I am very happy to introduce you to Dr. Pratima Raichur and her beautiful company, Pratima Skincare. Dr. Raichur very kindly had me in to record this episode at her absolutely beautiful NYC warehouse/fulfillment space, which looks more like the prettiest nook of a yoga studio and a crystals shop combined that you've ever seen. We get to hear meaningful stories and moments from Dr. Raichur's childhood, and she speaks to a few topics we have yet to dive into here at Yoga to Cope; namely Ayurveda and the Doshas. We also discuss her skincare and beauty line and much, much more.

Tune in to hear from Pratima, and to learn more about our November giveaway featuring a customized skincare package valued at $150 plus a signed copy of Pratima's excellent book, "Absolute Beauty"!

Lastly, Pratima Skincare is generously offering 15% off of your purchase at www.pratimaskincare.com from Nov. 4 - 25. Enter "yogatocope" at checkout to take advantage of this exciting deal!

Website: www.pratimaskincare.com

Instagram: instagram.com/pratimaskincare

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Please give a warm welcome to Zach Tremper, a Kansas City, MO middle school Special Education teacher who was recently published in "ReThinking Behavior Magazine" when he shared his personal story of teaching while coping with his own Bipolar II and ADHD diagnosis. The article, linked below, is titled "When the Ripcord Breaks: Teaching with Bipolar II Disorder, and I really hope you give the article a read and this episode a listen!

While we absolutely discuss mental health, the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II, and three implementable ways you can combat symptoms if you are experiencing any of your own, we also try to figure out how/why we've been Facebook friends for over ten years, gush over Taylor Swift and Lizzo, and Zach shares some personal stories related to his coming-out experience and his recent move.

Link to Zach's article:

https://www.pageturnpro.com/Midwest-Symposium-for-Leadership-in-Behavior-Disorders/91699-ReThinking-Behavior-Fall-2019/flex.html?fbclid=IwAR0oHNR0FRxUpsTvrKmuB_3AX4jtKxK3ApZ4lfTlBK1aL7j8ko21h2TYc0c#page/9

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Website: yogatocope.org

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Thanks for joining in for this (not so) mini episode where founder of Yoga to Cope Kala MacDonald hops on the mic to answer YOUR question submissions about friendships.

Together we tackle everything from how to navigate a long-distance friendship, how to grieve and move on from "toxic" friendships, advice for navigating high school social scenes, what to do when YOU are in the wrong, and more. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode, we hope you enjoy!

YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE.

Website: yogatocope.org

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Dr. Sarah Villafranco is a medical doctor who left her career in emergency medicine to pursue a passion for plant-based natural skincare. Osmia Organics is the company she founded and it is a beautiful culmination of her love for medicine and chemistry + her passion for clean beauty and nature. You definitely need to check it out!

Tune in to this episode to hear about her transition from medicine to skincare, how losing her mother was one of the most beautiful moments of her life, the biggest beauty/wellness mistakes she thinks people unknowingly make, and much, much more!

BONUS! Sarah is generously offering a discount code for Yoga to Cope listeners for the month of October! Enter "yogatocope" at checkout for 15% off your purchase at www.osmiaorganics.com!

Website: www.osmiaorganics.com

Instagram: instagram.com/osmiaorganics

YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE.

Website: yogatocope.org

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Welcome to this new mini episode featuring founder and president of Yoga to Cope, Kala MacDonald.

If you've ever asked the question of Kala or any other social media personality you follow "how do they afford this life?!", you'll want to tune in. Kala dives in to all the travel she's done this year (i.e. Bali, England, Iceland) and gives some serious real talk about how she affords to do all this adventuring on a freelancing/nonprofit volunteering budget, plus some tips and tricks for YOU if you want to travel more but are on a tight budget, too. You don't want to miss her thoughts on Couchsurfing, or her story about recently being yelled at in a hostel.

Also, Kala speaks to learning to get more comfortable enjoying time alone, as opposed to feeling awkward or lonely about solo time. Tips for getting more comfortable with being out in the world solo, be that at a movie or in another country, and much more await, please enjoy this episode!

YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE.

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And we're back! Here we go with Part 2 of this extended interview with Nicole Row. Tune in to hear the rest of our conversation, which focuses on how Nicole's musical career shifted to be what it is today, what it was like "auditioning" for Panic! at the Disco, who is always misplacing the hairdryer on tour (spoiler alert: it's not her), how she feels about being the only girl in the band, and what a typical day in the life on the road is really like. She ends with a book recommendation I wholeheartedly agree with, and an inspirational closing message for all. Welcome back to our conversation with Nicole, please enjoy Part 2!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolesrow

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Please give a warm welcome to Nicole Row, my friend and current touring bass guitarist with Panic! at the Disco. Nicole is an adventurous beam of actual light and love and joins us on the podcast to open up about her childhood and family life, how she has coped through and after an unexpected and tragic loss of a family member, how she feels about yoga, spirituality, and manifesting, and SO MUCH MORE...

...So much more, in fact, that this is only Part 1 of our interview, and Part 2 will be released a week from today! Please give a lovely, giant, warm welcome to friend of the pod, Nicole Row.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolesrow

YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE.

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Gwen Dittmar is referred to as many things; a guide, medicine woman, coach... After working for years in the corporate world + dealing with her own struggles with Post Partum Depression and Alcoholism, Gwen shifted full time into coaching “high achieving” people to remember who they are and why they’re here. She works 1-on-1 with her clients, leads small groups in her RISE Group coaching program, offers Moon Circles locally, which are centered around breath work, and so much more. Tune in to hear her story and her insightful view on things like sickness, motherhood, and more!

Web: www.gwendittmar.com

Instagram: instagram.com/gwencoach

YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE.

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Chef Jacquelyn Jones is a Vegan Chef and Wellness Coach based in Los Angeles, CA. She spent years coping with chronic pain and a misdiagnosed autoimmune disease (she was told she had a herniated disc) before being told by doctors she had Ankylosing Spondylitis. Not ready to give in to the harsh treatment being suggested by her team of healthcare professionals, Jacquelyn took her body and health into her own hands and in just 30 days she reversed all of her symptoms with a plant-based diet. She hasn't turned back since and has used her experience and knowledge to found SolFood Collective and Starving and Single, and she was even featured on a recent Food Network show! She loves sharing her recipes, cooking tips, and more across all social media platforms, and we are so lucky to have her in-studio today for a special EXTENDED interview to discuss all the things. Please enjoy this episode with Chef Jacquelyn Jones!

Web: www.solfoodcollective.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/solfoodcollective

YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE.

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You might recognize the name Lauren Johnson from her cute animal videos + inspirational quote filled Instagram page, or because she was one of the OG Yoga to Cope podcast guests. Well, she's BACK! Today we get to hear from Atlanta-based Licensed Professional Counselor Lauren Johnson as she answers YOUR burning questions; how she deals with being told people's darkest secrets day to day, quick tips for coping with feeling super self-conscious, how to handle rocky relationships with a parent, if she recommends pursuing a career in therapy, and so much more. Tune in today!

If you have a questions to submit for our next "Ask a Therapist" episode, please do so by emailing your question(s) to [email protected] with subject line "Ask a Therapist".

ALL questions will be asked anonymously.

Web: https://laurenjohnsoncounseling.com/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenjohnsoncounselingservices/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenjohnsoncounseling/

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