The Anything Glows Podcast

Tap into the powerful practice of pranayama, or breathwork. More than just ‘breath control', pranayama allows you to impact the flow of prana in your body, your mood, wellness and hormones. And with so many techniques, it's an effective but easy ritual to incorporate into your cycle syncing practice. We chat: _what is prana_what the practice of pranayama means_how prana and breath are linked to our health (including our mood)_a quick test to see if you're breathing optimally_how pranayama can help your hormones_a pranayama practice for each phase of your cycle and why it helpsBe sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.ioPlease note this podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Always speak to your medical care provider to determine what will work best for your body.

Want to start your day off with a sense of peace? I'm spilling all the details on my holistic morning routine and why I do what I do. The goal is to set the tone for the entire day, be nourished mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually and to care for the hormones. We chat: _why the first thing you do in you day matters_why scrolling on your phone as soon as you wake up is the move_my morning drinks, supplements and breakfast_how often, for how long and what I do for workouts_all the little tips, tricks and my favorite products!Products mentioned: JournalsPenTongue scraperBanyan BotanicalsTerra & Co.BokaAuromèreElixBeef liver capsulesBala Bangles (use code SAGEGLOWSTUDIO10 for 10% offbluedot water filter (use code SAGEGLOW for 15% off)bkr water bottleSakara Beauty Water DropsEarth Bean CoffeeBe sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.ioPlease note this podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Always speak to your medical care provider to determine what will work best for your body.

If you're in need of less ‘fight or flight' and more ‘rest and digest' this episode is for you. After seeing like 1000 posts about the vagus nerve on social media, my bestie suggested I do an episode on it and I'm so excited to share this with you. (btw, if you have a topic suggestion, let me know! DM me at @theanythingglowspodcast). We chat: _what it is, what it's responsible for_why it's associated with feeling calm_how it explains the why emotions get stored in the body_ways to support it through pranayama, specific asanas (yoga poses), posture and moreIf you're in need of some dedicated vagus nerve supporting time, book a 30 minute, virtual mindfulness session with me or purchase a custom meditation made just for you.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.ioPlease note this podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Always speak to your medical care provider to determine what will work best for your body.Further Reading:Neuroanatomy, Parasympathetic Nervous SystemVagus nerve compression in the neck: Symptoms and treatmentsEffects of yogic breath regulation: A narrative review of scientific evidence:Immediate Effect of Ujjayi Pranayama on Attention and Anxiety among University Students: A Randomised Self-control StudyVagal Sensory Neuron Subtypes that Differentially Control BreathingBreath of Life: The Respiratory Vagal Stimulation Model of Contemplative ActivityMindfulness mediates the physiological markers of stress: Systematic review and meta-analysisYou may need the vagus nerve to understand pathophysiology and to treat diseases

Raise your hand if you're tired of burnout culture and want to stop apologizing for needing rest.⁣We're humans - not robots! - and rest should be a balanced part of our life, not a reward for working ourselves to death. In today's episode we're chatting about rest as a rebellion against society's obsession with stress.⁣ We'll cover:_why this topic is so important to me_why this topic is so important for women's wellness and hormones_7 types of rest_a time inventory practice_how to incorporate more rest into your lifeIt might be uncomfortable to allow yourself some rest, but it's time to be a little rebellious against the glorification of stress in pursuit of sustained and balanced living.If you're in need of some guided rest, I offer 30 minute, virtual mindfulness sessions or custom meditations. Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.ioPlease note this podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Always speak to your medical care provider to determine what will work best for your body.References mentioned: TED Talk: The real reason why we are tired and what to do about itLong working hours and symptoms of anxiety and depression: a 5-year follow-up of the Whitehall II studyOvertime work and its effects on sleep, sleepiness, cortisol and blood pressure in an experimental field studyWork stress and menstrual patterns among American and Italian nurses

It's time to flip the negative script on having a period. Welcome to part three of our Yoga + Your Hormones series. Today's episode is all about truly embracing our feminine nature. We cover five practices of:1_Nurturing yourself2_Trusting your intuition 3_Connecting emotionally4_Welcoming pleasure5_Acknowledging your cyclical natureAnd to really embody #5, we dive into cycle syncing, which is the practice of eating, behaving and moving in ways that support the specific hormonal ratios and brain chemistry during each phase of your cycle. If you're a visual learner I have a cycle syncing chart on my blog here and a downloadable mini guide if you prefer something aesthetic here.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.ioPlease note this podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Always speak to your medical care provider to determine what will work best for your body.

