Mindset Soulset: Alternative Thinking & Soulful Living with Nadia Carriere

In this episode Nadia talks to Keka Dasgupta about how we can break barriers and biases in business. TEDx and international professional speaker, Keka DasGupta jolts people out of autopilot and guides them to create the life of their dreams through her global platform called: The Art of Life-ing. Keka works with educators, parents and students on mental wellness programs, and with corporate executives on leadership programs that enable employees to live and work with more positivity, esteem and purpose. She has graced stages across Canada, the US, and Europe, inspiring audiences, both young and old, consistently receiving rave reviews. She is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and is an elected Board Member and Marketing Chair for their Toronto Chapter. She is also a certified virtual presenter, and has been brought in to speak with such academic institutions as Harvard Business School (Global Online Chapter), and Schulich School of Business, York University among others.

It's a New Moon, which brings a sense of beginning again. In this episode, Nadia talks about feeling stuck, and why we need to guard our energies right now in order to keep our power intact.

This has been so prevalent in everything I've seen, read, and scrolled by. Where is the empathy when people have different opinions and "research"? Where did genuine kindness go, and the ability to live and let live? Ahimsa is everything, and it's important now more than ever that we remember and act on it. I share more about this and how it ties in to our book club that kicked off on Sunday.

We're in a strange time right now. Small businesses are struggling, and others have had to pivot HARD. How do you navigate the world of buying and selling during COVID-19? Samantha Rispoli joins me as a guest this week and we talk about a variety of topics. Why MLMs get such a bad rap, and how can you help small business during this time.

Alessandra Montana joins us from Tulum, Mexico to share her passion for sound healing, a practice that originated from her love for yoga. She talks about how can we use sound to help us through this time of crisis, ways to raise the vibration in our lives and we have a little discussion on how Bhakti yoga, and sound healing are all intertwined as one.

Yoga is for everyone, and Jaimee Ratliff is passionate about creating more diversity on a local and global scale. In this conversation, Nadia and Jaimee talk about inclusivity, how to find it, how to create it, and tap into the topic of entrepreneurship for yoga teachers or those in the health and wellness community. 

Danielle Smith is a two-time author, founder of PrettyExtraordinary.com, an online and television personality and former award winning former tv news anchor. In today’s episode, Danielle shares her recent struggle with alcohol, and how it affected the recent trajectory of her life.

What is a Leap Year, or a Leap Day for that matter? Nadia shares why we have an extra day this year, and then shares about breaking patterns when it comes to self discovery in certain things that no longer serve you. She reveals a personal pattern she's recently come to grips with when it comes to friendships.

What is trauma informed yoga, and how do you deal with trauma in a yoga class, or as a teacher/student? Syntyché Francella joins Nadia Carriere for a deep yet digestible discussion about how trauma may not be what you think, what yoga and movement has to with it, and how we can become more aware about our own trauma, and the reactions that come with it, as well as find the ability to hold safe space for someone else. 

Have you signed up for a yoga teacher training recently, or are you looking into signing up for one? If so, you are about to embark on the most incredible experience filled with knowledge that will change the course of your life. Here are 10 ways you can make the very most out of your YTT. 

It’s 2/2020, and we are kicking off Season 2 with a sneak peek into this special year. Wondering what the 365 days are going to bring, or what the vibe will be? Curious on how it comes to play into your life? Cindy Stewart joins us again for Season 2.

Here it is. The episode where some of the touchiest questions are answered. What is cultural appropriation? How about colonization? And what does yoga have to do with it? In this podcast featuring Susanna Barkataki, yoga cultural advocate, and educator, we discuss the difference between appreciation and appropriation, inclusivity in the yoga community, and how we can do better on all fronts. 

Things haven't been the same since returning from Thailand. In today's episode, Nadia talks about that, and how it's affecting every decision she makes. In addition to a large does of conversation on simple living in a modern world, minimalism, and mindfulness.

What is Fall Equinox and where did it come from? TODAY is the first day of autumn, the only time when we have a balance of lightness and darkness, and one of Nadia's favourite times of the entire year. She share tips on comforting and nourishing practices you can apply to your life during this time, as well as explanations on what fall equinox is exactly.

