There Once Was A Yogi

My friend Taylor Taylor joins me on this episode to talk plant medicine, seeking, crystals and more. Season finale yall! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rev Colin Kerr is the pastor of Parkside Church in Charleston SC and an all around interesting guys. We talk the church, spirituality and when your social media brings out the trolls! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Doing a few episodes called “The Seeker” and don't know a better person than my buddy Chris Tompkins to chat with. We go back several years and talk about this stuff all the time. Hear a non denominational boy gets into Jewish mysticism and more! Subscribe to his newsletter at aroadtriptolove.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duff returns. Writer, producer, and an excellent bringer of Stoic wisdom! We talk philosophy, how we can employ it in these unprecedented times. Duff is smart as all get out and a modern day bonne vivante! Check out her website wiseupstoic.com

My friend, teacher, mentor Cyndi Lee returns to close out (for now) “How to practice in a dumpster fire”. If you don't know (and how dare you) Cyndi is an internationally know teacher and author of Buddhist and yogic philosophy. Check out cyndilee.com for more details. Enjoy and take care! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW, (he/they) is the author of two internationally published books. He is a psychotherapist in private practice and seasoned meditation teacher known for his radically open and humorous teaching style. Our convo goes deep y'all! Listener advisory; among other topics we discuss addiction and suicide. If these activate you, please be mindful. Check out ralphdelarosa.com for more info. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lodro Rinzler is back to help us find equanimity in these interesting times. Lodro has written several books; The Buddha Walks Into A Bar, Sit Like a Buddha and his latest Take Back Your Mind. Check out his website lodrorinzler.com for additional resources. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Reposting an episode I did with my friend Kevin to discuss the 40th anniversary of Physical, and our general love of Liv. Rest well, Queen

Jacoby Ballard, author of Queer Dharma, returns! Jacoby's mere inspires calm. We talk meditation and it's role and importance in these…interesting times. Queer Dharma Is available wherever you get books! His website is jacobyballard.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dianne returns, we talk a lil yoga, a lil Elvis and a lot of current events! Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne is revolutionizing yoga by educating yoga instructors around the world on how to make their classes welcoming for all kinds of practitioners. Follow her IG @diannebondyyogaofficial or diannebondyyoga.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Over the last 20+ years, Carrington's study of yoga has been a diverse journey through the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual components of the practice. Currently based in Raleigh, NC, Carrington began teaching in 2004. Her classes are a canvas of practice, prayer and presence, intertwined with messages of spirit, magic and social responsibility. Alongside her yoga teaching practice, Carrington is a movement chaplain, ordained minister, and serves as both faculty and Yoga In Action Coordinator for Off The Mat Into The World. Read more about her here: carringtonjacksonyoga.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I chat with my friend Devon. We talk pride, politics, self care and coming out! Devon (he/him) is the founder of Come Out Collective where he helps the LGBTQ+ community find personal liberation and break free from the shame and guilt we carry in today's social and political climate. Throughout his life, Devon has found personal freedom and uncovered deep parts of his identity which inspired him to start a business, build a supportive community, and learn how to radically love himself. He is excited to launch his initial offering focused on helping the LGBTQ+ community find a career they absolutely love. You can find more info on IG @comeoutco and Come out Collective on Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Karen Duffy aka Duff is a true renaissance woman! She's also a badass and inspiration! A popular VJay on MTV, actress, producer and a firecracker of a writer! We talk Stoicism, chronic pain and curse words! Get her new book, Wise Up…you won't regret it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pride month is wrapping up and my friend Chris Tompkins returns! Chris is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and more….including my friend! We talk pride, body image and more! Follow Chris on IG @aroadtriptolove --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A short meditation for when you're stressed AF

It's been awhile since it's just been us! A lil catch up, a lil sit.

May I/ you/we be Happy

This is a Loving Kindness workshop I lead Valentines Day 2022. There's a hard break between the workshop and the practice. The practice is also available on its own.

The yoga community can have a lot “shoulds “. My guest today is a legit badass. Sadie Nardini is an internationally know teacher. She mixes a lot into her smart and often challenging classes. Follow her IG: https://instagram.com/sadienardiniofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meditation isn't running from the hard sh*t! Sometimes it's running right towards it!

Dr Andy Hutchinson returns! We chat about self care in a a global trash fire! Turns out if you're barely holding it together, you're not alone! Also in this episode I guide a RAIN meditation. Breathe y'all.

An icon in the yoga & meditation community! One of my favorite teachers and people. This is the kind of conversation I'd have with Cyndi over a cup of tea! Hope y'all like!

