Crystal Nicholson and I have been connected in the sober world for a long time! Crystal is the founder of Sober Flow Retreats and is on a mission to build a supportive and inclusive community for sober and sober-curious people. Having battled with alcohol and drug abuse for many years, she understands the importance of finding peace with our internal world and champions mindful practices such as yoga, breathwork, sound, and community to achieve this. 
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You can connect with Crystal on Instagram at: 
@iamcrystalapril
@soberflowretreats

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It was SO COOL to have Susanna Barkataki on the podcast! I have followed Susanna for years and really admire her work. Susanna focuses on decolonizing yoga, and inclusivity in yoga. She authored the book "Embrace Yoga's Roots" which I recommend to all of my 200-Hour YTT students. In this episode, we discuss cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation and the work that students of yoga and teachers of yoga can do to uplift, inspire, and educate each other on this important subject. 
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If you're listening to this episode and want to learn more about Susanna's work, check out her website: https://www.susannabarkataki.com/. 
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As well, her book can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Yogas-Roots-Courageous-Practice/dp/1734318112/?geniuslink=true 

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I met Simmone when she came on a Bali sober women's retreat this past April! Simmone just hit one year sober and I knew I had to have her on the show to celebrate her accomplishments! In this episode, we speak about what prompted her sober journey, what led her to Bali, what her sober dating life has been like, and her dreams for her second year in sobriety. 

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I loved recording this episode with Jaimy Frances! Jaimy was a student on a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training I taught last year in Bali. She is going to be returning to Bali for her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with me this October - November! In this episode Jaimy speaks about her journey to become a Manifestation Coach & Yoga Teacher, and how she has transitioned to living nomadically and traveling around the world. We still have one room left on our 300-Hour Advanced YTT - if it's calling your name, you should join us! 
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Here's the link to find out more: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/300-hour-ytt-in-bali

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I loved recording this episode with Kyle Jason Leitzke! Kyle is a men's group facilitator and ayurvedic coach, and we got connected through a mutual friend when he was planning a retreat to Bali. In this episode, we discuss his childhood trauma of the death of his brother, which led to binge eating patterns as a consequence. We discuss how Ayurveda as a practice came into his life and transformed his ways of thinking and living for the better. ​ 
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You can check out Kyle and everything he has to offer here: https://www.kylejasonleitzke.com/

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In this episode, I sat down with my friend Sarah Williamson live in London, England! Sarah asks me about my new book, Sober Yoga Girl. I share with her about the writing process, the editing process, and some of my fears and hopes around the book release (which is this week - September 5!)
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You can get on the waitlist for the book here: www.soberyogagirl.com. 

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Arlina Allen is an absolute inspiration in the sober world. She is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast" since 2016. Arlina is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. In this episode we talk mostly about some of the misconceptions related to AA - and why people avoid it, but are really missing out on a good thing! I love this episode because I used to be very anti-AA and Arlina really changed my perspective on a lot of things. 
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You can connect with Arlina at the following links:
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Sober Life School- http://www.soberlifeschool.com 
Reinvent - Self Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.com 
Podcast http://www.odaatchat.com 

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I loved recording this episode with Melissa McGovern, the Sober New Yorker. Melissa just hit one year sober this August, and we met on the Sobah Sistahs retreat this past April in Bali. In this emotional and inspiring episode Melissa shares about her journey towards sobriety and the people that inspired her along the way.

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I am thrilled to be sitting down with Jade Lee in this episode and learning more about her sober story. Jade participated in the Sober Girls Yoga 30 & 60 Day Challenge early in her sober journey and has been a member of our community for a long time! 
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In this episode, she shares about her sober story, and her recent vipassana meditation experience. Jade completed the Everest base camp trek in Nepal many years ago, where she met her now husband. 
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In this episode, Jade shares us how the vipassana meditation retreat experience aligned with her sober journey, and what she learned about life while doing it.
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Listen to this episode to learn more about Jade's story. You can check out her Everest Base Camp Trekking Retreat here! 

https://www.jadeleeyoga.com/trek

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After a short few weeks away...we're back with regular episodes again! I loved recording this episode with Kristi Tanner, aka Mocktail Mommy, live as part of Sober Girls Club. Kristi is a powerhouse of a woman and such an inspiration. Living in Wisconsin, Kristi found herself a single mom of four children under the age of five during the pandemic. In this episode she tells her story of where she came from - and how she overcame it all - to start Sober Social, her new non alcoholic bar in Wisconsin. You can find Kristi on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mocktailmommy 

If you are interested in joining our live Sober Girls Club each Sunday (which includes a check-in, meditation and a guest speaker or journal prompt) join our membership here! https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/

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Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental Health at:
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