In episode 6 of The INHABIT Podcast, we hear from Lindsay Klasing - early childhood educator, Assistant Director @ Hope Montessori Academy, and mindfulness leader based in St. Louis. In this discussion, we take a look at Lindsay’s approach to mindfulness, explore challenges in the modern world like the absence of silence, and talk through the necessary support systems in education. Lindsay is doing incredible work and we are grateful to have had her on the show to absorb her wisdom. 

About our guest: Lindsay Klasing has been in the field of education for over 20 years. She has found value in sharing mindfulness practices with children and has become a mindfulness leader for schools in the St. Louis area. Lindsay teaches the children in her class meditation and breathing techniques and also helps to prepare other teachers to do the same. She has led mindfulness sessions for educators and students. She has presented at many local and national conferences around the topic of mindfulness.

To contact Lindsay email her at: [email protected]
Lindsay's IG: @lklasing4

In this episode, Todd Pritchard, musician and entrepreneur, hangs with us to talk about what has made him successful throughout his career and what's necessary to grow in any circumstance. We discuss some of Todd's challenges with mental health and which practices and frameworks have helped him on his journey. There's plenty of free form jamming in this episode as we explore the nature of life and the pursuit of finding inner peace and connection in our world.

About our guest: Todd Pritchard is a Producer who's RIAA Gold Certified and his work has been on Billboard Top Charts. He has worked with Role Model, NBA Youngboy, Trippie Redd, Tory Lanez, Yung Bleu, G-Eazy and more. He also does touring for several artists such as Tory Lanez. Todd is a world-class guitarist, hard working entrepreneur, and tasteful song-writer.

To find out more about Todd visit: https://www.toddpritchmusic.com/
Todd's IG: @toddpritch

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jerry Yoo, CEO of Next Level Physio, and discuss the pit falls of traditional physical therapy and what we can do to optimize our movement and wellness. We also dive into the value of hardship, what it teaches us, and the winding and exciting road of entrepreneurship. 

About our guest: Dr. Jerry Yoo is the Founder and CEO of Next Level Physio, which is a hybrid physiotherapy-fitness practice devoted to helping active women and men over 40 and their families stay active without medication or surgery.   

With over 20 years of expertise, Dr. Yoo received his Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Columbia University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in 2004.  He also holds additional certifications in Crossfit, Dry Needling, the Mulligan Concept, SFMA-FMS, and Pose running. 

As a multisport athlete and fitness enthusiast, Dr. Yoo has competed in triathlons and Spartan races for many years and is passionate about living and preaching the fitness lifestyle.

With offices in Montclair, Woodcliff Lake, NJ and now in Cary and Morrisville, NC, Next Level is on a growth streak in 2023!

Reach out to [email protected] to schedule a free total body consultation. 

To find out more about Dr. Yoo and Next Level Physio visit: https://nlphysio.com/
Dr. Yoo's IG: @trijerrydpt
Next Level Physio's IG: @nextlevelphysiopt

In this episode, we hear from Jenn Kneeland, expressive arts therapist and trauma informed yoga instructor about the world of arts therapy and how she helps veterans and families with their well-being. In this wide ranging discussion, we dive into everything from how to access flow state to the importance of listening to the body to better understand our emotions. 

About our guest: Jenn Kneeland is an expressive arts therapist, licensed mental health counselor, and a trauma-informed yoga teacher. She specializes in somatic and stress-reduction healing. Currently she’s working at Home Base which is a veteran and family care clinic out of Massachusetts General Hospital as their expressive arts therapist and mindful movement instructor. 

If you're interested in connecting with Jenn to learn about her work, email her at [email protected]
Jenn's IG: @flowfreely_health

In this episode, we hear from COO of Adapting Social, Christopher Iaefelice. Christopher has excelled both personally and professionally due to his growth mindset. He's transformed his health over the last decade and helped grow Adapting Social from 2 people to nearly 40 employees in 5 years. We dive into what he’s learned along the way and why taking care of yourself first is key to maximizing your impact in the lives of others.

About our guest: Christopher started his academic career in London, graduating with two degrees, Communications and Art, Design & Media. With a previous background in hospitality, Christopher jumped into Hospitality Management, managing a hotel and overseeing their marketing/branding efforts. After a few years in the hospitality industry, Christopher was presented with an opportunity to join a startup in the Digital Marketing realm. From there, he has helped grow the company from just two people to almost 40 employees in five years. 

Currently, Christopher is the Chief Operating Officer at Adapting Social, and ensures that the right products, capabilities, processes, platforms, and tools exist so the team members can best deliver client outcomes and satisfaction. He collaborates with all members of the organization, especially his management and leadership teams to help grow and develop them professionally.

To help further the development and growth of Christopher, he frequently attends Leadership Academies that revolve around Building High Performing Teams and Cultures, and is in the beginning stages of of implementing a Deliberately Developmental Organization structure within Adapting Social, which will focus on developing individuals to become leaders in their own way. By doing this, Christopher is currently focusing on becoming a “Master Coach” which will give him the tools to accomplish this for Adapting Social.

In this episode, we hear from Coach Gary Pritchard about how to best manage emotions and create mental frameworks that help us excel, even in challenging times. There is a short 5 minute breathwork experience at the beginning to bring you present and into a state of relaxation. While it's preferable to be seated or lying down, you can follow along even if you're on the move. Enjoy!

About our guest: Coach Gary is a Certified Mental Coach (CMC) who has dedicated his life to helping others improve their skills on and off the field. Gary has been a business owner for 45 years leading residential construction and conducting peak performance training for teams. He has supported soccer organizations like the New York Red Bulls and multiple collegiate programs around the United States.