt.

Today's episode, "The Truth Is," reveals what's behind the curtain. I share how frustrating it feels to be put in boxes and my strong urge to shatter those limitations. I open up about the loneliness of building a yoga community where most people only show up when it's easy or free. 

Perhaps most vulnerable is my admission about the risks I take speaking my truth on topics like Palestine and patriarchy, knowing there could be real consequences. And despite talking about vulnerability regularly, I confess that it feels physically awful - like standing outside my body with a racing heart - a sensation that practice doesn't eliminate.

I also explore my complicated relationship with capitalism's idea of success, the unseen discipline required to teach yoga without diminishing sacred teachings, and my ongoing journey to surrender control when life inevitably changes my plans.

This episode is messier, softer, and maybe even more authentically me. I invite you to join this ripple effect by sharing your own truths - not the Instagram-worthy ones, but those you hold close to your chest. DM me or use #saltytruth, and I might read them in future episodes. After all, we're just getting started.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Compassion over comprehension. These words echo throughout this deeply moving conversation with my dear friend Ilav about staying engaged with the humanitarian crisis in Palestine when it's easier to look away.

"I cannot not look," Ilav repeats throughout our discussion, describing how she channels the pain of witnessing suffering into action. As the daughter of political refugees from Iraq, she shares her lifelong connection to Palestine and why she feels compelled to keep her heart open despite the emotional toll.

We explore what those of us in positions of privilege can actually do to help. From boycotting specific brands (McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, SodaStream) to following journalists reporting from Gaza, there are concrete actions we can all take. Ilav recommends trustworthy Instagram accounts that provide verified information about which companies to avoid and how to get involved in meaningful ways. I have linked all the resources we discussed for you by the end of this text.

Perhaps most poignant is our discussion about teaching children about difficult realities. Ilav shares how she approaches these conversations with her five-year-old son, gradually introducing concepts while emphasizing love and unity rather than hate. "We need more love, we don't need more hate," she reminds us, highlighting that many Jewish people stand in solidarity with Palestinians.

We also challenge the "good vibes only" culture that has permeated wellness spaces. True connection comes from being willing to engage with hard topics and staying present for uncomfortable conversations—whether in our personal relationships or our relationship with the wider world.

As we conclude, we remind listeners that our shared humanity transcends borders and identities. "Until the people in Gaza aren't free, none of us is free," Ilav says, emphasizing that compassion doesn't require complete comprehension of a complex situation.

 I'd love to hear how this episode resonates with you—share your thoughts and join this crucial conversation.

HERE ARE ALL RESOURCES AND ACCOUNTS WE SHARED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The App we talked about is called Boycat - It shows you which brands support this war in going on and HOW they are involved in it. They also show suggestions of alternative Brands that you could use instead.
• Instagram Accounts Ilaf suggests: 
  • JEWISHVOICEFORPEACE https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace?igsh=cWN0a2tyeTJ5Zmtx
  • MORTAZ_AZAIZA https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza?igsh=dTFhdjJsN2ZweDRn
  • ART_OF_RIOT https://www.instagram.com/art_of_riot?igsh=aHNqb2oybDc0cjZ4
  • WIZARD_BISAN1 https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1?igsh=MWh4bDdwZzhqODl5dw==
  • HIND KHOUDARY https://www.instagram.com/hindkhoudary?igsh=MWdtdGx3ZDQ5bTg4bg==