I've always wondered what the yoga scene is like in the United Arab Emirates. If it's accepted with open arms or the opposite, especially when you get down to the philosophy of things. Diana Azavedo is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher in Dubai. She has her Masters Degree in Science and Philosophy of Yoga. I'm excited to share our conversation on this topic as well as a few others. We studied together in Thailand for our 300 HR teacher training, and this is the last episode from that trip.

As someone who was homeschooled her entire childhood, and chose to send her kids to school and then pull them out, Nadia has various takes on homeschooling, coming from the experience of someone who has been, and a parent who currently is teaching her children at home. In this episode, she goes over the pros, cons, perks and frustrations of homeschooling, and names off some of her favourite curriculum both in textbook format and correspondence schools.

If you are new to meditation, you will love this episode. If meditation has been a regular part of your life for quite some time, you will also gain so much wisdom from listening to this episode. It's a win-win regardless of where you stand on the spectrum! In this rich and in-depth conversation, Honza Lafond, the co-founder of Yoga Beyond and AcroVinyasa, discusses the various elements of meditation, and touches on various aspects of karma and vedicism.

She's an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, and her infamous Equinox video received over twelve million views! Briohny Smyth was one of my teachers for the 300 HR YTT I took in Koh Samui, Thailand. During this conversation she dishes on what it's like to be an entrepreneur in the yoga space, her thoughts on social media, and the tension behind combining the words 'yoga' and 'business', as well as some big changes in her life, and what's next on the horizon.

In this candid, and incredibly honest conversation, Dice talks about his love for mobility, strength, and yoga, and how/why he's combined the two. He also dishes about his own personal journey, and growth that have led to some major changes in his life. Dice shares why he left social media for 4 months, his thoughts on mindfulness and social media, and why he recently left the company and yoga school Beyond Yoga, that he created with Briohny Smyth.

Her zest for life is infectious! In this inspiring interview and conversation, internationally renowned yoga teacher, and co-founder of Yoga Beyond and AcroVinyasa, Claudine Lafond sits down with Nadia and talks about how she found yoga, and Honza, the love of her life, as well as the big steps she took that created the life she has now.

The 1 month podcast hiatus is over! Nadia shares some big news with the launch of her yoga school - The Universal School of Yoga! Also, sharing thoughts on the Beyond Bryce 300 HR Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Samui, Thailand and what that was like immersive style, as well as 10 things you should look for and consider when choosing a YTT/Yoga Teacher Training.

Last week was a doozy. Acts of kindness that shook things up, the announcement that's been months in the making, and a trip. In this episode, Nadia shares a story on something that happened this week in her business, affecting her in a way she didn't expect.

The human body, speech, singing, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks and mantras, all have something in common - vibration. Sound Healing has become more popular over the past decade, however it’s an age old practice with many benefits. Numerous studies have been done on sound and how it affects us, and even plants! As a sound healing practitioner, Nadia shares information on all things sound, sound healing, and her issue with the term “therapist”. 

Have you ever felt completely burnt out, exhausted, as if you had nothing left to give, because you've squeezed every last drop from your mind and body? The struggle is so real. Nadia touches on her own personal and current experience with this, and shares tips on how to "self care yourself" out of it.

Design and decor is a category all it’s own, but did you know that Moroccan design is infused with deeper meaning? Many colors, numbers, and shapes have specific magical elements. Maryam Montague dishes on this as well as the inspiration behind Peacock Pa

Maryam Montague is not only the owner of Peacock Pavilions, she's also the founder of Project Soar, a non profit organization designed to empower teen girls in the Global South to be the leaders. She's a humanitarian, has a passion for adventure, an incredible eye for fashion, and changes the world a day at a time. Her project was featured on Michelle Obama's documentary, Meryl Streep has visited the organization, and she has a relationship with Gloria Steinem. Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference in the world? This episode is overflowing with inspiration for women, young girls, and the leaders looking to create space for change and growth.

There are so many yoga retreats to choose from now, ones that range in difference price brackets, locations around the world, and categories. In today's episode, Nadia breaks down how to choose the best yoga retreat for YOU and 10 things you should research and look into before you click 'Buy Now'. Whether you're a seasoned yoga retreater, or are looking to go on your very first yoga retreat, this episode is jam packed full of information on what to look for and things to take account of before you embark on the trip of a lifetime.

