How do we transform our grief into growth? In this episode, I'm joined by Behavioural Psychologist and Yoga Teacher, Diane Malaspina, as we explore the topic of grief. We chat about the experience of grief and its manifestations, how to move through grief with care and compassion, and pathways for transformation.  *** If you'd like to learn more about grief, check out Diane's course with Yoga Medicine: https://yogamedicine.com/retail/online-courses/working-with-grief-yoga/

There is a passage I've been thinking about every day lately about the heart and it's resilience. In this episode I share this beautiful passage and how it's been giving me hope in  my own resilience.

There is myth all around us! In this episode Steph Wall shares her passion for myth. We talk about what makes myth so special (it's timeless, a gateway to the past and future, and connects us all together), how we can experience myth and see if unfold in our own lives, and how to bring stories and myths that are outside of us inward to more deeply understand ourselves.

Today we're celebrating the podcast-aversary!  I'm sharing three reflections after one year of the podcast. If there are seeds of a project within you, I hope these reflections inspire you to gentle and compassionate action.

I'm moving into 2021 with one question as my guiding light: How can I love myself well? In this episode we explore applying Love Languages to our self-love to support our healing and care as we move into the new year. *** Looking to connect with community this Winter season? Join the Yoga for Self Discovery & Mental Wellness online class series (combining yoga, guided journaling, and community connection): https://www.meghanjohnston.com/store/yogaselfdiscovery

Mariangelica Forero shares her thoughts on belonging and community in this powerful episode. We start off this episode by chatting about an unforgettable experience of community and belonging that we shared together at the Imperfect Boss camp last Fall. Mariangelica then shares how her own experience as a refugee have shaped her passion for community and her interest in creating online communities and spaces of belonging.

How can we turn "begin again" into a joyful proclamation? There are moments in life when things are busy, and tough, and in a state of instability. When we lose touch with our care for ourselves, how can we begin again?

In this episode invisible illness advocate, Clary Chambers, shares how we can build inclusive communities through creative optimism. Clary shares her story of struggling to find a job that worked for her body and how this led her to support those navigating illness at work. We chat about reducing shame, acknowledging knowledge gaps, and starting where you are.

"If we can identify what we are feeling than we can find some sort of regulation tool or some sort of wisdom" - Tesia Bryski In this episode we explore the wisdom of our emotions with psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner, Tesia Bryski. Listen in to learn about the connection between our emotions and our body, and how you can work with and learn from your emotions with compassion.

In this episode we explore what balance looks like in our life through the lens of Yin Yang Theory. We chat about the characteristics of both Yin and Yang, and how the two work in relationship to each other. You are invited to consider the areas in your life where there is more Yin (quiet, stillness, softness, calming, introspection) versus Yang (action, expansion, creation, outward focused) and how you can bring more balance.