This week I chat with Jivana Heyman, the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body, as well as the forthcoming book, Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. Visit his website JivanaHeyman.com and his IG @jivanaheyman

Self care is more than green juice and a 13 step skincare routine! How's your head, boo? This week I chat with my friend Dr Karissa about the importance of tending to our state of mind! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Crystals, reiki and more with my friend Danielle! Danielle is a teacher, of science and yoga, and my go to source on these topics. You can follow her IG @thesaltyblossom or her website thesaltyblossom.com and check out her store and book a reading! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Some celebrity deaths hit harder than others. Betty White was one of those. This week Jim Colucci and Frank DeCaro return to pay tribute and dish! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just the practice without the preamble --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Stuff feels heavy out there doesn't it? A little rant and then a little breather! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

They didn't make many like Betty White, and her loss leaves a big hole. This week a replay of my chat with Jim Colucci. A fun and informative time! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A fun chat with my friend Leah. Esthetician extraordinaire! We talk waxing, pimple popping and more. Follow her on IG @maverickesthetics --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jacoby Ballard is a social justice educator and yoga teacher who leads workshops and trainings around the country on diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a yoga teacher with 20 years of experience, he leads workshops, retreats, teacher trainings, teaches at conferences, and runs the Resonance mentorship program for certified yoga teachers to find their niche and calling. In 2008, Jacoby co-founded Third Root Community Health Center in Brooklyn, to work at the nexus of healing and social justice. Since 2006, Jacoby has taught Queer and Trans Yoga, a space for queer folks to unfurl and cultivate resilience and received Yoga Journal's Game Changer Award in 2014 and Good Karma Award in 2016. Jacoby has taught in schools, hospitals, non profit and business offices, a maximum security prison, a recovery center, a cancer center, LGBT centers, gyms, a veteran's center, and yoga studios. He lives with his partner, child, and innumerable plant friends on unceded Goshute, Ute, Paiute, and Shoshone land, now known as Salt Lake City, Utah. More at jacobyballard.net. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CHILL OUT FOR F**K SAKE!! Every watch those holiday movies and think “how they so happy?”,” how she pack so many coats?!”? It's easy to forget to enjoy ourselves this time of the year (or anytime of the year) when our minds are racing, our bodies are contracting and the breath is just enough. Use this 10 minute practice to calm down, find some peace and feel some aaahhh.

CHILL OUT FOR F**K SAKE!! Every watch those holiday movies and think “how they so happy?”,” how she pack so many coats?!”? It's easy to forget to enjoy ourselves this time of the year (or anytime of the year) when our minds are racing, our bodies are contracting and the breath is just enough. Use this 10 minute practice to calm down, find some peace and feel some aaahhh.

This episode felt like a Kiki with a girlfriend! We talk activism, boundaries and of course, yoga! Follow her on IG @diannebondyyoga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So excited to chat with my friend, teacher and colleague, Jason Crandel. Jason has been influential to my teaching and practice, and after you listen he'll inspire you too. Find him at Jasonyoga.com

Season One Finale! I hope you've enjoyed hanging with me. BFF Curtis returns to interview me! We paint in broad strokes, folks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matthew (I Mean…Honestly) returns to wrap up a bonkers season of RHOBH! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CBD, it's everywhere! I sit down with Drew from Bust Buds. We talk about what cannabis and isn't, what products work and what's bullshit! Visit besdbudsbff.com and use promo code yogi10! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, bad ass Kate Counts! We talk yoga, activism and more! She inspires me to be a better person and she'll inspire you too! Find her on IG @kate_counts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Y'all…RHOBH brought it this season! My friend Matthew, from I Mean…Honestly! and I break down the season and first 2 parts of the reunion. Who had good edits, who had bad, etc. pop the rose' bitches

Fresh off We're Here, I had the honor of chatting with the legend herself! This chat is so much fun! Follow her on IG @allaboutpatti and online allaboutPatti.com

Y'all I honestly love Olivia Newton-John! What Abba was to Muriel, ONJ is to me. Today my friend Kevin joins me. We talk history, favorite things, my favorite Duke (of Hazards) and the power of Xanadu to “make” young boys gay (

Finally! All Golden Girls! I'm talking to Jim Colucci, an actual expert on all things GG. This episode has it all, orgin, casting, backstage feuds! If you want more, pick up his book Golden Girls Forever. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week I'm so excited to chat with my teacher, Lodro Rinzler. Lodro has written 7 books about Buddhism and meditation, his latest is Take Back Your Mind. We talk meditation, of course, anxiety and drag! Follow him on IG and check check out his website Lodro Rinzler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I chat with my friend Jesse Brune Horan. He's a husband, dad, reverend, former reality tv star to name a few! We talk grief, manifesting, being spiritual and pissed! Find him on IG @jessebrune --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My friend, Ashley Mizzell and sit down on a hot Charleston day and share a bottle of Rose'. We talk why you should never travel for a first date, activism, breaking yoga stereotypes and more. Follow her on IG @ashleymizzell and her amazing organization @breathtoblossom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You asked, we listened! Curtis returns and we talk COVID, romance and Moonstruck! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A fun and hilarious chat with non vivant, Frank DeCaro. We talk pop culture, why Cyndi Lauper is more talented than Madonna, the bold question he asked Julie Andrews and more. My laugh is quite prominent on this one y'all! Follow him on IG @frankdecaroshow

Your issues are in your tissues! Today I'm joined by my friend, Jeremiah, a master rolfer based in Charleston SC. Don't know what Rolfing is? We cover that. We talk about how the body holds onto trauma, we talk about near death experiences. And i tell y'all again why outdoors isn't evil

I sit down with my friend Matt (host of I Mean…Honestly). We talk labels, apps (dating not small plates), and bad dates. This is a bonus size episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, I talk with Chris Tompkins. Chris recently published his book “Raising LGBTQ Allies”. We talk about words, representation, and being better people. Chris always inspires me to be a better person and I think you'll feel the same. Buy his book and visit his website: aroadtriptolove.com and on Instagram