Nadia interviews Andrea Peloso, a longtime yoga practitioner, and teacher to discuss restorative yoga. Andrea explains the difference between yin and restorative, how it affects the nervous system, and briefly touches on the competition in the yoga industry. If you think restorative yoga is boring, love it, don't know what it is, or have any interest in yoga at all, this episode is for you!

How many times have you made an assumption about a person, a photo, a social media account, celebrity, or even the people close to you? How often have you based your findings on a story from another, the manner of someone's dress, or even the pitch or sound of their voice? In this episode, Nadia talks about how she feels the act of assuming may be one of the most destructive habits we continue to play into, and how they've shown up in her own life.

Stressed? In life we tend to turn the dial up and really run for it and unfortunately our self awareness, breath and self care tend to go to the wayside. In Episode 14, Nadia shares 5 quick and helpful tips to bring yourself back to the present moment.

Is yoga good for you? Are we doing it right, or wrong? What does fascia have to do with any of this, and what is Merge? How this new modality of knowledge and understanding is helping every form of movement in the overall functionality of things. Crystal Palermo, and Eric Toher, the creator of Merge, sit down with Nadia for a heated conversation about all of these topics, and many more in this episode.

It's Easter Monday. This podcast touches on some little known tidbits about Jesus, and how he is compared to Buddha in many ways. A story about making a deal with the devil (or not), and how we are so addicted to SPEED. What to do about our addiction to wanting things immediately, how that's to our detriment, and how/why we should start switch up our thinking. And then finally, when it comes to the topic of SACRIFICE, where you can find the good, the necessary, and the not so great.

This week, for the 11th episode, Nadia talks to Tara Winterhalter, yoga teacher and the creator of 11:11 The Practice. In this fun interview Tara shares her interest in meditation, "fitting in" with the yoga community, and how we can bridge the gap between both camps.  

This episode touches on a lot of things that popped up last week. Life school, discernment, a thought on how blindness isn't the same as being in the "dark", standing up for what's right, and a personal care practice that may not feel so good. Mixed in with the lot - boycotting hotels for peace, and some thoughts on Jesus.

Looking for ways to save money on flights, food, and accommodations so you can travel the world? Tips and tricks on how to do just that on your own, or with a family, as well as ways you can score free flights, and essentially adventure around the globe on a tight budget. This quick episode is filled with many money saving ideas and travel suggestions to help you discover your wanderlust without breaking the bank.

For this fun episode in lieu of their 15th wedding anniversary, Nadia interviews her husband Raymond for a quick Q&A, dishing about everything from reincarnation to Superman.

Have you ever had a week that makes your brain explode with how insanely crazy it was? How can so many horrible things happen in a short time span, one after another? Oh yes...because it's Mercury in Retrograde. What even is Mercury in Retrograde, and are there any pros to the numerous cons of this astrological event? Nadia dishes on all of the above in this week's episode.

Meghan Bonhomme sits down with me to discuss the divide between young women and the community leading them. How we can do better with our daughters, as mothers, aunts and grandmothers, as well as with our students as yoga teachers. We also discuss social media and this generation, and how we can make a difference in their lives and our own. We also talk about our new favourite practice as entrepreneurs and how it’s helped our creativity and productivity.  

Have you ever had a huge argument with someone and they admitted their mistake? Apologizing for being in the wrong, thus completely diffusing the entire situation, and allowing you to move on. Or, are you used to relationships where they don't, and thus everything spirals out of control. Layers of denial, mixed with pretence and fabrication. Nadia dishes about a big argument she had with her husband, and some epiphanies she had as a result.

What is Numerology? How does it even work? What is a life path number, and what does 2019 look like on a global scale? In this interview, Numerologist Cindy Stewart shares the history on Numerology, where it came from, what kind of information you can learn from it, and what you can expect for 2019!

Is your "why" fueled by a title, an intense need for gain, to be liked, or loved? Or is it the thing that is brewing inside you, and keeps you up at night, because you know it's of service to humanity, and yourself?  

Making eco-friendly changes as a family, tips, tricks and ideas on how to reduce waste, and our carbon footprint.

Nadia Carriere shares what it was like being raised in a Bhakti Yoga household, and how that's affected her life as a yoga teacher, and student of yoga.