If you're looking for holistic ways to care for your hormones, you've come to the right place.Welcome to part two of our Yoga + Your Hormones series. This week we're getting a little crash course into Ayurveda which seeks to balance the subtle body in order to heal the physical body. There are three energetic essences that make up the subtle body: prana, ojas and tejas and they are closely tied with hormones. We'll go over a number of ways yoga can help to increase these building blocks along with these four major wellness principles to support the hormones:1_Stabalize blood sugar2_Nuture your adrenals3_Support pathways of elimination4_Be mindful of endocrine disruptorsAnd to help you on point number 4, I've put together an exhaustive guide of all the household, personal and beauty products I've tried and loved that are hormone-friendly. Give it a read here.Tune in next week for a chat on two of my favorite topics for hormonal support: embracing your feminine energy and cycle syncing.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.ioPlease note this podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Always speak to your medical care provider to determine what will work best for your body.

How much do you know about your menstrual cycle?I'll admit, that as a grown woman in her 30's who's been getting her period for over 25 years, I didn't know much until just a few years ago. It seems wild, but think about it: we're not really taught these details. Instead, we're shaped to believe that our period is a curse, we're at the mercy of our hormones and there's nothing we can do about it but suffer through. This could not be further from the truth.Join me as we kick off a little series entitled Yoga + Your Hormones. In this episode I share some of my personal struggles (you'll probably relate), a mini hormone explainer (they're responsible for more than you think) and why yoga is such a good lens through which to view hormonal health.If you have specific questions you want me to cover in this series, DM me @theanythingglowspodcast. We'll be talking about yoga principles and practices, some Ayurvedic wisdom and then cycle syncing and other practical ways we can nurture our hormones.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.io

"You think you know ... but you have no idea."Yes, we're using an old MTV reference for today's episode.As someone who's been teaching yoga for the last few years and practicing for over 20, I've heard a lot of hot takes about yoga - what it is, who it's for and how it could be useful to one's life. We cover 8 of the most common assumptions I've heard about yoga in general, the asana or physical practice, meditation and pranayama. Did we hit the big ones? Anything I'm missing? If you have a juicy myth to debunk, slide into the DMs at @theanythinglgowspodcast.If you're inspired by assumption #2, sign up for the Sage Glow Studio newsletter here to get your free, 4 minute meditation. Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.io

In today's episode, we're diving into one of those juicy, big picture topics I told you we'd be tackling. This one is about the true purpose of wellness and its role in your life during really challenging or traumatic times. We'll go over three pillar practices and include a quick exercise to help you determine where your intuition lies in your body.If this episode inspired you to give yoga a try, I'd love to journey with you. You can book a yoga or mindfulness session or purchase a custom meditation. Any of these three options are great if you're currently going through a difficult season and want to see how these practices can be applied in your own life.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.io

In today's very first episode, we're going to jump right into storytime and it's gonna get vulnerable. Since yoga is going to be a pillar topic, it's only fair that you know how I got into it in the first place. And spoiler alert: becoming a yoga teacher wasn't even a goal of mine.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see you next time.Music By @freebeats.io

Welcome to The Anything Glows Podcast!A few months ago, I felt a pull in my soul to start this podcast for a few reasons. In this trailer, you'll learn why and what you can expect from our chats. Thanks for listening and I'm excited to learn, grow and connect with you.Be sure to follow along on social @theanythinglgowspodcast and @sageglowstudio. Take care of your mind, body and soul and I'll see for episode 1 soon.Music By @freebeats.io